BC Step Code
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
April 21, 2026
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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