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For more than 25 years, CEA has invited municipalities, regional districts, and Indigenous communities around BC to nominate local projects and initiatives for a Climate & Energy Action Award. This year, 25 projects have been nominated. Each has been reviewed by a group of judges with diverse expertise related to community energy and local climate...
CEA will be cooking up something tasty at this Building Science BBQ covering what’s happening in the new build and retrofit industries. James Bourget, Construction Specialist at RDH Building Science, will take participants through a hands-on building science fundamentals & building envelope best practices workshop. Joining James will be contractor and educator, Geoff Kirkpatrick of...
Join us for day 1 of this 2 day "Industry Innovation Days" event, presented by CHBA Northern BC and Community Energy Association through the Building A Legacy Initiative. Day 1 kicks off with instructor and high-performance home builder, Mark Bernhardt, presenting “Future-Proofing Homes: Role of the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Code for Climate Resilience...
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. Day 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...
Does the mindset for residential construction today correlate with the performance targets of tomorrow … simply put … No! High-performance residential buildings need to be highly durable, but what type of enclosure assemblies will meet future energy demand requirements? What are the renewable details associated with typical 15-20-year building enclosure assets (e.g., deck/balcony membranes and...
Do you understand the “house-as-a-system” to design energy-efficient and green renovations and retrofits? In this course from the Canadian Home Builder’s Association British Columbia, you’ll learn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects. Course Description: Learn current science and solutions behind renovating quality, energy-efficient homes....
Join us for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using F280-12 software and right-sizing HVAC equipment. This full day session includes a review of the practical application of heat pump load calculations using F280-12 software and a site visit to discuss the pre-changeout processes and data collection for reviewing existing HVAC equipment performance. The practical...
Do you understand the “house-as-a-system” to design energy-efficient and green renovations and retrofits? In this course from the Canadian Home Builder’s Association British Columbia, you’ll learn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects. Course Description: Learn current science and solutions behind renovating quality, energy-efficient homes....
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 the BC 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...
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 the BC 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...
Join us for Columbia Valley's first Home Retrofit Fair on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Come out to learn how to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient while reducing your monthly utility bills. Exhibits and speakers will take you through all you need to know to get you started on your home energy retrofit...
Local governments play a huge role in the direction their communities go in becoming more resilient in the face of climate change. As elected leaders you want to do the right thing by your community, but sometimes it can be hard to decipher what is the best route to take to get to the ultimate...
