Building A Legacy Toolkit - Community Energy Association

The Building A Legacy (BAL) Toolkit, inspired by the successful BC Energy Step Code (ESC) engagement initiative carried out in the East Kootenay region of BC, has been prepared for local governments to assist the implementation of the ESC. In this guidebook you will find a general introduction to ESC, related Provincial and local government context, and a collection of implementation activities for use by municipalities.

On this BAL Toolkit webpage, you will find free webinars, a link to the guidebook, and additional resources and customizable templates for use in your region’s ESC implementation program. This toolkit is applicable to all communities, large and small, seeking to implement ESC for new buildings.

Implementation of the toolkit is about building local capacity. Ideally there is staff support and resources to execute. Additional support and facilitation, can be provided by CEA. See the CEA Building A Legacy webpage for ideas about what might also work in your regional context: https://www.communityenergy.ca/projects/building-a-legacy/. We are happy to answer questions about this guide and or toolkit. To contact CEA directly, email us at info@communityenergy.bc.ca

2. Introduction to Step Code: Mechanical System Solutions

A visual tour of what mechanical systems will look like along the progression to the Upper Steps of the Energy Step Code. This session will examine the current industry challenges and solutions to help ensure that new homes have mechanical systems that are appropriate, right-sized, and deliver effective ventilation, heating, cooling, and occupant health and comfort.

Approved by BC Housing for 2 CPD. Pre-registration and attendance on the live Zoom session required.

Dates & Registration

April 28: 9-11:05 am PST Register here

May 13: 9-11:05 am PST opening soon

June 10: 9-11:05 am PST opening soon

More info & Agenda

Intended audience: Builders, designers, building officials, municipal staff, and others in the BC construction community, province-wide.

BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. This free-of-charge webinar is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, with instruction from Mark Bernhardt, Bernhardt Contracting and a local builder or EA, this session is open and applicable to participants province-wide and beyond.

Instructors:

Mark Bernhardt, Bernhardt Contracting
Meredith Hamstead of thinkBright Homes

Agenda:

9:00-9:10 CEA Introduction to the BC Energy Step Code
9:10-11:00 Mark Bernhardt, Energy Advisor (EA) co-presenting with a local builder or EA:

How EAs work within Step Code
Services EAs provide in both new construction and retrofits
Modelling timelines and pre-design information requirements
Post-modelling changes in the design or mechanical systems
Achieving as-built compliance and occupancy permits
Introduction to the concept of integrated design process (IDP)
How can an EA save you money? (i.e. design optimization)
Creative solutions for engaging EAs remotely and in collaboration with one another
Finding an EA

10:55 – 11:00 CEA feedback poll & closing remarks

Recording and Handouts

Recording from March 10, 2021

Working with an Energy Advisor: workingwithEA-Final.pdf

Dates & Registration

May 6: 9-11 am PST opening soon

June 3: 9-11 am PST opening soon

More info & Agenda

Intended audience: Builders, designers, HVAC professionals, building officials, municipal staff, and others in the BC construction community, province-wide.

BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. This free-of-charge webinar is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, presented by the BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC), funded by BC Hydro.

Instructors:

Alex Hebert, ZEBLC Manager, P Eng, MBA, Energy Step Code Trainer
Rob Pope, BCIT Instructor, Senior Consultant - Enlighten Energy Services Consulting and Home Performance Design

Agenda:

9:00-9:20 CEA Introduction to the BC Energy Step Code
9:20-10:55 BCIT Filmed live from ZEBLC’s High Performance Building Lab, expert instructors will give you a visual tour of:

What to know about current practice of design and installation of mechanical systems – areas of concern
BC Energy Step Code requirements for mechanical system performance
What to expect with respect to mechanical systems at Lower and Upper Steps
Smaller and more efficient mechanical systems for airtight buildings – What should a builder be aware of and do to get things right?
Achieving MEUI vs. a good design and installation – What does this mean for a builder and trades?
Q&A: Ask the Experts

10:55 – 11:00 CEA feedback poll & closing remarks

Recording and Handouts

Recording from April 8, 2021

Mechanical Decision Tree:
4.1-HVAC-Mechanical-System-Options.pdf

Dates & Registration

April 22: 9-11 am PST Register here

May 20: 9-11 am PST opening soon

June 17: 9-11 am PST opening soon

More info & Agenda

Intended audience: Builders, designers, building officials, municipal staff, and others in the BC construction community, province-wide.

BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit. This free-of-charge webinar is part of the Building A Legacy initiative, delivered by Community Energy Association, presented by the BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC), funded by BC Hydro.

Instructors:

Alex Hebert, ZEBLC Manager, P Eng, MBA, Energy Step Code Trainer
James Bourget, BCIT Instructor, Principal – RDH Building Science, Certified Passive House Tradesperson

Agenda:

9:00-9:20 CEA Introduction to the BC Energy Step Code
9:20-10:55 BCIT Filmed live from ZEBLC’s High Performance Building Lab, expert instructors will give you a visual tour of:

6 things to know about the BC Energy Step Code
What an Energy Step Code home looks like
Achieving airtightness – What does this mean for a builder and trades?
Improved thermal performance enclosures – What are the choices and challenges?
Smaller and more efficient mechanical systems for airtight buildings – What to expect
Q&A: Ask the Experts

10:55 – 11:00 CEA feedback poll & closing remarks

Recording

Check back

Websites

YouTube Channel
Building A Legacy playlist

BC Energy Step Code:
www.energystepcode.ca

BC Housing Resources:
Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide
Technical Resources

StepWin: https://stepwin.ca
StepWin is a web-based tool with an intuitive interface for Step Code Evaluation.

Shift: http://shift.opentech.eco
Shift helps building industry participants, investors, and policy makers to:

understand the changing building codes by city
identify the changing component landscape
realize new opportunities

Energy Advisor

workingwithEA-Final.pdf

Find a local qualified energy advisor: https://betterhomesbc.ca/ea/

Technical Booklets

Roof Assemblies Technical Booklet:
Booklet_CEA_Roof_Assemblies_Final_Version.pdf

WallAssemblies Technical Booklet:
Booklet_CEA_Wall_Assemblies_Final_Version.pdf

Instructors and Consultant Listing

BAL Consultant list:
BAL_Consultant_List_GC.pdf

Case Studies

ESC Case Study Overview:
CaseStudy_ESC_Overview_2019.pptx
CaseStudy_ESC_Overview_2019.pdf

Building A Legacy- case studies on YouTube
Hideaways Development Case Study
Fort Point Residence Case Study
Forest Crowne Case Study Part 1 of 2
Forest Crowne Case Study Part 2 of 2
Mark Street Townhome Case Study

CaseStudies_RDEK-four.pptx
CaseStudies_RDEK-four.pdf
CaseStudy_ESC_Kimberley_pathway_to_success_2019.pdf
CaseStudy_ESC_Invermere_Nov2018.pdf

More Case Study information on the Energy Step Code website

Logos & Images

Logos and images are available for your use. Please do not remove credit.

New Construction Incentives

CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program (Part 9) – Up to $15K for eligible new homes
See https://betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cleanbc-new-construction/

CleanBC Commercial Express (Part 3) - https://betterbuildingsbc.ca/incentives/cleanbc-commercial-express-program/
targeted to operators of small and medium-sized businesses with interest in fuel switching

CleanBC GoElectric (Part 9 and Part 3)
https://electricvehicles.bchydro.com/incentives/charger-rebates -

CleanBC Better Buildings – Custom, Custom Lite, New Construction (Part 3)
rebates for home (single family and MURB) and workplace EV charging

FortisBC
https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/home/new-home-construction?utm_campaign=newhome&utm_source=collateral&utm_content=newhomeew Home Program
Part 3 (and soon large Part 9) FortisBC Commercial New Construction program: https://www.fortisbc.com/cnc

BCHydro
https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/new-home.html

*check with your energy advisor and building official for any additional local incentives

BC Energy Step Code Resources

Additional resources can be found at: www.energystepcode.ca

Bulletin1-HomeEnergyLabelling-July2018.pdf
Poster_BCSTEPCODE_STEPS_cleanBC_targets.pdf
STEP_BuilderMiniBrochure_v04.pdf
StepCode_Step3_-6_Strategies_poster.pdf

“Building A Legacy” is an initiative of the Community Energy Association (CEA). This toolkit was created by CEA to enable customized replication of the successful outreach, policy, and education program first delivered in the East Kootenay. Credit to CEA.

Acknowledgements

This toolkit was developed and prototyped by the Community Energy Manager role in the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and prepared by CEA.

We gratefully acknowledge that this guide has been made possible with the direct financial support of BC Hydro, with various elements of the Building A Legacy East Kootenay program having been developed through financial contributions from BC Hydro, Columbia Basin Trust, RDEK, FortisBC, Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia and BC Housing.

Support for Local Government Capacity Building and Step Code Implementation

Building A Legacy Toolkit:
virtual tour

Webinars

BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit so we are offering the following free webinars. All webinars are eligible for 2 CPD points.

1. Best practices for working with an energy advisor

2. Introduction to Step Code: Mechanical System Solutions

3. Introduction to Step Code: Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions

Building A Legacy Toolkit Guide with Quick List of Activities:

Click on a link to view OR right-click and Save Link As.

Resources by Activity

Scoping:

Survey:

Pathway to Success:

Newsletter examples:

Public Showcase examples:

Air Tightness Workshop examples:

Tailgate examples:

Resources:

Tailgate Workshop Registration & Itinerary:

Event Templates:

Content materials handouts:

Technical Booklet:

Real Estate Engagement:

Public Engagement:

ESC Case Study Overview:

Building A Legacy - case studies on YouTube:

Building A Legacy- case studies print:

Policy:

Proposals & budget:

Final reports:

Quick Links

BC Energy Step Code Graphics:

High Performance House Graphic

Building A Legacy:

Building A Legacy Tailgate:

Acknowledgements

Contact Info

Additional Links

Key Resources

Support for Local Government Capacity Building and Step Code Implementation

Building A Legacy Toolkit: virtual tour

Webinars

BC Building Codes are evolving and we want you to know how to benefit so we are offering the following free webinars. All webinars are eligible for 2 CPD points.

1. Best practices for working with an energy advisor

2. Introduction to Step Code: Mechanical System Solutions

3. Introduction to Step Code: Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions

Building A Legacy Toolkit Guide with Quick List of Activities:

Click on a link to view OR right-click and Save Link As.

Resources by Activity

Scoping:

Survey:

Pathway to Success:

Newsletter examples:

Public Showcase examples:

Air Tightness Workshop examples:

Tailgate examples:

Stakeholder spreadsheet:

Builder Workshop Agenda & Itinerary:

Event Templates:

Template Building a Legacy Introductory Presentation:

Content materials handouts:

List of potential topics (see Quick List reference sheet):

For these resources and more, visit https://energystepcode.ca/for-local-governments/ Building Officials Handbook Best Practices Guide for Local Governments

Policy:

Stakeholder spreadsheet:

Builder Workshop Agenda & Itinerary:

Event Templates:

Content materials handouts:

List of potential topics (see Quick List reference sheet):

Resources:

Tailgate Workshop Registration & Itinerary:

Event Templates:

Content materials handouts:

Technical Booklet:

Real Estate Engagement:

Public Engagement:

ESC Case Study Overview:

Building A Legacy - case studies on YouTube:

Building A Legacy- case studies print:

Policy:

Proposals & budget:

Final reports:

Quick Links

BC Energy Step Code Graphics:

High Performance House Graphic

Building A Legacy:

Building A Legacy Tailgate:

Acknowledgements

Contact Info

Additional Links

Key Resources

Building A Legacy Toolkit:
virtual tour

For these resources and more, visit https://energystepcode.ca/for-local-governments/
Building Officials Handbook
Best Practices Guide for Local Governments