This project explored the potential addition of a wood-fibre insulation manufacturing plant in British Columbia. This certainly seems like an opportune time to explore additional value-added capacity for wood product…
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A quick reference sheet showing the steps and information Energy Advisors will need to optimize design and cost savings in both new construction and home energy retrofits.
Learn about energy-efficient products and what rebates and incentives are available. There are many elements of an energy-efficient home such as heat pumps, energy-efficient windows and doors, heat pump water…
May 1, 2023 Changes to the BC Building Code taking effect today mark an important milestone on the path to making new buildings – and especially new homes – more…
Effective March 10th, 2025, Emissions Level 1 (EL-1) of the Zero Carbon Step Code will be required for Part 9 and Part 3 new construction in BC. Check out this…
In December of 2022 Greg Bloom, Manager of Industry Relations at the Home Performance Stakeholder Council (HPSC) gave a great presentation about the HPSC and the Home Performance Contractor Network…
Interested in learning about rebate programs to help support your home energy retrofits? Watch this webinar to learn about Federal, Provincial, and municipal programs with Grant Moonie, Outreach and Marketing…
Two-hour webinar to understand potential unintended consequences (indoor air quality, moisture management, etc.) if energy efficiency retrofits are not done right.
Two-hour webinar to learn the basics of building science with a focus on control of transmission heat loss, air leakage, vapour diffusion, rain/snow, and ground/surface water.
A one-hour session delivered to elected officials by northern-based builders, an energy advisor, and CHBA Northern BC, discussing how they are already succeeding at Step Code’s performance pathway to achieve energy efficient, high performance homes.
