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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:Rebate Programs: Information session for HVAC Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Are your clients wanting to access rebates for their heat pump install? 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 heat pump installs\nAn opportunity to ask questions about the rebate programs\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis webinar is geared towards HVAC contractors and tradespeople who are looking to learn more about Provincial and Federal rebate programs to better support their clients in accessing rebates for heat pump installs. \nInterested in learning about rebate program requirements for other upgrades? Join us on August 24th to learn about requirements for window and doors\, insulation\, and air sealing. Click here for more information or to register. \n  \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-hvac-contractors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Systems 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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Residential Solar PV Systems: Demystified- FREE Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE practical\, comprehensive webinar offers building professionals and designers guidance in planning and confidently implementing solar PV options for their clients. \nPart 1 will cover grid-connected solar PV systems principles\, costs and benefits\, and how builders can best prepare for increasing adoption in BC. Using CHBA Northern solar PV project case studies\,. \nPart 2 will demonstrate how using integrated design process (IDP) and the NRCan LEEP Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV systems will reduce risk\, improve confidence on solar PV outcomes\, and smooth integration of solar PV into residential construction projects. \nPre-approved f0r 2 CPD points from BC Housing. \nPre-registration link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Brn0IRAvS421s76t9SurCA \nFind the Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV: \n https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/local-energy-efficiency-partnerships-leep/leep-technology-guides/17346 \nFacilitator:\nTerri McConnachie- CHBA Northern BC \nPresenters:\nBen Giudici – Riverside Energy Systems\, Solar PV Systems Designer\nShay Bulmer – Northern Homecraft\, Home Builder\nRod Croome – Hometech Energy Solutions\, Certified Energy Advisor \nBen Giudici\, P.Eng\nBen has worked in utility power systems\, industrial control\, and electronic instrumentation for 12 years with BC Hydro and 21 years as a Thompson Rivers University faculty member. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and is registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of BC. Ben is keenly interest in photovoltaics and high-performance buildings\, and has been very active in solar PV systems design\, installation\, and training since joining Riverside Energy Systems as a director in 2009. He authored the Planning & Decision Guide for Solar PV Systems\, recently released by Natural Resources Canada to support builders with integrating solar PV into residential construction.
URL:https://www.communityenergy.ca/event/residential-solar-pv-systems-demystified-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Systems Solutions
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