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We invite local government staff, active transportation advocates, and those with an interest in equity-centered climate action to attend this webinar exploring how two BC local governments and their program partners are supporting the adoption of e-bikes through incentives programs. Hear from UBC on current e-bike adoption trends and research, followed by the Community Social Planning Council of...
Explore the key concepts of good mechanical design, system commissioning and trouble shooting with real-life Kootenay examples. Of interest to builders, designers, building officials, and HVAC service providers. Rob Pope, a HVAC design engineer of Ecolighten in Vancouver BC, presents the key concepts of good mechanical design, system commissioning, & troubleshooting with real-life Kootenay examples....
CHBA Northern BC, in collaboration with Community Energy Association, offer this FREE two-hour webinar on unraveling the mysteries of cold climate heat pumps. Presented by Edmonton-based builder Peter Amerongen, and Don Curry, heat-pump installer. A panel discussion will include a builder from northern BC, energy advisor, and other invited guests. Learn the technical considerations of...
Join us for an information session about the funding available for EV Charging. You may be eligible to receive funding for EV charging infrastructure! To register, got to: tinyurl.com/2p82fxsy For more information visit: https://acceleratekootenays.ca/2-0 Or contact: destinationEV@communityenergy.ca
This FREE practical, comprehensive webinar offers building professionals and designers guidance in planning and confidently implementing solar PV options for their clients. Part 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,. Part 2...
Join the RDEK Community Energy manager at this FREE webinar about an upcoming Net Zero residential project in Cranbrook, BC. High-performance builder, Bruce Murdoch of K-Country Homes will: -overview materials selection and assemblies based on both cost and energy efficiency, -discuss achieving airtightness, -outline deciding on mechanical systems to give high performance, house-as-a-system results. Pre-approved...
The BC Energy Step Code is ushering higher efficiency requirements in all new construction throughout BC (https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/STEP_RealtorsMiniBrochure_v01.pdf ) During this FREE, 1 hour, online lunch & learn explore proven approaches to marketing high performance, energy efficient homes with a focus on northern BC. This event is for an audience of real estate professionals, builders, and...
Building A Legacy North Presents, "Step Up to Step Code" Week The BC Energy Step Code is ushering higher efficiency requirements in all new construction throughout BC https://youtu.be/3J8nP_owhgU Join us at one or several sub-regionally focused “Step up to Step Code” sessions to learn what it will take to successfully navigate Step Code’s “Performance Pathway”,...
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,...
