Energy Advisor (EA)
If you are thinking of building or renovating a home, consider options for improving your home’s energy efficiency. Financial rebates and incentives are available from BC Hydro and Fortis BC. These financial incentives include working with an EA.
Energy Advisors must have a strong understanding of building science principles, write and pass Natural Resources Canada’s exams (Foundation Level and Energy Advisor) and work within a strict code of ethics. They must also be registered through a licensed Service Organization.
Tracy is registered through Home Tech Energy Solutions.
New Construction
Part 3 — New Residential Buildings on-site airtightness testing
Airtightness testing following the Qualified Modeller (QM) requirements up to and including 8 – 9 story building with envelope of 4,200 m2 (up to 1.18 L/s/m2 @ 75 Pa).
This testing validates how the design and constructed building meet performance target associated with each ‘step’ below. Step 2 is currently required by City of Kamloops.
Part 9 — New Residential Buildings energy modelling and airtightness testing
As a registered and licensed Energy Advisor Tracy can provide both energy modelling and airtightness testing for new homes. These two services are needed to demonstrate compliance under the BC Energy Step Code for Part 9 — Residential Buildings.
Municipalities throughout BC have implemented different requirements and timelines, but the entire province is meeting at least Step Code 3 now.
Speaking with an Energy Coach through BetterHomesBC.ca is recommended to get good overview of ALL current rebate information at 1-844-881-9790.
City of Kamloops provides general information on Energy Efficiency requirements for new construction at: BC Energy Step Code — City of Kamloops.