Hi friend, Welcome to the September edition of HPSC Monthly. This month, we bring you these top stories and more: - Rebate program updates for heat pumps and windows & doors
- HVAC contractors: share your thoughts and receive $100
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Register for a High Performance Building Envelope Workshop in the Okanagan
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Celebrate Energy Efficiency
Join the HPSC in celebrating Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. The annual event is celebrated across North America to inspire conversations and action for energy efficiency. Learn more about how your company can show support and join the conversation for energy efficiency.
This year, Efficiency Canada is also hosting a live event to celebrate Energy Efficiency Day, with a focus on growing the labour force for the energy efficiency industry. The event will take place later in the week on Friday, October 7. Learn more and register on Efficiency Canada's event page. |
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Heat Pump Rebate Program Update Effective October 1, 2022
The eligible air source heat pump requirements in the Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes programs will be updated effective October 1, 2022. These updates are being implemented to help ensure that homeowners are installing the best energy efficient models in their home and to help align with the federal Greener Homes program.
Program updates for ductless and ducted heat pumps are:
1) Ductless mini-split heat pump requirements All ductless mini-split heat pumps must: - have an HSPF ≥10.00; SEER ≥16.00
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have a variable speed compressor
- have a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton)
- be installed in an eligible home that is 1,200 square feet or less
2) Ductless multi-split heat pump requirements All ductless multi-split heat pumps must: - have an HSPF ≥10.00; SEER ≥16.00
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have a variable speed compressor
- have a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton)
- have a minimum of two indoor head units
3) Central ducted heat pump requirements All central ducted heat pump systems must: - have an HSPF ≥10.00; SEER ≥16.00
- have a variable speed compressor
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a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton)
4) Dual fuel ducted heat pump requirements All dual fuel ducted heat pump systems must: - have an HSPF ≥10.00; SEER ≥16.00
- a minimum capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton)
- variable speed will not be required for dual fuel heat pumps
See the detailed table on the changes effective on October 1, 2022 below. New heat pump requirements for rebate eligibility - Program requirements are reviewed based on the installation invoice date
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| Window & Door Rebate Program Update Effective October 1, 2022
The eligible window and door requirements in the Home Renovation Rebate and CleanBC Better Homes programs will be updated effective October 1, 2022.
In the past five years, residential window and door performances have increased significantly. As such, new regulations have recently come into effect, which will subsequently result in the following rebate updates in 2022: |
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How does this impact the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate program? As of October 1, 2022, the program rebate requirements for windows and doors will be as follows: |
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Note: As of April 1, 2022, homes located in the City of Vancouver’s municipal boundaries are not eligible for Tier 1 or 2 window and door rebates. Key terms and conditions also remain the same, including: - Must be installed by licensed contractor with a valid BC business license for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed.
- Windows and doors must replace existing windows and doors in a residential single family detached dwelling, row or town homes or mobile homes on permanent foundation.
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Maximum twenty (20) windows or doors rebates per household.
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For full Terms & Conditions and program details, please visit BetterHomesBC.ca.
How long do customers in the City of Vancouver have to apply for their Tier 2 window or door rebate? City of Vancouver customers who have invoices for Tier 2 windows and doors dated on or before March 31, 2022, have six (6) months from the invoice date to apply for the rebate. How long do customers have to apply for their Tier 1 window rebate?
Customers who have invoices for windows installed on or before September 30, 2022, have six (6) months from the invoice date to apply for a rebate.
Please reach out to the program administrators if you have any questions or comments about the new requirements effective October 1, 2022:
BC Hydro - alliance@bchydro.com
FortisBC - homerebates@fortisbc.com
CleanBC - betterhomesBC@gov.bc.ca |
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HVAC Contractors - Share your Thoughts and Receive $100
OPEN Technologies, a Vancouver-based software company, is seeking BC HVAC contractors to participate in interviews.
The company is designing a software tool focused on streamlining the decarbonization of existing residential dwellings. OPEN Technologies wants to interview industry professionals to identify the friction points where their new software may be able to help.
The goal of the interviews is to better understand contractors' business, the points of market friction, and the ways that their software could best serve the needs of the HVAC industry as it shifts and grows in the coming years.
All interviews are confidential and they provide a $100 honorarium for your time, which can go to you personally, your company, or to a charity of your choice.
To participate in an interview, email Donovan Woollard at donovan@opentech.eco |
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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 Envelope Workshops Okanagan | Sep 26, 29 and Oct 6 | $250 (members)/$400 (non-members) FortisBC is sponsoring a one-day training session; High Performance Building Envelopes presented by Hamid Design Build.
This whole-day workshop is based on several examples and case studies that will explain the differences between a high performance and energy efficient building and will familiarize participants with the concept of holistic approach towards building envelope energy efficiency.
There will also be a great emphasis on the intergraded design process via various brainstorming sessions and group works. The team at Hamid Design Build will also bring mobile building envelope assembly mock-ups, plus a wide range of building envelope products and systems as part of the sessions.
The workshops will run from 8:30am to 4:30pm in three locations in the Okanagan. For more details about the session and to register through the CHBA site click on the appropriate link below:
September 26 in Penticton at the Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre
September 29 in Kelowna at the Coast Capri Hotel
October 6 in Kamloops at the Colombo Lodge You may be eligible for CPD credits at the end of the session. Space is limited, register soon.
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| HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals
Online | Sep 27 | $645 + tax
Participants will receive the skills and knowledge to balance the airflows of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV/ERVs). They will also have an overview of the installation and measurement requirements. An HRAI checklist for installation and servicing of HRVs and ventilation systems will be made available, for use when on the job. |
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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 | Classes starting Sep 21, Oct 6, and Oct 20 | $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 | Classes starting Sep 19, Oct 3, and Oct 17 | $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 | Classes starting Sep 19, Oct 18, Nov 25 and more | $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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