CleanBC Review: Recommendations for Local Governments
What does the CleanBC Review mean for local governments? How will it affect community-led energy, affordability, and resilience initiatives?
The trusted independent advisor to local governments on climate and energy
What does the CleanBC Review mean for local governments? How will it affect community-led energy, affordability, and resilience initiatives?
Explore how EV-related policies and infrastructure affect EV uptake in Canada, and how to implement them alongside communities and regional or provincial governments.
Tune in for a short webinar showing how your organization can benefit from carbon credits in Canada.
Intro hands-on air sealing workshop for owner-builders and pros, covering air barrier basics, common leaks, and Step Code‑ready practices. Date: Thursday February 19, 2026 Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: Vancouver Island University - Building 108: Windsor Plywood Trades Discovery Centre, room 105 RSVP for Free About This Event This introductory, hands-on workshop provides a practical overview of air sealing fundamentals...
Feb. 23, 2026, join CEA and BC Hydro for a one-hour online session that will introduce and discuss the newly-released Solar and Battery Permitting Guide for Local Governments in BC. We will review and highlight the guide's key outcomes, recommendations and implementation pathways, with time for dialogue and Q&A. The session will also introduce a...
A full-day event designed to help builders protect their businesses while enhancing construction performance. This hands-on, practical session is tailored for builders, owner-builders, and trades looking to strengthen both their operations and their builds.
Learn how IDP helps builders and owner‑builders align trades and energy advisors early to deliver efficient homes on budget. Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time: 8–10 a.m. PT Location: Zoom RSPV for Free About This Event Builders, contractors, energy advisors, designers, owner-builders: this session introduces the Integrated Design Process (IDP) as a practical framework for delivering higher-performing,...
Learn how to achieve home energy independence—starting with solar electricity generation—in this first of a three-part webinar series. If you dream of a day when you’re no longer paying utility bills, solar panels could be the solution for you. With solar panels, you can harness free, plentiful sunlight (yes, even in the Lower Mainland) to...
Real‑world lessons on meeting BC’s Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code. Tune in to join a panel of building professionals sharing their real‑world experience implementing BC’s Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code. Attendees will learn practical solutions, cost‑effective strategies, and ways to improve energy efficiency outcomes. Discussion will focus on code‑compliant...
Learn how battery storage and EV charging can help you achieve home energy independence—in part two of our webinar series.
Northeast BC is a renewable energy powerhouse. Learn what’s happening, why more energy is needed, and how communities are involved.
The Fest encourages guided and self-exploration through a series of hands-on educational stations.