On Oct. 14, 2023, homeowners in Greater Victoria and the Kootenays opened their doors to the public. Visitors had the opportunity to get up close with net-zero and other high-performance homes built right in their own communities.
Contractor webinar, prepared by Ecolighten Energy Solutions, Prepared for Community Energy Association. Interested in learning more about current topics in energy efficiency and mechanical systems? Watch the first webinar in the…
The Community Energy Association recently hosted a webinar on solar energy. You can watch along below and if you have any questions please feel free to post them on the…
Builders, designers, housing managers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, building officials: Join us to learn about the Building Code changes implemented province-wide on May 1st through the BC Step Code. Talk…
Builders, designers, housing managers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, building officials: Join us to learn about the Building Code changes implemented province-wide on May 1st through the BC Step Code. Talk…
They say it can’t be done: an affordable, high-performance home in the unforgiving climate of northern BC. Maybe the naysayers have just been proven wrong by a longtime builder in…
Homeowners may be interested in retrofitting their homes to reduce energy costs and increase comfort, or building new homes that incorporate climate friendly measures, but they often don’t know what…
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.
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…
The BC building code was updated. Effective May 1, 2023, most new construction will be required to be 20% more energy efficient than previously required. There is also a new…
