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Whistler Net Zero Ready home
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This month, we worked on finalizing the energy model for this Net Zero ready home in Whistler built by RDC Fine Homes.
This beautiful Whistler home has been built to the CHBA Net Zero Ready standard. This means the home has been designed, energy modeled and tested to meet the Net Zero criteria, without the onsite renewal generation. So in the future, once a Solar PV array is installed, the home will produce as much on site renewable energy it consumes, on an annual basis, and therefore will be considered Net Zero. Keep in mind, all homes in BC will be built to a Net Zero Ready standard by 2032.
The design of this house house features:
- ICF foundation walls
- Unique wall system BASF HP wall
- 2″ neopor exterior rigid insulation
- High performance triple glazed windows
- High efficiency furnace with cold climate air source heat pump
- below 1.5 ACH thanks to the help from Airtight Solutions, with their Aerobarrier technology.
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CHBA Net Zero Renovation Pilot – Call for applications!
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Net zero homes are no longer reserved for new construction anymore!
The CHBA is calling for applications to participate in the Net Zero reno pilot. The objective of this pilot is to is to validate the Technical and Administrative Program Requirements of the Net Zero Renovations Labelling Program. The Net Zero Committee will review applications on a monthly basis as per the schedule listed on their website. The final application deadline is February 5th, 2021.
For more information regarding application procedure and eligibility criteria, click here.
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New requirements set for January 2022 in Vancouver to lower carbon pollution in new home construction
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Vancouver city council has made a transformative move in its goal to lower carbon pollution in the city by updating the bylaw with new requirements to apply to the construction of new single family homes, duplexes, laneway homes, townhouse, and low rise multi-family residential buildings.
These requirements, which do not take effect until January 2022, are aimed at ensuring new homes are energy efficient as the city continues the push to reduce carbon emissions by 1.2 million tonnes by 2030. These requirements will result in 63% less carbon pollution than a typical home built in 2019, and 83% less carbon pollution than a similar home built to Vancouver building standards in 2007.
New construction in 2022 will require a builder to incorporate an electric space and hot water heating system, along with the addition of energy efficient roofs and windows to prevent heat loss. The new requirements, however, will not ban new natural gas connections in homes that are used for cooking appliances and fireplaces.
For more information on the new requirements, click here.
For the full detailed city staff report released by the Vancouver council, click here.
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CACEA Webinar – Heat Pumps
Presenter: Matthew Salked
When: Tuesday, June 23rd
8:00 am to 9:00 am PDT
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What you will learn
Matthew, a Senior Energy Advisor at Building Energy Inc. and CACEA member will facilitate a conversation with heat pump providers. Some topics of discussion will include the overview of heat pumps, modeling considerations, debunking myths and communicating with builders.
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Naikoon Contracting
New 3387 ft² house
North Vancouver
Mid-Construction: 0.24 ACH
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Habitat for Humanity
New 3175 ft² duplex
Campbell River
Final: 0.72 ACH
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Cayoosh Construction Ltd
New 4178 ft² duplex
Whistler
Mid-Construction: 0.65 ACH
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Whistler Coast Construction
New 3195 ft² house
Whistler
Final: 0.85 ACH
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COP (The Coefficient of Performance)
The coefficient of performance or COP (sometimes CP or CoP) of a heat pump, refrigerator or air conditioning system is a ratio of useful heating or cooling provided to work required. Higher COPs equate to lower operating costs.
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For information on the BC Energy Step Code, EnerGuide ratings, Blower Door Airtightness tests, Thermal Imaging, BuiltGreen, Net Zero Homes contact Elisabeth at manager@capitalhomeenergy.com
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