January 2022 View in Browser Hi friend,
Welcome to the first 2022 edition of HPSC Monthly! This month, we bring you these top stories and more:
Featured News
Home Performance Contractor Network Q&A and Feedback Session
We want to hear from you!
Signed up for the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) and have feedback to share? New to the HPCN and need answers to your questions? Confused about the HPCN and who the Home Performance Stakeholder Council is?
Bring all your questions and comments to our next engagement session.
Date: Tuesday, January 18 Time: 1:00-2:00pm PST Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-6prDwuGtUnMUjuCx7bV1UOFb51Qlly
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. HPSC & Program Updates
HPCN Spotlight: Western Insulation
Introducing the first insulation company to complete their HPCN registration: Western Insulation!
For owner/director Preet Sangha, the decision to join the HPCN was an easy one. For him, it is all about providing more knowledge and opportunities for his customers, including
Western Insulation supports the HPCN as an important part of improving quality workmanship in the industry. The up-to-date training and access to rebates helps his company deliver the right product for his customers' needs.
When asked his advice for other contractors in BC, Preet had this encouragement to share: "The registration process was easy. Sign-up with the HPCN so you can provide better quality installs and give your customers access to rebates."
To learn more and register for the HPCN, visit homeperformance.ca/contractornetwork. Did you know? There is a search tool that promotes HPCN contractors to homeowners based on their service areas. The tool is currently located at BetterHomesBC.ca/find-a-contractor and will be added to additional sites in the future.
Join the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) to add your company to the search tool* and access other exclusive benefits.
*The tool also displays current Program Registered Contractor (PRC) members; the PRC program is transitioning to the HPCN. Industry News
Staffing Up for Spring/Summer 2022
Looking ahead to spring/summer hiring? Register for these upcoming recruiting opportunities:
Online | Ongoing Post jobs for free on this BC-exclusive service. Plus, recent updates to the site means your business will get more exposure to qualified job seekers, be able to invite job seekers to apply to jobs and fill positions faster, and receive real-time data on job posting progress
Construction Hires Virtual Job Fair Online | Friday, February 4 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
British Columbia Virtual Job Fair Online | Wednesday, March 30 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST After a successful run during the pandemic, the virtual job fair for BC is back for another year. Learn more about becoming a virtual exhibitor.
Know of another recruitment opportunity for BC businesses? Let us know by sending the information to info@homeperformance.ca Share your Input with the Federal Government
There are a few days left to share your input on the Government of Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Complete the questionnaire by this Friday, January 14.
Why it Matters to Residential Retrofit Professionals
Canada has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, as part of global climate action efforts. GHGs are produced from a variety of everyday activities including the energy use from heating and cooling homes. Part of Canada's plan to reduce GHG emissions will therefore need to address energy efficiency and fuel types in new and existing BC homes.
This questionnaire is an opportunity for home performance professionals to tell the government what opportunities and challenges exist when addressing energy needs in existing homes, to ask for specific resources or funding, and to share your support for measures that encourage improved home performance for existing homes. Training & Events
Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) Thermal Bridging Guide Webinar Online | Tuesday, January 25 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST | FREE Thermal bridging is important to consider for all buildings as it can have a significant impact on a building's thermal enclosure performance. It is an especially important part of energy modelling retrofit projects as modelling typically requires calibration to utility bills or measured end-uses. For buildings considering a deep energy retrofit such as those participating in Enbridge's Savings by Design program, consideration of thermal bridging is required to determine the enclosure performance upgrades and their relative impact on energy use. Online | On Demand | Free | Available to HPCN registrants/members only This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of air sealing for Part 9 (single family detached and attached) residential building retrofit contractors. The goal of this course is to inform contractors working in retrofit rebate programs of both the recommendations and best practices for air sealing to enhance consumer satisfaction and comfort, maximize energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions, and improve home durability. Register with the HPCN to access the course: homeperformance.ca/contractornetwork TECA Principles of Moving Air This course will benefit those working in the New, Retrofit or Repair portions of the industry. It was developed to give those who are designing or installing duct systems the ability to create quiet, efficient systems which deliver the required volumes while using the least fan energy. Today, furnaces, heat pumps and ventilation systems require larger volumes of air to be moved. Duct fitting shape, the number of fittings, air filters, coils all contribute to reduced flow in ductwork.
The course is intended to help participants perform accurate and code-compliant heat loss and heat gain calculations. The BC Building Code calls for CSA F280-12 for calculation of heat loss and heat gain, for Part 9 buildings. The TECA Heat Loss / Gain software has been designed to give users an accurate and simple way to calculate heating and cooling loads by the CSA F280-12 calculation methods. HRAI Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations Based on the CSA Standard F280-12, students get a firsthand introduction of the basic principles of building science and heat loss/gain. Through various in-class exercises, the student will learn how to determine the thermal resistance (R value) of various building assemblies, such as walls and ceilings. Accurately, calculate room by room heat loss and gain while considering the influences of occupancy, exposure, ventilation, air leakage across the building envelope and more.
Through this online course, participants are introduced to the basic principles of residential ventilation. The course starts by defining the concepts known as “House as a System”; the flow of air, heat and water and how these impact natural ventilation (i.e., air leakage). The course includes a description of the theory of mechanical airflow including air pressure, duct resistance and fan ratings. A review of the impact on combustion appliances, humidity levels and indoor air quality is also provided. Quality Installation of Insulation Retrofits in BC Homes This course covers best practices for the quality installation of insulation in residential retrofit applications specific to single-family homes in British Columbia. Supported by the Province of BC, BC Hydro and FortisBC, this course is part of HPCN training requirements that will become mandatory for select rebate programs in 2022. Quality Installation of Forced Air Furnace and Air Source Heat Pump Retrofits in BC Homes This course covers best practices for the quality installation of furnaces and air-source heat pumps in residential retrofit applications specific to single-family homes in British Columbia. Supported by the Province of BC, BC Hydro and FortisBC, this course is part of HPCN training requirements that will become mandatory for select rebate programs in 2022. 2021 Revised - Best Practice Guide for Replacement Window and Doors It specifically addresses the unique challenges presented by BC’s coastal climate, which has inspired advancements in building envelope technology that have been adopted around the world. CHBA BC Renovation Fundamentals Online | On-Demand | $349 The goal of this course is to provide renovators like you with an introduction to the basic knowledge needed to perform your job as a business owner or manager. By completing this course you'll gain a foundational understanding of the best practices for running a professional and successful renovation business in Canada. Note: there is a final exam at the end of the online course. Course topics include:
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