February 2022 View in Browser Hi friend,
Welcome to the February edition of HPSC Monthly. This month, we bring you these top stories and more:
Featured News
Save the date for this year's annual Contractors' Forum. Due to ongoing COVID-related uncertainties, the event will be virtual for the second (and hopefully final!) time. Details and registration link coming soon.
In the meantime, tell us what you would like to see at the forum. Click here to answer two short questions that will help us design an event that benefits you. HPSC & Program Updates
Industry Supplier, Distributor, and Manufacturer Meetings
To continue supporting the BC residential retrofit industry, the HPSC is now conducting frequent meetings with home performance suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. These 30 minute calls are a great opportunity to connect with these important stakeholders, promote the HPSC and the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN), and answer questions.
These interactive sessions are typically held on Fridays from 1:30-2:00pm PST and cover:
The meetings have started with a focus on the HVAC sector and the HPSC would like to thank the following teams for participating so far: Refrigerant Supply (RSL), Master Group, Carrier, and EMCO.
Get Involved If your supply, distribution or manufacturing company is interested in participating, email Greg Bloom at greg@homeperformance.ca to schedule a session. Representatives from HVAC, insulation, and windows and doors sectors are all welcome.
Contractors - spread the word to your suppliers! Industry News
FortisBC – Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot
A fantastic new opportunity is available for your customers from FortisBC. Here is the need-to-know information for FortisBC's new Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot:
About the Pilot
Eligibility
Spread the Word
Metro Vancouver Clean Air Plan
The Clean Air Plan was adopted by the Metro Vancouver Board in September 2021 and includes key actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region, including emissions from residential buildings. The Clean Air Plan includes strategies for new and existing buildings and mentions that "more households will benefit from retrofit incentives" and that there will be more "education programs that enable building owners to reduce emissions and energy use". You can read the complete plan on Metro Vancouver's website.
Training & Events
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. Building Science Live: Rainscreens: When, Where and Why? Webinar | Wednesday, February 16 | Free
This session reaches back to the basics of design to explore the definition and five fundamental parts of a rainscreen before taking learners through a regional exploration of when, where, and why rainscreen technology is appropriate for different building exposures and typologies. Led by John Straube, this session is introductory enough for newcomers to appreciate but detailed enough to remind seasoned professionals of the pitfalls to avoid when implementing this design approach. In-person Forum | March 23 & 24 | See website for cost
BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest forum connecting the holistic building industry. Sign-up to be an exhibitor or register to attend. Join them at the Vancouver Convention Centre to interact, learn and discover the newest innovations from a market in constant transformation. The event will follow official government guidance and venue regulations. All patrons attending BUILDEX Vancouver will be required to provide proof of vaccination and government-issued ID to access the event. 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 *EVENING & WEEKEND COURSES ADDED*
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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