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May Industry Newsletter

Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors (CACEA) | LinkedIn

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 when, and having confident conversations with trades, and is a great tool for Energy Advisors to share with clients as they start planning their own home electrification journey.


New Home Step Code Rebate

If you’re building a new home, FortisBC’s New Home Program offers a great opportunity to save while building to high efficiency standards. Homes that achieve BC Energy Step Code 4 can qualify for up to $15,000, and Step Code 5 can qualify for up to $20,000.

There’s also additional support available, up to $7,000, to help cover the cost of working with energy advisors, envelope specialists, or mechanical designers during the planning stages.

The program is open to builders, developers, and Indigenous communities looking to build more efficient, comfortable, and future-ready homes.

BC Energy Step Code - Wikipedia
Net Zero Homes – Healthy & Comfortable

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has shared a great article on why Net Zero Homes are about more than just energy efficiency. They offer better air quality, more consistent indoor temperatures, and a quieter, more comfortable space to live in. It’s a clear, approachable look at what makes these homes stand out and why they matter.

If you’re thinking about applying these ideas to your next project, having the right support can make things a lot easier, from understanding code requirements to finding the right rebates and building strategies.

Read the full article by CHBA: Why Net Zero Homes Are Healthier and More Comfortable

Feel Free To Reach Out To Us To Help You On Your Net Zero Journey

BC Energy Step Code - Wikipedia
Step Code Updates

BC’s Energy Step Code requirements now vary by community. Most areas require new homes to meet Step 3, but some municipalities have adopted even higher standards. EL-2 or higher Zero Carbon Step Code is also being rolled out in some regions.

Check with your municipality or visit the Community Energy Association’s Step Code page for the latest step code requirements in your area.

BOABC Conference – ACBOA

New BOABC Handbook Helps Clarify Step Code Requirements

The Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC) has just released Version 2.0 of their BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code Handbook for Building Officials. Developed by RDH Building Science, this updated guide is packed with practical examples for Part 9 Residential buildings. It’s a great resource for building officials, designers, builders, and local governments looking to better understand and apply Step Code requirements across different regions in BC.

Read the full Handbook Here

UPCOMING TRAINING

REGISTER HERE

CHBA: Building Science for New Homes

This course provides an overview of building science issues and sound business practices. This course is a pre-requisite to become a certified Net Zero, R-2000 or ENERGY STAR builder, and is suggested for participating in the EnerGuide for New Homes and Built Green programs.

2025 Upcoming Dates:

July 24 & 25
October 2 & 3
December 10 & 11

Instructor: Luke Dolan (Capital Home Energy)
Location: Online

REGISTER HERE

Get up-to-date on our top air tightness results for
MAY

Burnaby – 3367 ft2
FINAL RENO: 0.25 ACH &
0.13 cm²/m² NLA

West Vancouver – 5318 ft2
FINAL: 0.40 ACH &
0.23 cm²/m² NLA

TOP 4 ACH OF THE MONTH

Royston – 4348 ft2
FINAL: 0.50 ACH &
0.19 cm²/m² NLA

Comox – 3205 ft2
FINAL: 0.57 ACH &
0.21 cm²/m² NLA

The lowest ACH score wins a Capital Home Energy mug!
(ACH = Air changes per hour)

Intro Sessions

 The Community Energy Association’s Retrofit Assist Program will be hosting multiple Q&A sessions, to help connect with homeowners and provide them more information on how they can apply for services and the types of services they provide.

Current Upcoming Sessions:

June 12
July 3
July 24

All of the sessions will take place virtually via Zoom at 6:00PM PST

If you are interested in signing up, please register HERE

Mini Project Shoutout!

Tucked away in the woods on beautiful Bowen Island, this custom home is a true showstopper. Not only does it look incredible, it also performs exceptionally well when it comes to energy efficiency.

We had the pleasure of conducting the blower door test, and it came in at an impressive 0.69 ACH @ 50 Pa, a major achievement for a remote build like this one!

DEFINITION OF THE MONTH

F280-12 Heating and Cooling

A Canadian standard used to calculate the correct size of heating and cooling systems for homes, based on factors like insulation, windows, and air leaks, to ensure comfort, energy efficiency, and code compliance.

Please remember to book your mid construction and final blower door tests at least two weeks in advance!
Friendly reminder to anyone needing to book their blower door tests. Please give us a call or email us at manager@capitalhomeenergy.com two weeks in advance to ensure we can have you on the schedule. This will ensure a quicker turnaround time for your reports!

We recommend contacting us for your mid-construction test when insulation has started.

Any Questions? 

For information on the BC Energy Step Code, EnerGuide ratings, Blower Door Airtightness tests, Thermal Imaging, BuiltGreen, Net Zero Homes contact Hannah at manager@capitalhomeenergy.com

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