Events

The BC Energy Step Code is ushering higher efficiency requirements in all new construction throughout BC https://youtu.be/3J8nP_owhgU  During this FREE, 1 hour, online, lunch & learn Elected Officials across Northern BC are invited to explore what will be required by local governments when the Performance Pathway of Step Code is implemented. Find out about: benefits of...

Northern Builders! Changes to the BC Building Code will require 20% higher energy efficiency than current Code through the BC Energy Step Code.  Join us to explore pathways to high performance homebuilding in Northern BC with a mock Integrated Design Process & High Performance Builder Panel About this event: Format:  In-person workshop Location: Courtyard by...

Join us on May 11 from noon - 1:15 pm PDT as CityHive and Community Energy Association co-host a lunch time conversation with youth climate leaders and organizations who have led co-creative spaces within municipalities to advance climate action with youth. You will learn from the panel of speakers about different models of youth engagement...

Join CEA for a webinar featuring practical examples of local and regional collaboration that have resulted in additional capacity and funding to implement climate-related projects. The Province of BC recently announced that every local government across BC will soon be getting more funding to support climate action initiatives. This support comes at a critical time,...

Join experts from Ecolighten Energy Solutions and the Home Performance Stakeholder Council to learn about changes happening in the HVAC industry, including heat pump technologies (ducted, ductless, cold climate, dual fuel), retrofit applications, industry support for contractors and latest rebates. Register now for this free session! Principal Instructor Bio: Rob Pope, Co-Founder/Senior Consultant Rob Pope...

It's the decade of climate action and it's time to Bring It Home - for your community, for the planet, for the future. The BC Municipal Climate Leadership Council (BCMCLC) and Community Energy Association (CEA) invite you to the 2022 Climate Leaders Institute (CLI). This year's theme is Bring It Home in The Decade of...

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...

Part 1: Residential Retrofits - Building Science Fundamentals Do you want to build on your skills to help customers with energy retrofits and renovation projects? Learn the basics of building science with a focus on control of transmission heat loss, air leakage, vapour diffusion, rain/snow, and ground/surface water. Stay ahead of the retrofit curve and...

Part 2: Residential Retrofits – Avoiding Surprises!  Explore the potential unintended consequences (indoor air quality, moisture management, etc.) if energy efficiency retrofits are not done right?  Learn the building envelope considerations associated with energy efficiency retrofits through a holistic (house-as-a-system) perspective. Get introduced to the Integrated Design Process via several examples and see how such...

Community Energy Association staff are hitting the road in a new Ford Mustang Mach-E this month to give residents of central and northern BC a chance to get up-close to a real EV and maybe even take it for a spin. From August 12-21, we’ll be at various points along Highways 97, 5, and 16....

Join the CleanBC Community Energy Coach for an introductory webinar about heat pumps, including information about their operation in cold climates. The webinar has been organized for members of the Northern BC Climate Action Network (NorthCAN) but is open to anyone. Register Here

Join us for a full day workshop offering hands-on training led by local contractors and experts from across British Columbia to build your skills and ensure your success in performing home energy retrofits. Workshops will focus on the building envelope and will include the following topics: retrofit 101 & house-as-a-system, working with an energy advisor,...