Energy Efficiency Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated. Let Us Streamline The Process.
​Get Energy Planning Done Before You Build
We partner with construction companies to provide energy advising and modeling based on your building plans. Our recommendations help you meet efficiency targets before construction begins, saving you from costly changes later.
Being one of the only energy advisors this side of BC, we are highly accessible to Kootenay homeowners and construction companies. This means quick turnarounds and an expedited process which is enough to put a smile on any homeowner or contractor’s face.
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Our Services
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​Blower door testing to determine air leakages in existing building, retrofits and new construction projects
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Energy efficiency ratings calculations - a standardised way to display energy use and loss in a buildings Annual GHG emissions calculations
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Energy Efficiency Action Roadmap development that includes recommended upgrades for increasing overall efficiency and GHG emissions reductions
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Guidance and recommendations in application for federal and provincial-level grants and rebates
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Pre- and post- energy retrofit assessments for grant applications
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Guidance in meeting the BC Step-Code requirements for new construction projects
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Design stage energy modelling and upgrade recommendations for new construction
The BC government has announced a goal for all new buildings to achieve net-zero energy by 2032. Historically the energy industry has lacked a clear plan for how to achieve this target. The BC Energy Step Code provides a structured approach to building and energy efficiency, outlining a realistic process for homeowners and construction companies alike.
As of May 1, 2023, the updated BC Building Code requires every new building to deliver a level of energy-efficiency performance equivalent to 20% more energy efficiency over a 2018 baseline building. With this increase in Energy Step Code requirements, small residential homes (Part 9) will be required to meet Step 3, with more complex buildings (Part 3) required to meet Step 2.
We provide an all-encompassing approach which includes identifying and rectifying air leaks, calculating standardised energy efficiency ratings and emissions reports, recommending upgrades, accessing grants and rebates, and meeting BC Step Code requirements for new projects.