Individuals who are currently living in homes that are 1 million dollars or higher in value indicate a strong preference for electrical vehicle chargers - with 34.44 percent* of those respondents considering it a “must have” feature.

The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act enshrines in legislation Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To better understand the impacts of this transition, FortisBC conducted an electrification costing study for the city of Kelowna.

Home construction techniques have seen some impressive advancements in recent years to the building envelope as we strive for greater energy efficiency. Yet most builders haven’t made big changes to the mechanical systems they’re installing. Point in case: the most used thermal appliance has a coefficiency of performance of less than 1.

What is Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) and how can it help deliver low carbon solutions? Enbridge Sustain will present their newly launched EaaS line of business which aims to help homeowners, developers and commercial customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through the design, installation, maintenance, and energy reporting of dependable and convenient energy solutions.

Net Zero construction is a crucial step towards reducing our carbon footprint and creating more sustainable communities. However, achieving Net Zero performance requires a collaborative effort from all parties involved. Join us for an informative webinar as we discuss the importance of collaboration in achieving Net Zero cost-effectively, and the role played by each partner.

With over 35% of Canadians living in homes valued at $1 million or more considering an electric vehicle (EV) charger a “Must Have”*, EV chargers can increase the desirability of new homes.

The Net Zero Home Labelling Program will launch it’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Picklist in 2023. The new technical criteria will help promote better IAQ and will help builders to achieve one our key brand promises: exceptional indoor air quality for healthier living.

During this webinar, FortisBC’s team of experts, along with members of the strata council and the project management company, will discuss how a real-life example of how an exterior renovation project turned into a major retrofit and why leveraging utilities rebates plays a key role in making these upgrades more attainable. Also, we will learn about Deep Energy Retrofits and the role different stakeholders play in a Deep Energy Retrofit project and how to overcome some critical challenges.

According to the CHBA National 2021 Home Buyer Preference Study, the top 3 overall “Must Have” home features identified by recent homebuyers are 1) high-efficiency windows, 2) energy-efficient appliances, and 3) an overall energy-efficient home.

Indoor air is 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air, which can lead to serious health risks. Since today’s high-performance homes let in significantly less fresh air than older, less efficient homes, these health risks are increasing.

Home construction techniques have seen some impressive advancements in recent years to the building envelope as we strive for greater energy efficiency. Yet most builders haven’t made big changes to the mechanical systems they’re installing. Point in case: the most used thermal appliance has a coefficiency of performance of less than 1.

With more people working from home and having kids attending remote school from home, having a home office or other livable space in the basement has become a bigger priority for many households.

During the 2020 Net Zero Leadership Summit last year, Chris Magwood, Executive Director at The Endeavour Centre & Builders for Climate Action, provided a very informative presentation on the work he has been doing on the impact of embodied carbon in materials.

With more people working from home and having kids attending remote school from home, having a home office or other livable space in the basement has become a bigger priority for many households. Join us for this webinar to learn how you can unlock the potential of an added living space that is healthier, safe, comfortable, durable, and also minimizes radon ingress.

There are many energy options for new Net Zero Homes, which can leave a builder wondering which option is the best for their project and, more importantly, is the Net Zero option affordable?

In 2019, FortisBC commissioned Guidehouse, a well-regarded consultancy with expertise in both energy and environmental issues, to study how a diversified pathway that utilizes natural gas and electric systems could perform using many of the actions Fortis BC is taking today to pursue their 30BY30 target (to reduce their customers' emissions by 30% by 2030).

Panasonic, in partnership with Karwood Ontario, is undertaking an exciting new project that examines the capital and operating costs of a traditional HVAC ducted system vs. a ductless air-source heat pump (ASHP) installation in a typical single storey home.

Homeowner concerns around home indoor air quality, comfort and energy costs were raised continuously throughout 2020, amplified by the pandemic.

Canada is on the path to advancing its energy codes in residential construction. The 2020 National Building Code (NBC) will support higher degrees of energy performance in homes through a tiered energy code with the most stringent tier intending to approximate to ‘Net Zero Energy Ready.’

2020 was the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program’s most impressive year yet, and this webinar gives an in-depth sneak peek into some of the most interesting findings from the 2020 Net Zero Home Labelling Program Summary Report, which is being released in May.

Join this webinar to learn about the results and lessons learned from the NRCan funded Net Zero Renovation Pilot initiative - directly from those who shaped it and used it to safely renovate homes to Net Zero or Net Zero Ready.

Building codes, product standards, and regulatory requirements are changing for spray foam. This webinar will examine the latest industry updates and how this impacts your projects. Join us to learn how spray foam’s innovative applications can make your upcoming project code compliant, energy efficient and green.

The newly released NRCan Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV Systems offers an integrated design strategy to support builders to seamlessly integrate solar PV into their projects.

Learn what the latest technical challenges are for getting to Net Zero – including new homes, MURBs, and renos? Join us for this riveting presentation on current hot topics in the Net Zero space. + BONUS Stump the Net Zero Chump

Presented by Brett Cass of CHBA Learn what the latest technical challenges are for getting to Net Zero – including new homes, MURBs, and renos? Join us for this riveting presentation on current hot topics in the Net Zero space.

Learn more about efforts underway to utilize modular construction to achieve Net Zero Energy levels of performance. CHBA’s Net Zero Project Manager, Marie Hanchet provides an update on the NRCan funded project “Affordable, Replicable, and Marketable Net Zero Ready MURBs”.

Join us for this webinar to learn more about efforts underway to utilize modular construction to achieve Net Zero Energy levels of performance. CHBA’s Net Zero Project Manager, Marie Hanchet will provide an update on the NRCan funded project “Affordable, Replicable, and Marketable Net Zero Ready MURBs”.

On February 1, 2020, version 1.1 of the Net Zero Home Labelling Program will officially launch. Qualified Participants are expected to join the v1.1 Update Webinar on Wednesday January 15th, 2020 from 1-2pm EST via GoToWebinar and have been emailed the registration link separately. If you’re unable to attend, you’ll be required to watch the recorded webinar and schedule time for an individual follow up phone call.

This webinar features lessons from the trenches of real projects. Four cities partnered with FCM/GMF to assess 8 project sites for technical feasibility (how to build net-zero neighbourhoods in 8 cases), financial feasibility (ie: how to fund it), and process feasibility (ie: how to get a permit). The participating cities all hosted mock-trial approvals processes and reported all the lessons learned. This webinar will cover the outcomes.

There’s a need for changes in wall design, detailing, and construction to move towards more highly insulated assemblies required to reach Net Zero and Net Zero Ready levels of performance. Exterior wall systems are an important consideration that determine much of the cost and constructability of a home. Details left for consideration on-site can lead to delays, costs, and deficiencies.

There’s a need for changes in wall design, detailing, and construction to move towards more highly insulated assemblies required to reach Net Zero and Net Zero Ready levels of performance. Exterior wall systems are an important consideration that determine much of the cost and constructability of a home. Details left for consideration on-site can lead to delays, costs, and deficiencies.

There’s a need for changes in wall design, detailing, and construction to move towards more highly insulated assemblies required to reach Net Zero and Net Zero Ready levels of performance. Exterior wall systems are an important consideration that determine much of the cost and constructability of a home. Details left for consideration on-site can lead to delays, costs, and deficiencies.

Mechanical ventilation equipment is a key component of your building and has a great influence on the comfort and health of the occupants. Gord Cooke from Building Knowledge Canada will share his thoughts and advice based on his extensive experience. Loïc Arès from Venmar will provide useful information to guide the builders and energy advisors through the different options available. Doug Tarry from Doug Tarry Homes will provide input about the use of energy recovery ventilators from a builders’ perspective, based on h

An exceptional level of airtightness is a critical first step towards achieving net zero ready performance and ensuring long term performance and durability of the building envelope. Simply adding more insulation to meet new stringent energy efficiency Codes without controlling air leakage could lead to unintended consequences and premature building enclosure failures.

More stringent energy codes require a different approach to the design of the building envelope. Builders are examining new ways of constructing walls that maximizes the performance of the different components by integrating them into one system.

Are you looking for that next generation of durable and cost effective wall systems that will get you over the Net Zero hump? What about the next mechanical system to efficiently provide comfort for your high performance homes?

This 16 minute pre-recorded webinar will provide members with insight into the energy efficiency results of the 2017 CHBA Home Buyer Preference Survey.

Energy storage is a natural step in the evolution of sustainable and resilient home building. This cutting edge technology increases the amount of solar energy used directly in the home. It also provides a reliable, quiet and safe source of backup power. And for builders, it’s a key differentiator that will change the way people look at your next development, and your business as a whole.

Join us for this webinar to learn about some of the tools that Energy Advisors and Builders are using to help design Building Envelopes for Net Zero Homes. Each presenter will provide an introduction to their tool, highlighting the key functionality and outputs. You will learn where to access the tools and who to contact for more information. After the presentations, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel.

Increasing energy performance requirements in codes means rethinking how we build envelopes. Examining the entire wall assembly and optimizing the window specifications may prove to be the best opportunity for builders to cost effectively improve the overall performance of their homes.

This presentation provides the results of the NRCan ecoEII Owens Corning Net Zero Energy Communities initiative.

Are you a planning on building a Net Zero or Net Zero Ready Home? Using right-sized HVAC equipment and ductwork will prevent on-off short-cycling, prolong equipment life, and increase operational efficiencies – not to mention improve occupant comfort. Smaller equipment and ductwork can also allow for greater design flexibility, offering more living space.

Kyle Kasawski is the Managing Director of SOLARMAX Power, PV supplier for the Landmark Group in Alberta.

Matthew Schiedel, is Building Knowledge Canada’s Net Zero Energy expert. He is the lead on several Net Zero projects for Building Knowledge, including regional consultant for Reid’s Heritage Homes’ five ecoEII community Net Zero Energy homes, two R-2000 Net Zero Energy home pilot projects and five additional CHBA Net Zero/Net Zero Ready pilot projects.

Ben Giudici is an electrical engineer and director with Riverside Energy Systems in Kamloops BC, former faculty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, and well versed in the design and application of PV systems in British Columbia. Riverside Energy Systems has designed and installed numerous residential and commercial PV systems in BC and abroad, including the CMHC EQuilibrium Green Dream Home in Kamloops.