{"id":262491,"date":"2026-05-04T15:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questcanada.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=262491"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:02:09","slug":"online-train-the-trainer-session-in-thermal-energy-networks","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/questcanada.org\/fr\/questevent\/online-train-the-trainer-session-in-thermal-energy-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"An Online Train-the-Trainer Session in Thermal Energy Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section &#8211; 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row padding_top_bottom_link_1=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_left_right_link_1=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_left_right_link_2=&#8221;true&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-37px|auto||auto||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; module_class=&#8221;blurb-shadow custom-blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|25px|25px|25px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;min-height:350px;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/questcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TENs-June-10-Train-the-Trainer.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;TENs June 10 Train-the-Trainer&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;85%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Join us online June 10 for a TENs Train-the-Trainer Session&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/form\/XyCuGcKDHFmaoSfJ6kuR&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Register for the June 10 TENS Train-the-Trainer Session&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FFCC00&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thermal Energy Networks<\/strong> are gaining momentum in Canada, with over 250 systems already in place, particularly in urban centers and northern communities. But despite this promise, TENs serve only 3% of our heating demand.<\/p>\n<p>For thermal energy networks to emerge as a critical strategy for community-scale building decarbonization in Canada, there&#8217;s an immediate need for knowledgeable regional trainers who can champion, advise, and build support in local stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for regional delivery partners who have relationships with municipalities, First Nations, utilities or building sector players, and the ability to deliver capacity-building and follow-up support, the training session will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Equip<\/strong> participants with a clear understanding of TENs fundamentals and their Canadian context.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Enable<\/strong> trainers to deliver TENs regional presentations and support for their own networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Teach<\/strong> participants how to use and adapt BDA&#8217;s TENs deliverables <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(whitepaper and toolkit) to local needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Begin<\/strong> the creation of a self-sustaining TENs ecosystem where knowledge spreads through regional networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Connect<\/strong> trainers across regions to share lessons learned and keep advancing Thermal Energy Network projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This online <strong>Train-the-Trainer<\/strong>\u00a0session aims to equip regional partner representatives, intermediary organization champions, and other potential trainers with the knowledge and tools to work with established local partnerships and networks, and build their awareness and self-confidence to carry TENs education and build support out in their own jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<p>Trainers will come away armed with a clear understanding of the extent of TENs&#8217; 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