Hi friend, Welcome to the January 2024 edition of HPSC Monthly. This month, we bring you these top stories and more: -
FREE trade show pass for BUILDEX Vancouver
- Pacific Northern Gas - new residential rebate programs
- New pilot program for deep energy retrofits in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
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BUILDEX Vancouver
BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s number one platform to meet, network, learn, and source with colleagues and influencers from every corner of the building and construction industry. The HPSC will be hosting an exhibitor booth and our very own Managing Director, Jovan Cheema, will be part of a speaker panel. Come out and say hi!
The HPSC has partnered with BUILDEX Vancouver once again to offer E-News subscribers a FREE Trade Show pass. Use promo code BXV24 at checkout to claim your free Trade Show pass. Limited quantities are available, buy your tickets today! |
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Pacific Northern Gas - New Residential Rebate Programs
If you offer HVAC retrofit services to customers in the Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) service area, you will want to check out their new residential rebates.
Residential Dual-Fuel Ducted Heat Pump Top Up
The residential dual-fuel ducted heat pump top up offers up to $2,500 in rebates to customers who have received a Dual-Fuel Ducted Heat Pump Rebate from CleanBC. There is an additional incentive of $1,000 available to customers who replace their furnace with an ENERGY STAR® natural gas furnace and install a heat pump.
Income Qualified Furnace Replacement Program
Income qualified customers may be eligible for up to $5,000 in rebates when they upgrade their inefficient furnace or boiler with an ENERGY STAR® natural gas furnace or boiler. Residential Heat Recovery Ventilator Program The residential heat recovery ventilator program offers up to $1,000 to customers who install a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) in an existing or new home.
Further Information - Most of the new programs are retroactive to September 1, 2023.
- All HVAC rebate programs from PNG require homeowners to hire an HPCN member or PNG Preferred Contractor.
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A reminder that PNG has other residential rebates available for your customers as well. Check out all of their rebate programs on their website: png.ca/smartenergysolutions
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LEEP Trial Homes For Renovations
Are you a contractor or home designer working in the greater Victoria or greater Vancouver areas? You and your customers may have the opportunity to participate in a new trial project supporting deep energy retrofits.
The LEEP Trial Homes for Renovation Program is a trial project supporting up to 20 homes that are completing deep energy retrofits. Participating homes will undergo design supports (mechanical, electrical, and integrated design) and access grants toward that work. The purpose of the program is to better understand how systems design being integrated early in the retrofit process can achieve greater outcomes.
The program is currently recruiting homes and design professionals. Check it out and pass it along to any eligible customers, by visiting the program website or contacting leeptrialhomes@citygreen.ca.
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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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| Ensuring Quality Heat Pump Installations Webinar Series
Join CEA's monthly sessions to gain insights into top-notch heat pump installations. Every month, Rob Pope from Ecolighten Energy Solutions will guide attendees through crucial factors and industry standards that should be adhered to for ensuring the utmost quality in heat pump installations. Suitable for builders, designers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, and building officials.
Webinars may be eligible for CPD credits through BC Housing. Click the individual restriation links to learn more. |
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| Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts
Due to popular demand, CHBA BC's highly interactive one day workshop will return this Fall to more cities. This one-day training is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 Residential builders for gaining hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation and building the fundamental knowledge required to be successful in evaluating and implementing high-performance enclosure design demanded by current and future code requirements.
SPRING 2024 DATES: Feb 8 - Nanaimo Feb 29 - Kamloops
March 7 - Salmon Arm April 4 - Kelowna April 18 - Vernon
This course is approved for 7 CPD points. If you are interested in bringing more staff to the event, group rates are available. Note that there are a limited number of hands-on spots available for these sessions, so it is recommend to register early. |
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| HPCN REQUIRED COURSES - OPTION 1
TECA Principles of Moving Air Online | Classes starting Jan 31, 2024 | $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.
*Special Offer for Kootenays*
CEA has organized an in-person offering of the POMA course and is offering a $150 subsidy for those joining from the Kootenay, Boundary, and Columbia Basin regions. To learn more or to register, follow the links below:
TECA Heat Loss/Heat Gain Course Online | Classes starting Feb 12, 2024 | $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.
*HPCN members are eligible for a 100% reimbursement plus contribution towards wages. Visit homeperformance.ca/HPCN to learn more about membership and training subsidies. |
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| HPCN REQUIRED COURSES - OPTION 2
HRAI Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation Online | On-Demand | $89 + tax*
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.
HRAI Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations
Online | Classes starting Jan 20, 2024 | $1,360 + tax*
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.
*HPCN members are eligible for a 100% reimbursement plus contribution towards wages. Visit homeperformance.ca/HPCN to learn more about membership and training subsidies. |
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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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