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CMHC’s Eco Plus and Eco Improvement programs put a 25% mortgage insurance refund back in homebuyers’ pockets. Here’s how the programs work, who qualifies, and
May 5, 2026
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CMHC’s Eco Plus and Eco Improvement programs put a 25% mortgage insurance refund back in homebuyers’ pockets. Here’s how the programs work, who qualifies, and
In the Okanagan, we regularly see new homes with HVAC equipment oversized by 3x to 5x. A CSA F280-12 heat load calculation, completed by an
What we’ve learned from hundreds of Okanagan homes We’ve done a lot of blower door tests over the years. Some homes sail through air tightness
As Part 3 Energy Step Code requirements are in effect across BC, builders and developers now need to demonstrate air tightness performance on their projects.
If you’re building a new home in BC, you’ve probably heard mention of the Mid-Construction Blower Door Test. Some municipalities require it at this point
If you’re building a new home in BC, your Energy Advisor will provide you with a BC Energy Step Code compliance checklist to include as
We’ve been hearing a lot of community chatter since Carbon Step Code was announced, and there’s one notion that keeps coming up: “Is the Province
The Fortis BC New Home Program rewards builders and homeowners who go beyond minimum Energy Step Code requirements by building homes that are more energy-efficient,
Learn what’s involved in the BC Energy Step Code process — from Pre-Construction modeling to final As-Built reports with EnerGuide labels. Simple, clear guide for
Understanding Blower Door Testing: A Simple Guide for Okanagan Valley Homeowners by Brett Tracy | Jan 8, 2025 | Blower Door Blower door testing might