This East Kootenay Energy Step Code overview webpage, created by the RDEK Community Energy Manager position, provides a snapshot of the status of BC Energy Step Code implementation for new construction in the East Kootenay. Viewers can be informed as to what each municipality is requiring, their timelines, incentives, and contacts.
Please connect with local government authorities directly for confirmation and details on their community programming and associated bylaws.
Learn more about BC Energy Step Code: https://energystepcode.ca/
See BC Energy Step Code case studies and training highlights: www.communityenergy.ca/building-a-legacy
Access the Building A Legacy Toolkit, a free, comprehensive support for local governments: www.communityenergy.ca/bal
Last updated February 16, 2021.
East Kootenay Step Code by Community
| Local Government | Step Code Adoption Timeline | Local Govt. Incentives | Website | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional District of East Kootenay (for rural areas) | January 1, 2021 Step 1 Part 9 January 1, 2022 Step 2 Part 9 | Proposed: $750 toward Energy Advisor fees, $250 mid-construction blower door test rebate | https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/development_services/building/ | buildingdept@rdek.bc.ca |
| City of Cranbrook | January 31, 2021 Step 1 Part 9 and Part 3 August 1, 2021 Step 2 Part 9 and Part 3 | Proposed: $750 toward Energy Advisor fees, $250 mid-construction blower door test rebate | https://cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/oic/bc-energy-step-code/ | rob.dunker@cranbrook.ca |
| City of Fernie | January 1, 2021 Step 2 Part 9, Step 1 Part 3 | Proposed: $500 toward Energy Advisor fees, $400 mid-construction blower door test rebate | https://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/residents/city-services/building-permits-inspections.html | cityhall@fernie.ca |
| District of Sparwood | Until Dec 15, 2020 Step 1 Part 9 After Dec 15, 2020 Step 3 Part 9 | Building Fee rebates until Dec 15, 2020- Step 2 = 30%, Step 3= 80%, Step 4 = 100%, Step 5 = 120% | https://sparwood.ca/building-permits#gsc.tab=0 | buildingofficial@sparwood.ca |
| District of Elkford | Until Dec 15, 2020 Step 1 Part 9 After Dec 15, 2020 Step 3 Part 9 | Building Fee rebates until Dec 15, 2020- Step 2 = 30%, Step 3= 80%, Step 4 = 100%, Step 5 = 120% | https://elkford.ca/ | building@elkford.ca |
| City of Kimberley | January 1, 2020 Step 3 Part 9, Step 1 Part 3 | Pre-construction energy evaluation of building plan = $500 permit fee discount $400 mid-construction air-tightness test rebate | https://www.kimberley.ca/services/planning-development/incentive-programs-and-rebates | building.official@kimberley.ca |
More Incentives
For a limited time, there are significant incentives available for prioritizing energy efficiency within the performance pathway approach of the Energy Step Code.
Ask your energy advisor, and check out these resources:
