Future-Proofing Construction in Cold Climates

Description

Join us for day 1 of this 2-day “Industry Innovation Days” series, presented by CHBA Northern BC and Community Energy Association through the Building A Legacy Initiative. 

Day 1:  Future-Proofing Construction in Cold Climates

Check out Day-2 (October 11):  LEEP Technology Forum here

Presenter:  Mark Bernhardt, Energy Advisor & High Performance Home Builder

Builders, building officials, energy advisors, suppliers, and other industry stakeholders, “What’s needed in this region to scale up deep energy retrofits, and how can we collaborate to make that happen?” We will discuss the unique challenges to implementing deep energy retrofits in northern communities and explore solutions and opportunities for scaling up retrofits.

Topics include:

-Role of the BC Energy Step Code & Zero Carbon Step Code

-Lessons Learned: deep retrofit opportunities & challenges

-Case Study: A one-hundred year old passive house (in Prince George)

-The role of local government in enabling retrofits

-The Step Code Compliance Checklist:  How to best benefit new residential construction projects

 6.5 CPDs have been pre-approved 

Registration:  $50+GST

Includes breakfast and lunch

Building A Legacy North is a collaboration of CHBA Northern BC and Community Energy Association, primarily funded by BC Hydro.