Building Better with Energy Step Code Workshop - Nelson

The Community Energy Association accelerates bold action by local governments and Indigenous communities related to climate and energy. CEA grew from a committee established by the Government of BC and the Union of BC Municipalities in the 1990s and was incorporated as a non-profit in 2003.Today, CEA’s members and staff live in communities large and small and bring their collective expertise, experiences, commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and passion to help lower local emissions and build healthy, resilient communities.

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Hosted by the Community Energy Association with support from the Regional District of Central Kootenay, City of Nelson and the City of Castlegar, this is a workshop  for builders, tradespeople, designers and building officials to learn how to practically apply the BC Energy Step Code - a new provincial framework aimed at more efficient, healthier, and more comfortable buildings.
Attendees will be eligible for 6.5 CPD credits (Group A) from BC Housing and/or credits through the Building Officials Association of BC. 
Overview
Join Torsten Ely of RDH Building Science, and Gerry Sawkins, of 3 West Building Energy Consultants Inc, as they examine a holistic approach to the application of the BC Energy Step Code in a West Kootenay context.  Hands-on mobile wall assemblies will  be on site to enhance understanding and learning (see an overview of these assemblies here: .http://www.hamiddesignbuild.com/SimplyPut/must-know-wood-frame-wall-mockups/ ) 
Haley Newmarch will present the FortisBC incentive program for new homes, Patricia Dehnel (CEA) will present the regional approach to Step Code and sustainability checklists.
Workshop topics include: 
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building envelope optimization through energy modelling, design and air tightness testing
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proper sizing and integration of mechanical and ventilation systems 
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review of local case studies for new home builds
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The early bird rate is $158 for registrations until September 18. For registrations after this date, the fee is $175. CHBA and CEA members are eligible for a 10% discount.
A continental breakfast, coffee break and buffet lunch are included.
Agenda  
7:30 – Registration & coffee
8:00 – Welcome: Patricia Dehnel, CEA
8:05 – Energy Step Code overview and optimizing building envelopes: Torsten Ely, RDH
9:45 – BREAK
10:00 – Optimizing building envelopes, interactive wall assembly Q&A: Torsten Ely, RDH 
12:00 –  LUNCH & morning feedback survey
12:30 – Integration & sizing of mechanical and ventilation systems: Torsten Ely, RDH
14:00 – Review of local case studies: Gerry Sawkins, Energy Advisor 
14:45 – BREAK
15:00 –  Regional Step Code approach & sustainability checklists: Patricia Dehnel, CEA.
15:20 – New Home Program incentives: Haley Newmarch, FortisBC
15:40 – Wrap and consultation with builders, feedback survey: Patricia Dehnel, CEA
16:00 – CLOSE  
About our main speaker
Torsten Ely brings an in-depth knowledge of high performance buildings to the RDH team, including a wealth of experience with the EnerGuide Rating System, the BC Energy Step Code, Passive House design, and building science.
Torsten’s primary responsibilities at RDH include a variety of project work including Passive House consulting, Step Code services, energy audits and energy modeling.
Prior to joining RDH, Torsten worked as a Senior Building Energy Analyst at City Green Solutions where he led energy audits and assessments, completed energy modeling, provided technical support, and trained new Energy Advisors. 
Further information
Please click on the green box labelled "TICKETS" to purchase your ticket. For more info and assistance, contact Gaëtane Carignan of the Community Energy Association at gcarignan@communityenergy.bc.ca or 250-469-6783 ext. 712.
Thank you to our partners and supporters
This event has been made possible thanks to FortisBC, BC Hydro, BC Housing, the Province of BC, Regional District of Central Kootenays, the City of Nelson and the City of Castlegar. Thank you also to CHBA BC for your support.

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