Overview
Developing a detailed plan is critical to delivering successful deep energy retrofits. Deep Energy Retrofit Planning is an advanced course in the Deep Energy Retrofit certificate, providing professionals with the skills to create comprehensive, client-focused retrofit plans.
This micro-credential course covers gathering essential home data, coordinating with experts, and selecting products and systems for walls, foundations, roofs, attic assemblies, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Emphasis is placed on iterative planning, integrating design, performance modelling, cost, and homeowner priorities. Multi-stage retrofit planning is also addressed to balance performance, cost, and resilience.
You’ll engage in 24 hours of learning over three weeks, combining instructor-led virtual sessions with online self-study. Interactive discussions, assignments, and applied exercises help you translate planning knowledge into actionable retrofit strategies.
This expertise prepares you for the final course in the certificate program, SNRG 008 – Successful Execution of Deep Energy Retrofits.
This course is ideal if you:
- work in residential construction, renovation, or design and want to master detailed retrofit planning
- are preparing to lead or coordinate deep energy retrofit projects
- need practical skills to integrate design, performance, cost, and homeowner priorities into a plan
- want to create multi-stage retrofit plans that maximize efficiency, performance, and resilience.
You must complete SNRG 006 - Assessing Homes for Deep Energy Retrofits before registering for this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- engage appropriate professionals to capture required information from an existing home to inform the detailed planning for a deep energy retrofit (DER)
- utilize appropriate products and systems to prepare a detailed plan for retrofitting residential wall assemblies (including windows / doors)
- utilize appropriate products and systems to prepare a detailed plan for retrofitting residential foundation assemblies
- utilize appropriate products and systems to prepare a detailed plan for retrofitting residential roof and attic assemblies
- utilize appropriate technologies and products to prepare a detailed plan for retrofitting residential mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- iterate between design, performance modelling, homeowner priorities and cost to optimize and finalize a DER plan.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day 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
Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.
Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of B- (70%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.
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
- Internet access
- Functional webcam and microphone
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
- Certification type
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Certificate of Completion
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