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The Provincial Context Building Act Consistency, Competency & Innovation December 2017 – end of ‘local building requirements’ in bylaws Climate Leadership Plan BC Building Code ‘Net zero ready’ by 2032 Energy Step Code for local governments to implement Two provincial initiatives driving the Energy Step Code’s development. CLP last summer. Commits to “Net Zero ready” – which basically means very energy efficient buildings – by 2032. The Federal government indicated as part of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth & Climate Change they will have NZE model codes by 2030 for the provinces to adopt.

The Local Government Context Energy Step Code – Overview Current State: Range of programs and approaches to improve efficiency in each community Multiple standards - inconsistency

Energy Efficiency Working Group | LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | NGO’S | PROVINCE | DESIGNERS & BUILDERS Province convened EEWG - Tasked with developing recommendations for a consistent way to measure energy performance in new buildings | UTILITIES | PROFESSIONALS & TRADES

How the BC Energy Step Code Works (Part 9) Step 1 tightens up requirements, making builders pay attention to details and ensuring a quality building envelope. Step 1 requires performance testing of the building during construction to ensure that the building envelope is well-sealed.

How the BC Energy Step Code Works (Part 9) Once buildings are being measured for performance (Step 1), the middle steps actually require higher performance levels. These Steps reference standards that have already been developed by industry, such as Energy Star, R2000, and Built Green. There are already many buildings constructed at these Steps in BC through industry leadership and local government policy.

How the BC Energy Step Code Works (Part 9) Once buildings are being measured for performance (Step 1), the middle steps actually require higher performance levels. These Steps reference standards that have already been developed by industry, such as Energy Star, R2000, and Built Green. There are already many buildings constructed at these Steps in BC through industry leadership and local government policy.

How the BC Energy Step Code Works (Part 9) The Top Step in the Step Code is Net Zero Energy Ready buildings – also known as Passive design. These buildings [add in Net Zero ready definition from Climate Leadership Plan].

How the BC Energy Step Code Works (Part 9) Aligns with existing programs

What does the Energy Step Code Measure (Part 9)? Energy Step Code – Overview ‘Energy Efficiency’ in the Energy Step Code: Envelope Efficiency Equipment Efficiency Performance based

Metrics - Envelope Efficiency Energy Step Code – Overview Losses Air tightness Insulation Gains Solar gain People & equipment Units of heat energy required for constant temperature after losses and gains (ignores equipment efficiency).

Metrics - Equipment Efficiency Energy Step Code – Overview Energy Use Heat Water heating Ventilation Lights and plug loads (large buildings only) Energy Use

Performance Compliance Energy Modeling by Natural Resources Canada Certified Energy Advisor Air-Tightness Testing Achieve minimum performance levels No Prescriptive Energy Requirements

Similar Existing Programs Similar Programs: City of North Van (N-RZ) Richmond (TH RZ) Surrey (N-DB) City of North Van (TH RZ) Sparwood (BPR) Invermere (Incent) Kimberley (BPR) City of North Van (DB) ToL (BPR) Saanich (RZ) Whistler (EA incent.) New West (EA incent.)

Higher performance housing Code = Steps ~2/3.

Higher performance housing Townhouse rezoning policy ~Step 3; 550 units since 2014.

Higher performance housing 98% of houses since 2012 built to Step 2.

Higher performance housing Green Building Permit Rebate Program =~Step 2.

Higher performance housing Density Bonus Program= ~Step 3.

Higher performance housing 75 houses built to Step 3.

Support and Next Steps Energy Step Code Council Best Practices Guide | LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | NGO’S | UTILITIES | PROVINCE | DESIGNERS & BUILDERS | PROFESSIONALS & TRADES Energy Step Code Council Best Practices Guide Costing studies (provincial and regional) Training and capacity scan Communications and training products for councils and staff builders, trades, professionals, and suppliers Provincial, Federal and Utility funding programs Energy Step Code Council is overseeing development of resources to support implementation.

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