IndEco and The MEARIE Group continue to offer CDM Specialist certificate program

Thursday, 23 December 2010


CDM staff receiving training
In 2010, twelve CDM professionals earned their CDM Specialist certification. The very first graduate, Ms. Linda Boyer of Halton Hills Hydro, was featured in the November edition of the EDA Distributor (available here). The first eight graduates are pictured here, and the four most recent graduates are pictured here.

After the success of the 2010 courses, IndEco, in partnership with The MEARIE Group, is continuing to offer the CDM Specialist program. Courses are designed to be both stand-alone courses, to enhance understanding of specific aspects of CDM, and to be complementary to form a cohesive program. Upon completion of all seven courses, CDM professionals will earn a CDM Specialist certificate.

Courses provide in-depth and up-to-date training on energy conservation and demand management with a focus on the Ontario market. Each course uses a mix of slideshows and lectures, facilitated group discussions, and individual and group exercises.

Large sheet with multi-coloured post-its and hand-drawn arrowsThree female participants gathered around a wall of coloured sheets of paper
Logic model from the EM&V of CDM programs courseDevelopment of a work plan from the CDM Programming course

What did previous participants think?


Here is a sample of some of the feedback we received from our 2010 courses:

“Great timing and opportunity to prepare for 2011-2014 programs, focusing on reaching unique market segments and designing appropriate programs.”
- Gail Boulton, Oakville Hydro

“Would highly recommend this course to any level of CDM professional. All speakers very informative and knowledgeable! Thank you!”
- Karen Spain, Brant County Power

“I learn so much every time I attend a course!”
- Anonymous

“The courses were informative, relevant, beneficial and necessary to survive the next 4 years (2011-2014).”
- Glen McAllister, COLLUS

Sign up now: spaces are limited!


The CDM Specialist program is part of MEARIE's larger Professional and Management Training program. The courses offered through the CDM Specialist program will be of interest to CDM staff at all levels of the organization, or those interested in pursing a career in CDM in the energy sector. Note that each course will be offered twice in 2011.

Please visit The MEARIE Group website for more details and to register.

CDM Customer Service
Introduction to the OEB and Utility Regulation
Introduction to the Principles of CDM for CDM Professionals
CDM Economics
CDM Programming
Marketing CDM Programs
Evaluation, Monitoring and Verification of CDM Programs

For questions related to course content, please contact Amy Snook at asnook@indeco.com

For questions related to certification or program registration, please contact Winnie Chan at wchan@mearie.ca or Penny Charette at pcharette@mearie.ca

Related information


Meet Ontario's first CDM Specialists
IndEco delivers CDM Specialist program for Greater Sudbury Hydro
The MEARIE Group website