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June 2025

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CHE MAY Newsletter | Industry News

    May Industry Newsletter A Helping Hand With the New:  Canada's Home Electrification Toolkit   CACEA recently hosted a webinar introducing Canada’s Home Electrification Toolkit, a practical resource designed to help homeowners make informed decisions about switching from fossil fuel appliances to electric alternatives. This Toolkit is a valuable guide for understanding available electric options, knowing what to replace and…
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June 18, 2025
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Newsletter | Featured Project – Kamloops Townhomes

Featured Project - Kamloops     FEATURED PROJECT Parqside Townhomes Kamloops We are pleased to present Parqside Townhomes in Kamloops, BC. These townhomes are currently under construction, with the first building recently tested for air tightness, yielding excellent results. The builder, Matt McCurrach from Homex Development Corp, envisions creating high-performance townhomes that will meet the needs of the local community.…
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June 18, 2025
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CHE April Newsletter | Industry News

<!doctype html> Capital Home Energy Industry News   April Industry Newsletter BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code in the Township of Langley! Starting July 1, 2025, the Township of Langley is raising the bar for new homes with updated Green Building requirements. These changes include moving to Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code and EL-3 of…
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June 18, 2025
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Feature Project – Mass Timber Home in Comox

    FEATURED PROJECT Updates on Step 5 + CHBA Net Zero Home - Comox Back in May of 2024, we featured this project at the building permit phase, highlighting its unique opaque assemblies and features. We would like to give you an update on this exciting project located on Vancouver Island in the Beautiful Comox Valley. Both the main house and a…
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June 18, 2025
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CHE March Newsletter | Industry News

  March Industry Newsletter VBBL Changes to Energy Efficiency Requirements: Effective February 28th, 2025 The City of Vancouver updated its VBBL energy efficiency requirements for renovations to 1- and 2-family homes. Here’s what you need to know: Renovations valued at >$150,000, or renovation with substantial exterior envelope upgrades: REUP & upgrade existing hot water systems to high-efficiency electric (UEF ≥ 1.0). EnerGuide assessments,…
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June 18, 2025