Hi friend, Welcome to the October 2023 edition of HPSC Monthly. This month, we bring you these top stories and more: - FortisBC’s Appliance Maintenance Rebate Deadline has been Extended
- Pacific Northern Gas Announces New Residential Rebate Programs
- New Funding Initiative for Career Advancement
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FortisBC’s Appliance Maintenance Rebate Deadline has been Extended The eligible service deadline has been extended to November 30, 2023. All applications must be received by December 31, 2023.
Customers may be eligible for a $25 rebate on a natural gas furnace or boiler service, a $50 rebate for a service on a tankless water heater and a $25 rebate per fireplace (maximum two per household).
Invoice dates must be between July 1 and November 30, 2023, to be eligible.
For more information, visit fortisbc.com/rebates. |
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The HPSC hit the road this October to celebrate Energy Efficiency Day in the East Kootenays. Thank you to Efficiency Canada for sponsoring our networking events in Fernie, Invermere, and Kimberley. It was a great opportunity to meet local contractors and other industry professionals.
Thank you to everyone that came out to join us; and to those we missed - we look forward to seeing you next time!
To learn more about Efficiency Canada, visit their website. |
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Pacific Northern Gas Announces 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.
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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New Funding Initiative for Trades Career Advancement
The BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) has announced a new Career Advancement Bursary launching November 1, 2023. The program will provide funding for equity priority tradespeople in British Columbia who are facing barriers in advancing in their trades journey, to help them access training, certifications, networking, and educational opportunities. Eligible participants include tradespeople, of any gender, who are Indigenous, persons of colour, 2SLGBTIAQ+, immigrants, or persons with disabilities, as well as women.
To learn more about this funding opportunity, register for BCCWITT's upcoming webinar on Thursday, November 2nd, from 6:00-7:00pm. |
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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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| 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.
FALL 2023 DATE: Oct 19 - Cranbrook*
*A $200 subsidy is available for this location. Please email education@chbabc.org for more information.
SPRING 2024 DATES: 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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| BCCWITT Info Session Online | Thursday, October19, 6:00-7:00pm | Free
Learn all about the BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) including about their programs, clients, partnerships, and more. There will be an opportunity for questions.
Digital Organizing 101 training with Beth Becker Online | Saturday, November 4, 10:00am-1:00pm | Free
Join members of the BCCWITT community to learn about using digital tools and communications for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive skilled trades industry. This session will provide an introduction on tools needed to organize our networks of diverse tradespeople and our allies online to reach our shared goals. |
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| HPCN REQUIRED COURSES - OPTION 1
TECA Principles of Moving Air Online | Classes starting Nov 29 | $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 Nov 6 | $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
70% off - HRAI Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation Online | On-Demand | $28.04*
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.
70% off - HRAI Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations
Online | Classes starting Nov 17 | $428.40*
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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