Okanagan College professor Brian Rippy retrofitted his own 1950s single-family home to build a safer, more comfortable living space for him and his family. And as an expert in sustainable building technology, he also turned it into a research project.
This forum demonstrated how capacity-building can be initiated by a First Nation with the involvement of local governments and the private sector, leading to the establishment of a self-identified community of practitioners committed to realizing improved housing and economic benefits for the region.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler aims to reduce natural gas use in commercial buildings by 40% by 2030. Partnering with Prism Engineering and BC Hydro, they hosted a series of “Carbon Reduction at Your Hotel” workshops for general managers from Whistler’s largest hotels. These workshops are helping hotels better understand their emissions and identify real opportunities to reduce them, one step at a time, in the spirit of collaboration and progress.
The four-day Hands-On Envelope Retrofit Training course being delivered in Terrace next week is the latest in a series of local training and information-sharing events facilitated by CEA.
Natasha and Cameron found a hybrid heat pump was the right choice for their 1970s home in Fernie, BC. Learn how they made the switch.
The cost of a community-scale home energy retrofit program can be estimated more realistically, thanks to a recent workshop held in northwest BC with the Community Energy Association, Nisga’a Nation’s Housing Committee and Natural Resources Canada.
CEA’s Retrofit Assist, a program to encourage home energy retrofits by supporting homeowners and connecting them to energy advisors and contractors, has been recognized by Canada’s Clean50 for its ability to inform and inspire Canadians.
Community Energy Association is hosting a two-part webinar that targets HVAC contractors interested in learning more about dual fuel heating systems (or hybrid heating) including right-sizing, equipment selection, balance points,…
Community Energy Association is hosting a two-part webinar that targets HVAC contractors interested in learning more about dual fuel heating systems (or hybrid heating) including right-sizing, equipment selection, balance points,…
Builders, renovators, designers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, building officials: Join the Community Energy Association for a two-part webinar showcasing best practices for high-performance building enclosure upgrades. This session will feature…
