Are you interested in learning more about retrofitting your home to make it more comfortable, healthier, and energy efficient? Join Community Energy Association and retrofit industry experts for a webinar series geared towards community members wanting to learn more about home energy retrofits.

Prioritizing Your Upgrades: What to do first… and second

Part 1: Introducing a free virtual energy planning tool

The Province of BC has introduced a new tool for energy planning that works as a great first step towards understanding what upgrades may improve your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.

The BC Home Energy Planner provides homeowners with a home energy score, based on their home’s energy efficiency. The service also provides personalized recommendations for retrofit opportunities, based on the homeowner’s priorities, be it greenhouse gas reduction, climate resiliency, saving money on bills, or all of the above. This presentation will introduce the program and show homeowners how to take advantage of the retrofit opportunities and to learn more about their home.

Part 2: What’s an EnerGuide Evaluation and how will it help me?

An EnerGuide Evaluation is an essential first step in understanding your home’s energy use, enabling you to make informed decisions for improvements. Hear from energy advisor, Tom Giltenan, about the options, processes, and programs available to make the right decisions when upgrading your home.

Event is free of charge. If you can’t attend the webinar – no problem! We’ll provide the slide deck and a link to the recording to all those who have registered.

About the Presenters

Brett Auger, Senior Home Energy Rating System Lead – Province of British Columbia

Brett Auger is the Province’ s Senior Home Energy Rating System Lead. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the BC Home Energy Planner which began piloting in April 2024. His experience creating solutions for government and industry over the last 10 years has given him the skills and confidence to ensure the BC Home Energy Planner will be a success. Brett is also a volunteer firefighter in Telkwa BC, where he lives with his girlfriend and small husky.

Tom Giltenan, Bernhardt Contracting Ltd

Tom is an energy advisor with Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. On top of energy advising, he has experience as a high school teacher, journeyman electrician, carpenter, landscaping, and insulating industrial pipe.

Certifications and Designations:

· NRCAN Registered Energy Advisor

· NRCAN Multi-Unit Residential Building-Qualified (MURB-Q)

· CSAF280-Certified

· Nelson Embodied Carbon Advisory Group member

· Rossland Energy Task Force member

· NetZero Emissions & Resilience Working Group member