Become a Master Energy Advisor

The Master Energy Advisor (MEA) designation is awarded to highly experienced Energy Advisors (EAs) who are Full CACEA members. This designation recognizes advanced expertise, promotes professional excellence, and provides a clear career pathway.

The MEA designation signals to industry stakeholders the holder’s proven reliability, competency, and professionalism. MEAs are CACEA members and registered as Energy Advisors with Natural Resources Canada.

MEA Recognition and Benefits

Master Energy Advisors receive:

  • An official MEA logo for use in email signatures, websites, and marketing materials
  • A personalized digital MEA stamp
  • A professional designation (“MEA”) for use after their name
  • A listing on the CACEA website alongside other designated MEAs

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  1. “Full” CACEA Membership category in good standing, including:
    • Current Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance
    • Adherence to CACEA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
    • Current Service Organization (SO) verification letter
    • Paid membership dues
  2. Continuing Education
    • Minimum of 25 hours of cumulative CACEA Continuing Education Credits in the 12 months prior to applying
  3. Professional Experience
    • Minimum of 10 consecutive years as a full-time NRCan EA across all sectors (new AND existing)
      OR
    • Completion of at least 500 ERS labels of diverse types within the past 3 years (Supporting documentation may be required)
  4. CACEA Engagement
    • Active participation in CACEA within the past 2 years (e.g., committees, working groups, EA Councils, AGMs, or Member Forum activity)
  5. Professional Conduct
  6. Documentation and Verification
    • Provide all required documents (see Application Process below)
    • Be prepared to provide additional verification if requested
  7. Application Fee
    • $250.00 + tax
    • Note: The fee will be applied to the MEA membership for successful candidates. A $50 admin fee is non-refundable for unsuccessful applicants. The committee will not review applications without the payment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

  1. MEA Application Form
  2. Four Client References
    • References must:
      • Be from engagements completed within the past 2 years
      • Cover a mix of project types (e.g., existing homes, new construction, consultations)
      • Be submitted by different clients (not templated) (owner, client, or SO).
  3. CACEA and Industry Engagement
    • Submit a list detailing engagement in the past 2 years, including:
      • Training (development or delivery)
      • Speaking engagements
      • Research, white papers, case studies
      • Participation in industry councils, committees, or working groups (Blogs and social media posts are excluded)
      • Include contact information for at least two examples.
  4. Consulting/Analysis Report
    • Include a redacted professional report from the past 2 years that demonstrates your expertise as an advisor and ‘consultant’. The report must include:
      • Overview of project
      • Data and technical analysis
      • Comprehensive recommendations

This will be evaluated for building science expertise, depth of analytical thinking, consultancy skill, and communication clarity. Please note, EnergGuide Rating System Renovation Upgrade Reports and similar documentation are not considered eligible for this requirement.

Review and Designation

The MEA Committee reviews completed applications twice annually, based on published deadlines.

Here’s what some of our MEAs had to say about their experience:

  • …The designation adds credibility and helps me engage more effectively with builders and industry professionals—bringing value through expertise and trust.
    Mark Rosen
    Building Knowledge Canada
  • The MEA designation highlights our leadership and sets us apart, showing we’re equipped to deliver tailored solutions…
    Matheus Alfred-Olmedo
    Capital Home Energy Inc.
  • The MEA designation formalizes my decades of experience, sets a higher standard for our industry, and builds trust with clients and stakeholders…
    Jack Zhou
    A & J Energy Consultants Inc.
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Learn more about the MEA Application Requirements

Questions? Contact info@cacea.ca

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