Energy Advisors – Registration Process

This sections outlines the HPCN registration process for the Energy Advisors sector. This information is provided to help you decide if HPCN registration is right for you.

• Only companies, or independent Energy Advisors operating as owner/operators, can join the HPCN – individual Energy Advisors are not eligible to apply on their own.
• Your employees must be directly responsible for the relevant work and complete the required training. Membership in the HPCN does not cover sub-contractors.
• Participants must be able to provide proof of their NRCan license agreement/renewal.
• The HPCN is currently open for Energy Advisors who work with existing homes (retrofits) and can provide evidence of 15 pre-retrofit house files (D) submitted and accepted by NRCAN.

You will need to complete the following steps to complete your HPCN registration. You are not considered an HPCN member until you complete all of the following:

*Apply here.

** CACEA members do not need to provide these qualifications.

Successful applicants that finish the registration process will gain access to membership benefits, such as Training Subsidies Reimbursement and be subject to ongoing Contractor Management.

Log-in to your existing HPCN profile and click on “Enroll in a new Sector” to add the Energy Advisor sector and start your registration process for the new sector.

Discover the many benefits, resources, and tools available to help you get started with the HPCN.

There is no fee to participate in the HPCN but the mandatory qualifications and requirements may come with a cost. Subsidies are available to reimburse the cost of required training for the HPCN up to a maximum of $1,200 per eligible employee (available until May 2026 while funding lasts). Employees must complete all mandatory training for the sector in order for the company to apply for subsidies. Reimbursements are available after completing the registration process and becoming a full HPCN member. You must complete the registration process within 6 months of your employee(s) starting their training to be eligible for reimbursement.