Load Sharing in BC Homes: Why your new solar array or EV charger don’t necessarily need your home’s electrical service upgraded
Load Sharing in BC Homes
What Is the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) in BC?
If you’ve heard about the 2025 ECAP (Energy Conservation Assistance Program) in BC, you might be wondering what it actually is, whether you qualify and how to start the process. ECAP stands for the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, and it’s one of the most helpful current programs for income-qualified households who want to reduce their
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Do You Actually Need to complete a Mid-Construction Blower Door Test?
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 and some don’t. Most builders know it’s a smart step and don’t consider skipping it. Many homeowners or homeowner-builders look at the price tag (usually around $350) and wonder if
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How to Read and Understand Your Pre-Construction Compliance Checklist for BC Step Code
Homeowner reviewing a Step Code Compliance Checklist with house plans on table
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Should You Switch to a Heat Pump? Real Numbers for Okanagan Homes
Heat pumps can be the cost efficient option in addition to being the energy efficient option in the Okanagan
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Understanding the CleanBC PIEER Program: How Indigenous Communities Can Access Energy Efficiency Funding
Little known-about is the CleanBC PIEER program (Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency and Resilience). So much so that we read through the “Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience (PIEER) Program Offer Requirements (a 62 page document) and didn’t find definitive answers on what the Energy Advisor needs to do for this program delivery. We
Understanding CMHC’s MLI Select Program and What’s Changed
Here’s one we’ve heard recently: “Did CMHC’s MLI Select program change their requirements, and When did that happen?” If you’ve been looking into financing for multi-unit residential projects in Canada, you’ve probably come across the CMHC MLI Select program, and you might have noticed that it’s not quite the same as it used to be
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