Overview
What factors influence the feasibility of a deep energy retrofit? Assessing Homes for Deep Energy Retrofits explores building conditions, homeowner priorities, renewable energy opportunities, and site-specific considerations that help inform retrofit decisions.
In this intermediate-level SAIT Micro-credential course, you'll examine diverse Canadian housing archetypes, interpret EnerGuide evaluations, assess opportunities for renewable energy systems, and consider site-specific factors such as building conditions, hazards, and energy-efficiency opportunities. You'll also explore deconstruction and waste diversion practices that support better environmental outcomes.
You'll engage in 24 hours of learning over three weeks, combining online self-study with mandatory three-hour weekly instructor-led virtual group sessions. Discussions, assignments, and applied exercises help you translate assessment findings into preliminary retrofit recommendations, project considerations, and budget estimates.
By the end of the course, you'll be better prepared to assess existing homes, evaluate retrofit feasibility, and support early-stage retrofit planning. This learning supports the next step in your Deep Energy Retrofit journey: SNRG 007 Deep Energy Retrofit Planning.
This course is ideal if you:
- work in residential construction, renovation, or design and want to strengthen skills in evaluating retrofit opportunities
- are preparing to lead or contribute to deep energy retrofit projects
- need practical tools to assess homes, estimate feasibility, and develop preliminary retrofit recommendations
- want to integrate environmental, technical, and homeowner considerations into project planning.
You must complete SNRG 005 Residential Deep Energy Retrofit Fundamentals before registering for this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- analyze homeowner goals, motivations, and constraints, aligning them with deep energy retrofit (DER) objectives and strategies
- evaluate homes for DER potential feasibility
- prepare a preliminary DER plan and budget.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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- We recommend registering at least three weeks before the course section start date to support course planning and help ensure a smooth start to your course.
- Course sections require minimum enrollment and may be rescheduled or cancelled two weeks before the start date.
- Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled and blended courses, and three days before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop future-ready skills aligned to emerging technologies and industries and include competency-based testing. Earning the SAIT Future-Forward Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to stay ahead in a rapidly changing workplace. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive course content accessible online in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Functional webcam and microphone
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
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Certificate of Completion
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