BC Energy Step CodeTackling the Carbon ConundrumLocal governments looking to rein in the climate pollution generated from buildings are coming up with creative solutions.Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
BC Energy Step CodeCelebrating High-Performance Leadership in VancouverEvent showcases winners in CleanBC Net-Zero Energy-Ready Challenge competitionNov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2019
BC Energy Step CodeNew Handbook Helps Bring Building Officials Up to SpeedA new resource aims to bring building officials onto the same page when it comes to evaluating high-performance buildings.Oct 3, 2019Oct 3, 2019
BC Energy Step CodeLessons from British Columbia’s Trailblazing Energy Step CodeA new report explains how the province became the first North American jurisdiction to regulate a pathway to net-zero energy-ready…Jun 26, 2019Jun 26, 2019
BC Energy Step CodePostcards from TomorrowA group of BC building-industry leaders wanted a sneak peek of their province’s net-zero energy-ready future. So they went to Belgium.May 3, 2019May 3, 2019
BC Energy Step CodeAmazing GlazingBritish Columbia manufacturers are getting ready to deliver the windows that the province will need in its net-zero energy-ready future.Mar 29, 2019Mar 29, 2019
BC Energy Step CodeHigh-Performance ProfitsA new study suggests that the BC Energy Step Code could help unlock a $3.3 billion market for energy-efficiency building products.Mar 3, 2019Mar 3, 2019
BC Energy Step CodeChecking All the BoxesA new program will empower British Columbia’s 1,000-odd building officials to become community champions of high-performance buildings.Dec 22, 20181Dec 22, 20181
BC Energy Step CodeBC’s Buildings are About to Get Significantly More Energy-EfficientThe CleanBC climate plan includes new deadlines and requirements for boosting energy efficiency in new construction. Here’s the scoop.Dec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018
BC Energy Step CodeSome B.C. Builders are Reaching Step Code Specs Without Even TryingRecently completed new homes in Kamloops are meeting the airtightness requirements of the Lower Steps.Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018