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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
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SUMMARY:A LEEP (Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships) forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for day 2 of this 2 day “Industry Innovation Days” event\, presented by CHBA Northern BC and Community Energy Association through the Building A Legacy Initiative. \nDay 2 will incorporate discussion around builder innovation and the evolving energy and carbon landscape\, key building science considerations in relation to building envelope construction and an exploration of technology manufacturers specializing in above grade walls. \nMoving into the afternoon\, the session will focus on mechanical systems with a review of best practices and key considerations for all-electric or hybrid systems with a look into manufacturers and the technology behind heat pumps. \n \nThis day is pre-approved for 6.5 CPD points. \n$125 Non-member \n$75 CHBA or CEA members \n$30 Student
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/a-leep-local-energy-efficiency-partnerships-forum/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Prince George\, 900 Brunswick St.\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions,Mechanical Systems Solutions
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Construction in Cold Climates
DESCRIPTION:Join us for day 1 of this 2 day “Industry Innovation Days” event\, presented by CHBA Northern BC and Community Energy Association through the Building A Legacy Initiative. \nDay 1 kicks off with instructor and high-performance home builder\, Mark Bernhardt\, presenting “Future-Proofing Homes: Role of the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Code for Climate Resilience and Adaptation“ using regional case studies\, discussing challenges to Step Code implementation\, and suggesting practical\, cost-effective strategies to build to Step 3 and beyond. \nNext\, we’ll transition to the strategies needed to future-proof existing buildings\, by presenting case studies of deep energy retrofits taking place in a single family home and a multi-unit residential building underway in Prince George. We’ll learn how home-owner David Claus is upgrading his 100-year old residence to meet passive-house energy standards\, and what BC Housing is doing to retrofit a 50 year old\, 6 building\, 34 unit complex. \nIn facilitated discussion\, we’ll ask our audience of builders\, building officials\, energy advisors\, suppliers\, and other industry stakeholders\, “What’s needed specifically in this region to scale up deep energy retrofits\, and how can we collaborate to make that happen?” We will discuss the unique challenges to implementing deep energy retrofits in northern communities and explore solutions and opportunities for scaling up retrofits\, including what the role of local government is for enabling them. \nFinally\, the day will end off with a presentation of particular interest to building officials and energy advisors about the new Step Code Compliance Checklist and using it to highest benefit in new residential construction projects. \nPending approval for 6.5 CPD from BC Housing. Continental breakfast and lunch included! \nBuilding A Legacy North is a collaboration of CHBA Northern BC and Community Energy Association\, primarily funded by BC Hydro.
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/future-proofing-construction-in-cold-climates/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Prince George\, 900 Brunswick St.\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Building Science BBQ
DESCRIPTION:CEA will be cooking up something tasty at this Building Science BBQ covering what’s happening in the new build and retrofit industries. \nJames Bourget\, Construction Specialist at RDH Building Science\, will take participants through a hands-on building science fundamentals & building envelope best practices workshop. Joining James will be contractor and educator\, Geoff Kirkpatrick of Airsealplan. He has worked for over 30 years in building envelope remediation\, restoration\, and rehabilitation\, and has been providing education and hands-on training since 2017. \nThe CEA Team will be hitting the road and making stops throughout the Kootenays during September and October\, see below for your nearest stop.\nWe can’t wait to see you! \n\nSept 12: Trail – Maglio Building Centre (3:00pm – 5:00pm)\nSept 15: Grand Forks – Boundary Home Building Centre (3:00pm – 5:00pm)\nSept 18: Nakusp – Nakusp Home Building Centre (2:30pm – 4:30pm)\nSept 19: Silverton – Silverton Building Supplies (4:00pm – 6:00pm)\nSept 20: Kaslo – Ace Building Centre (5:00pm – 7:00pm)\nOct 4: Fernie – Fernie Home Hardware Building Centre (3:30pm – 5:30pm)\nOct 5: Invermere – RONA North Star Building Supplies (3:00pm – 5:00pm)\nOct 6: Kimberley – Kimberley Home Building Centre (3:00pm – 5:00pm)\n\nFood provided by the East Kootenay Climate Hub. Come out and enjoy a burger on us while you learn. \nThank you to our funders and supporters: Columbia Basin Trust\, BC Hydro\, Fortis BC\, Regional District of East Kootenay\, Regional District of Central Kootenay\, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and East Kootenay Climate Hub.
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/kootenay-building-science-bbq/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions
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SUMMARY:Rebate Programs: Information session for Building Envelope Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Are your clients wanting to access rebates for their window and door upgrades\, insulation installs or air sealing projects? Join us to learn about the installation and product requirements for the CleanBC Better Homes and Canada Greener Homes programs. \nThis webinar will include: \n\nAn overview of the CleanBC Better Homes and Canada Greener Homes programs\nInstallation and product requirements for building envelope upgrades\nAn opportunity to ask questions about the rebate programs\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis webinar is geared towards contractors and tradespeople who are looking to learn more about Provincial and Federal rebate programs to better support their clients in accessing rebates for building envelope upgrades. \nInterested in learning about rebate program requirements for other upgrades? Join us on August 23rd to learn about requirements for window and doors\, insulation\, and air sealing. Click here for more information or to register. \nThanks to support from Columbia Basin Trust\, BC Hydro and FortisBC\, these sessions are fully subsidized for participants from the Kootenay\, Boundary and Columbia Basin regions.
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/rebate-programs-information-session-for-building-envelope-contractors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions
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SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: Preventing Failure in HVAC and Airtightness- Smithers
DESCRIPTION:Pre-approved for 7.5 CPD from BC Housing \nThis one-day course will take a deeper dive into the BC Energy Step Code metrics for Part 9 buildings and how to achieve Step 3 and higher through design and building techniques to minimize extra cost. The content will focus on practical strategies for effective design\, proper selection and installation of mechanical systems\, and airtightness. Using real world examples and different housing archetypes from local climates\, we will examine why some projects fail while others pass easily. This session is geared towards home building and design professionals. Instruction will assume a basic understanding of the BC Energy Step Code. \nTOPICS COVERED INCLUDE\n• Design and material considerations for Step Code compliance \n• Tips to communicate with mechanical designers and mechanical trades to ensure properly-sized and installed HVAC equipment \n• Airtightness best practices\, testing process and checklist \n• Strategies and solutions for a cost-effective air tightness result (renovations & new builds) \nThis course will include an onsite component at the end of the day. Using a local real world onsite home\, the class will participate in a blower door test. This will include hands-on preparation for the test\, highlighting common problem areas as well as strategies for improvement and repairs. As this portion of the course will take place on a local construction site\, please dress appropriately for conditions. Access to a vehicle will be required to get to the site from the course venue. \nRegister HERE \nOther events include: \nMay 12-Prince George\nJune 23- Dawson Creek
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/mind-the-gap-preventing-failure-in-hvac-and-airtightness-smithers/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions,Mechanical Systems Solutions
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UID:14585-1686209400-1686218400@www.communityenergy.ca
SUMMARY:Step Code Builder's Breakfasts - Fort St John
DESCRIPTION: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 Step Code. Talk to a building scientist\, the executive officer of CHBA Northern BC\, and local community champions about proven\, cost-effective strategies to improve energy efficiency in new construction using the performance pathway and working with an energy advisor. \nRegistration & breakfast: 7:30 am \nPresentation & facilitated discussion: 8-10 am \nEvent is free of charge. Must pre-register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/step-code-builders-breakfast-fort-st-john-tickets-642530976447
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/step-code-builders-breakfasts-fort-st-john/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions,Mechanical Systems Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230607T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230607T100000
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CREATED:20230524T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T234937Z
UID:14582-1686123000-1686132000@www.communityenergy.ca
SUMMARY:Step Code Builder's Breakfasts - Prince George
DESCRIPTION: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 Step Code. Talk to a building scientist\, the executive officer of CHBA Northern BC\, and local community champions about proven\, cost-effective strategies to improve energy efficiency in new construction using the performance pathway and working with an energy advisor. \nRegistration & breakfast: 7:30 am \nPresentation & facilitated discussion: 8-10 am \nEvent is free of charge. Must pre-register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/step-code-builders-breakfast-prince-george-tickets-642526222227
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/step-code-builders-breakfasts-prince-george/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions,Mechanical Systems Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230606T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230606T100000
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CREATED:20230524T215956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T234912Z
UID:14578-1686036600-1686045600@www.communityenergy.ca
SUMMARY:Step Code Builder's Breakfasts - Terrace
DESCRIPTION: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 Step Code. Talk to a building scientist\, the executive officer of CHBA Northern BC\, and local community champions about proven\, cost-effective strategies to improve energy efficiency in new construction using the performance pathway and working with an energy advisor. \nRegistration & breakfast: 7:30 am \nPresentation & facilitated discussion: 8-10 am \nEvent is free of charge. Must register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/step-code-builders-breakfast-terrace-tickets-642529000537
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/step-code-builders-breakfasts-terrace/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions,Mechanical Systems Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132307
CREATED:20230508T221036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T221230Z
UID:14406-1683878400-1683910800@www.communityenergy.ca
SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: Preventing Failure in HVAC and Airtightness- Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Pre-approved for 7.5 CPD from BC Housing \nThis one-day course will take a deeper dive into the BC Energy Step Code metrics for Part 9 buildings and how to achieve Step 3 and higher through design and building techniques to minimize extra cost. The content will focus on practical strategies for effective design\, proper selection and installation of mechanical systems\, and airtightness. Using real world examples and different housing archetypes from local climates\, we will examine why some projects fail while others pass easily. This session is geared towards home building and design professionals. Instruction will assume a basic understanding of the BC Energy Step Code. \nTOPICS COVERED INCLUDE\n• Design and material considerations for Step Code compliance \n• Tips to communicate with mechanical designers and mechanical trades to ensure properly-sized and installed HVAC equipment \n• Airtightness best practices\, testing process and checklist \n• Strategies and solutions for a cost-effective air tightness result (renovations & new builds) \nThis course will include an onsite component at the end of the day. Using a local real world onsite home\, the class will participate in a blower door test. This will include hands-on preparation for the test\, highlighting common problem areas as well as strategies for improvement and repairs. As this portion of the course will take place on a local construction site\, please dress appropriately for conditions. Access to a vehicle will be required to get to the site from the course venue. \nRegister HERE \nOther events include: \nJune 20- Smithers\nJune 23- Dawson Creek
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/mind-the-gap-preventing-failure-in-hvac-and-airtightness-prince-george/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Building Enclosure & Airtightness Solutions,Mechanical Systems Solutions
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