• Step Code Solutions for Northern BC

    Zoom

    This session will examine the current industry challenges and solutions to help ensure that new homes follow the Performance Pathway and meet the energy efficiency requirements of the BC Energy Step Code. Northern case studies and panel discussions with northern BC builders, energy advisors, and utilities providers.  Facilitated, audience-led discussion on the topics of greatest interest.

    Free
  • Part 3 of 3: Mechanical System Solutions

    Zoom

    A visual tour of what mechanical systems will look like along the progression to the Upper Steps of the Energy Step Code. This session will examine the current industry challenges and solutions to help ensure that new homes have mechanical systems that are appropriate, right-sized, and deliver effective ventilation, heating, cooling, and occupant health and comfort.

    Free
  • Best practices for working with an energy advisor

    Zoom

    This webinar will help the building industry better understand the “performance pathway” of the BC Energy Step Code and how to get results from working with an energy advisor.

    Free
  • FREE Contractor Webinar: Introduction to the Columbia Valley Heat Pump Pilot and Home Performance Contractors Network

    October 7th, 9-10 a.m. MST / 8-9 a.m. PST Join the Community Energy Association, along with the Home Performance Stakeholder Council and BetterHomesBC, for a quick session to learn about the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition, Columbia Valley Heat Pump Pilot and changing industry requirements and contractor incentives for heat pumps. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfu-vrTgoHdxb-tD1bD3HvoXYFEteGVN1 

  • Considering a Heat Pump – Free Homeowner Webinar (1hr + Q&A)

    When: Oct 7, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (open to everyone) Heat pumps are the most efficient, and climate-friendly, heating and cooling system on the market today. Join friends and neighbours in this interactive webinar and learn what a heat pump is, the benefits of heat pumps, how to find a program registered contractor and...

  • TECA Principles of Moving Air (Invermere) November 4th-6th

    Today, newer more efficient furnaces and especially heat pumps require larger volumes of air to be moved than older higher temperature rise heating equipment. The Principles of Moving Air (POMA) course will benefit anyone working in the New, Retrofit or Repair portions of the industry and will give those who are designing or installing duct systems...

  • Electrician training for EV charging station installation

    Zoom

    As part of the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition program, we are hosting a learning opportunity to prepare Kootenay electricians for the growing demand to install electric vehicle charging stations. More EV stations are coming, are you ready to be an installer? Join us on November 18 (8-9 a.m. PST) for a FREE virtual open house:...

    Free