Presented by BTZx and Equilibrium Engineering
Join Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) for an in-depth look into the Climate Literacy Training course now available to professionals across the building sector.
BTZx is dedicated to increasing Nova Scotia’s capacity for net-zero building through collaboration between the building industry, government, and educational institutions. Recognizing the critical role of education in achieving sustainable building practices, BTZx has developed the Climate Literacy Training course to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to support high-performance building and deep retrofitting.
Designed for architects, engineers, technicians, construction managers, tradespeople, and building managers, this initiative ensures that industry professionals understand the implementation of sustainable building techniques, reduce emissions, and adapt to evolving regulations. The course aligns with BTZx’s mission to accelerate industry readiness for net-zero building practices and retrofits through targeted education and skill-building.
About the presenters
Sydney Tseng-Rhoades, Training Specialist BTZx
Sydney is an environmental professional with a bachelor’s degree in environmental Geoscience and over seven years of experience spanning education, non-profit, and private sectors. Passionate about sustainability and climate literacy, she has developed and delivered training programs that incorporate Indigenous Ways of Knowing and address equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sydney’s work has engaged a wide range of communities, fostering partnerships across sectors to advance net-zero building practices.
Sydney will soon obtain her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which will support her skills in leading impactful, community-centered projects in the Building to Zero Exchange Program. She is excited to support Net Zero Atlantic’s mission to drive sustainable and net-zero practices across Atlantic Canada.
William Marshall P.Eng, LEED® AP, CMVP®, Partner – Equilibrium Engineering
William is a Professional Engineer with extensive process and project management experience in commercial, residential and industrial sectors. For the last 12 years, he has been directly involved in the design and implementation of sustainable buildings, energy efficiency, and high performance mechanical systems.
During his career, William has worked as the Environmental Manager for Michelin North America, as the lead Faculty in the Nova Scotia Community College’s Energy Sustainability Engineering Technology Program (ESET), and currently is an active faculty member with both the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) and the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Having developed and delivered curriculum for engineering technologists, corporate clients, and other industry groups, William is dedicated to moving energy management into the daily culture of organizations.
As an experienced energy management professional, William brings his knowledge of LEED, building commissioning, HVAC design, energy modeling and auditing skills to the Equilibrium team. Previous work experiences in the industrial and educational sectors have provided him with a unique perspective on energy conservation and management. William stays well connected to both the operational and technical aspects of the business, and splits his time between the office and the field.