FIND OUT HOW TO HAVE A CLEANER, GREENER AND CHEAPER HOME
On hand to provide advice, our HOME ENERGY ADVICE TEAM can assist with the following topics:
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Home energy upgrades and energy reduction
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Net zero renovations
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Electrification processes
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BC Energy Step Code compliance
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Insulation, energy performance and building envelope
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Indoor air quality
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Installing grid and off grid solar PV and hot water systems
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Rebates and grants
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Right sizing heating and cooling systems
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Heat pumps – myth busting and electrical requirements
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Electrical requirements for home energy charging
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Solar powered EV charging
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Induction cooking
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Electrification and service upgrades and new distribution connections
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What to look for when hiring a contractor
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How to find an energy advisor
Appointments are extremely popular, make sure you don't miss out and book your energy expert advice session on arrival to the show.
All appointments are booked on a first-come-first-served basis.
ZERO ENERGY BUILDING DISPLAY
The BCIT Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre has developed an interactive science exhibit on Zero Energy Buildings and will be displaying this on HEAT.
What does a zero energy ready approach mean? Essentially the construction industry must follow an envelope-first tactic to reduce total energy requirements in buildings. This is done by creating an airtight seal and high R-values in the exterior walls, making sure there are no thermal bridges, and installing high-quality windows and a mechanical ventilation system that also recovers heat. With a solid envelope, heat pump systems are then installed to keep homes and offices comfortable on those very cold or very hot days.
What does a zero energy ready approach mean? Essentially the construction industry must follow an envelope-first tactic to reduce total energy requirements in buildings. This is done by creating an airtight seal and high R-values in the exterior walls, making sure there are no thermal bridges, and installing high-quality windows and a mechanical ventilation system that also recovers heat. With a solid envelope, heat pump systems are then installed to keep homes and offices comfortable on those very cold or very hot days.
2023 PROGRAMME
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8th September |
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| 10.30-11.00 |
Is Ultra-Low Energy Demand a Prerequisite for Home Electrification? |
| 13.00-13.30 |
Net zero housing and the role of electrification. |
| 14.30-15.00 |
The benefits of induction cooking. |
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9th September |
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| 10.30-11.00 |
How can people that live in apartments participate in the shift to cleaner energy? |
| 13.00-13.30 | Answers to the ten most asked insulation questions In this session Dave will provide short, informative answers to the most common insulation questions his company gets asked by homeowners and builders around products, performance, application and cost. David Lewis, Alpine Insulation and board member, Home Performance Stakeholder Council |
| 14.30-15.00 | Making the case for solar PV in home electrification Leveraging solar PV technology for electricity generation can have a substantial impact on residential properties in British Columbia. This positive effect is particularly pronounced when houses are equipped with a heat pump and an EV charger. What are the optimal conditions and strategies for implementing PV systems at home? Ben Giudici, BCIT ZEB Learning Centre instructor and owner at Riverside Energy Systems |
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10th September |
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| 10.30-11.00 |
Maximize your home energy efficiency and comfort for the least cost |
| 13.00-13.30 |
The benefits of induction cooking. |
| 14.30-15.00 |
Net zero housing and the role of electrification. |
Experts in 2023 include:
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS - BC Hydro
Residential/commercial customer questions about what’s required if they are thinking of electrifying and might need a service upgrade and/or a new distribution connection
Can give people a higher level “road map” of who customers contact, when to contact BCH, what kind of information is required by BC Hydro, who customers need to engage and when.
Process and roles of BC Hydro and the customer throughout the process, and opportunities to make it a smooth process
Representative from the “Express Connect” group that handles simpler/faster upgrades
Representative from Distribution Design group that deals with more technical/complex upgrades.
- Janelle Trapp
- Arshdeep Brah
- Kyle Schuman
- David Son
- Florence Luk
- David Son
EV CHARGING - VEVA
The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association will be on hand to discuss:
Electrical requirements for home charging Condos and Multiple Unit Residential Buildings
Value of overnight charging – Level 1 and Level 2
Availability of public charging – Level 2 and Fast Charging (DCFC, sometimes called “Level 3”)
Apps, Etiquette and Accessibility
Charging in hot and cold weather
Solar powered EV Charging
- Mick Stowe
- Gary Forwood
- Shekar Paleja
- Walter Wardrop
- Peter Miller
- Gordon Wong
- Simon De Weerdt
- Donovan Whistler
GENERALIST - RDC FINE HOMES
BC Energy Step Code compliance and upcoming changes including new carbon emissions requirements.
Right-sizing your heating and cooling systems.
Cold Climate heat pumps – all heat pumps do not offer the same performance.
Optimizing your architectural design for cost-effectiveness.
Step Code compliance How to build or renovate an all-electric home.
Net Zero energy new construction. and renovation
Integrated Design Process for residential construction.
- Bob Deeks (President)
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Jake Nichols
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Saki Ozkaran
GENERALIST - BCollective
Insulation, energy performance or building envelope
Home as a System/Passive House/Passivhaus
PV
Heat pumps
Electrification processes
Energy reduction
- Chris Hill (President)
- Jeff Clarke-Janzen
GENERALIST - Carbon Wise
Any home energy upgrades (insulation, mechanical systems, windows, air sealing etc.) Home comfort Indoor Air Quality Electrification GHG emissions in the built environment High-Performance mechanical systems
- Cameron Lockhart
- James Gerwat
- Elisabeth Baudinaud
HEAT PUMPS - Home Performance Stakeholders Council (Blutek Solutions)
Deep Energy retrofit of exiting homes How to design a Net Zero house
How Insulation level of building envelope affect overall energy efficiency of house
How Air Tightness will impact overall Energy Performance of a house
Heat Pump myths 101-Science behind Heat Pump
Electrical requirements of installing Heat Pump Electrical Service upgrade
Benefits related to Heat Pump, EV and EV charger at home
- Kai Ng
- Steven Chen
- Charlie Chen
HEAT PUMPS -
Mitsubishi dealers
Mitsubishi Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps
Heat pump installation
- Arde Gilani, Ashton Service Group
- Mo Meherzad, Ashton Service Group
- Shai Mate, Ashton Service Group
- Sean Pesut, Ashton Service Group
- Representatives from Combine Comfort
- Representatives from Gandy HVAC
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Heathe Thompson Director, Combined Comfort Systems
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Jamie Kelly, Director, Combined Comfort Systems
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Cory Deedels, Gandy HVAC
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Rob Dolinsek, Gandy HVAC
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Tony Betuzzi, Gandy HVAC
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Richard Maslove, Gandy HVAC
HOME ENERGY - CACEA
Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors (CACEA) will be available to discuss the following:
nderstanding a home energy audit - what is it, what to expect what is the EnerGuide label and why do I need it
Incentive programs available and how an energy advisor can help to receive the incentive and to create a longer term plan to have a more efficient, comfortable and resilient home.
Difference between a service organization and an energy advisor
What to look for in an energy advisor/service organization
How to find an energy advisor
How can you become an energy advisor
- Tommy Bunn
- Jordan Lester
- Satvir Gill
- Barb Silverthorn
INDUCTION COOKING - Midland Appliance
Induction cooking is a revolutionary culinary technology that relies on electromagnetic fields to heat cookware directly, providing fast and precise temperature control. With its rapid heating and cooling capabilities induction cooking transforms the way we prepare meals with speed and precision and energy efficiency: Faster cooking, Precise control, Safer operation, Less heat output, Sleek design and integration into kitchen and Planning of ventilation and integration of induction cooking into passive homes and net zero housing
- Angelo Li
SOLAR - VREC
Designing and installing grid and off grid solar PV and hot water systems.
EV charging stations, battery charging and general home energy.
Rebates and grants for such.
- Rob Baxter
- Duncan Martin
- Sarah Araujo Lima
SOLAR - PENFOLD ROOFING
- Clint Palosaari
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