Hi friend, Welcome to the July edition of HPSC Monthly. This month, we bring you these top stories and more: - New interest-free loans available for retrofits - up to $40,000 for homeowners!
- Vancity launches free Home Energy Advice for their members.
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Do you provide services in Abbotsford? The City wants to hear from you!
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Vancity Launches Free Home Energy Advice for Members
Vancity has teamed up with City Green Solutions to offer its members free Home Energy Advice with an energy expert. Homeowners can get personalized support on what upgrades to their home can help with comfort, affordability and lowering emissions. Members will get a report with the recommendations for their home and they can even get follow-up support along their journey.
"We see the Home Energy Advice initiative as a great tool that contractors and installers can refer homeowners to," says Emily Pearson of Vancity. "Getting the right advice for a project can ensure that we make upgrades in homes that are the right choice for the member and for the climate.”
To share this tool with your customers, direct them to: homeenergyadvice.citygreen.ca
Vancity is a values-based financial co-operative that uses its assets to improve the financial well being of its members as well as their communities. Vancity is a funding partner of the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) and they are committed to connecting their members with qualified retrofit contractors in BC through the HPCN.
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Check back next month for more featured members. |
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HPCN Membership Snapshot
The table below summarizes HPCN membership by region and sector as of July 14, 2022. You can read more about rebate program eligibility and HPCN membership here.
The table does not include registrants: contractors currently completing the registration requirements who have not yet become full members. |
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Do you Provide Services in the Abbotsford Area?
If your business provides services in the City of Abbotsford area, your input is wanted!
The Community Energy Association (CEA) is working with the City of Abbotsford to create a Residential Retrofit Program. Homeowners are becoming more informed on what is needed to increase energy efficiency of their homes, and they are looking for contractors and trades who are up-to-date on technology, solutions, and policy. As demand for energy retrofits grows, your business can benefit.
Is there training or education you and your team need to be ready? Are there municipal policies that you feel could be improved? Whether you want to learn about new mechanical systems, how to navigate provincial and federal rebate programs, or how to bring a “whole home” approach to a deep energy retrofit project – CEA wants to hear what supports to prioritize in the upcoming Residential Retrofit Program for the City of Abbotsford.
Click Here to Provide Your Feedback The deadline for responses is July 21. Your responses will directly inform recommendations on new training programs, incentives, and policy.
The Community Energy Association (CEA) is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting local governments and indigenous communities to reduce emissions, conserve energy and progressively transition to a low carbon, resilient economy. If you have any questions or feedback about this project or any technical issues with the survey itself, contact CEA.
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| BC Green Building Calendar
Check out the new BC Green Building Calendar, a resource to find all of the latest events and training related to green building subject matter, including: emissions, energy efficiency, resiliency, high-performance design, and more. |
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High Performance Building Workshops Abbotsford | July 26, Aug 24, and Sep 14 | $150-$500
The City of Abbotsford is hosting a series of in-person high performance building workshops focused on building envelope practices, applicable to both retrofits and new construction. Sign-up for the remaining sessions or choose individual dates. Presented by Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design Build in partnership with the Canadian Homebuilders Association of BC Fraser Valley, FortisBC, and the HPSC. |
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Air Sealing and Retrofits 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
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TECA Principles of Moving Air Online | August 17-22 | $659 + GST (non-members)
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.
TECA Heat Loss/Heat Gain Course Online | July and August options | $385 + GST (non-members)
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. |
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HRAI Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations Online | June 18-21 | $1,240 + taxes
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.
HRAI Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation Online | On-Demand | $79 + taxes
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.
A discount code for these HRAI courses is accessible upon registration with the HPCN. |
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| Quality Installation of Insulation Retrofits in BC Homes
Online | On Demand | FREE for BC Contractors applying to the HPCN*
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 Online | On Demand | FREE for BC Contractors applying to the HPCN*
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.
*Home Performance Contractor Network – limited time offer. Discount code available upon registration. |
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2021 Revised - Best Practice Guide for Replacement Window and Doors Digital ($150) or Print ($290) (non-member prices)
Developed ─ and newly revised ─ by the Fenestration Association of BC and BC Housing, this guide applies current building science and best practices to the replacement of windows and doors in wood-frame residential buildings. It provides practical information and useful guidelines to help ensure these products are replaced in a way that improves the durability of building enclosures in existing buildings. 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.
Did you know? This guide is a required resource for registration with the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN). Contractors registering with the HPCN are eligible for a discounted copy of the guide. Learn more at homeperformance.ca/contractornetwork |
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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: - General principles for business owners and managers
- Health and safety concerns
- Customer service
- Human resources
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Design considerations and building science
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| Become a Program-Qualified Energy Advisor Ongoing Applications
Program-Qualified Energy Advisors (PQEAs) are EnerGuide Rating System registered energy advisors (working with Service Organizations licensed through Natural Resources Canada) who have completed additional BC rebate program-focused orientation training. To access the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs Energy Advisor Supported Rebates homeowners must use a PQEA to deliver the required EnerGuide home energy evaluations.
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This list of training and events is compiled for your information. The HPSC is not affiliated with any of the third party organizations providing training or hosting events.
Know of other professional development opportunities? Let us know at info@homeperformance.ca |
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