April 2022 View in Browser Hi friend,
Welcome to the April edition of HPSC Monthly. This month, we bring you these top stories and more:
Featured News
Contractor's Forum
This year's event is just a couple weeks away! Make sure you are registered to attend.
Join your industry peers for a virtual meet-up. Ask your questions, share your feedback, and get need-to-know information on the latest home performance initiatives.
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Time: 9:00-11:00am PST Cost: Free Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscO6vqzkvGdUcvkiowQ7pyY-U8bGqbIbv (A Zoom link will be provided after registration)
Agenda
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City of Vancouver New Mechanical Permit
As of July 1, 2022, a mechanical permit will be required for the installation and replacement of space heating and cooling systems for new construction and existing buildings within the City of Vancouver.
Contractors will be able to apply for the permit online. Visit the City of Vancouver website for more information. Heat Pump Rebate Eligibility
Beginning July 1, 2022, BC homeowners looking for heat pump rebates* will need to hire an HPCN or HPCN In Progress contractor.
Want to be added to the search tool and make sure your customers are eligible for heat pump rebates? Complete your HPCN registration before July 1.
Visit homeperformance.ca/contractornetwork to get started.
*From the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate programs. Industry News
Efficiency for All
More than one in five Canadian households struggle to meet their home energy needs. A new report by Efficiency Canada, a research group based at Carleton University, shows how federal investment in provincial low-income energy efficiency programming could help achieve net-zero emissions and reduce energy poverty.
Policies and programs that support energy efficiency upgrades represent good business opportunities for the BC home performance industry. For example, in BC, two income qualified rebate programs exist to assist low-income home owners with energy upgrades: These programs open up a new segment of potential customers that otherwise would not be able to afford home performance products or services.
To offer your customers access to these income qualified programs, finish your HPCN registration; visit homeperformance.ca/contractornetwork to learn more. 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. Online or In-Person, Toronto | $355+
Aligned with Canada’s 2050 net-zero emissions goal, the plan to retrofit more homes has been accelerated and a program to help owners manage the disruptive deep retrofit process while reducing costs by bundling similar retrofits across homes is very much needed. The second annual Retrofit Canada Conference will focus on:
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 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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