Mid-Island BC Energy Step Code Building Industry Professionals Survey |
Introduction, and Initial Questions
The BC Energy Step Code
The BC Energy Step Code is a new provincial building standard that aims to create healthier, more efficient, and more comfortable new buildings. The BC Energy Step Code came into force in April 2017 to provide a consistent standard for energy-efficiency requirements in new buildings. It establishes a set of incremental performance steps for new buildings that aim to support the market transformation from the current energy-efficiency requirements in the BC Building Code to the Provincial requirement for net zero energy ready buildings by 2032.
Although the BC Building Code will be updated over time to include requirements aligning with the Energy Step Code, local governments across BC can voluntarily encourage—or require—the construction of more energy-efficient buildings in their communities by using the Energy Step Code.
The BC Energy Step Code is a new provincial building standard that aims to create healthier, more efficient, and more comfortable new buildings. The BC Energy Step Code came into force in April 2017 to provide a consistent standard for energy-efficiency requirements in new buildings. It establishes a set of incremental performance steps for new buildings that aim to support the market transformation from the current energy-efficiency requirements in the BC Building Code to the Provincial requirement for net zero energy ready buildings by 2032.
Although the BC Building Code will be updated over time to include requirements aligning with the Energy Step Code, local governments across BC can voluntarily encourage—or require—the construction of more energy-efficient buildings in their communities by using the Energy Step Code.
What this survey is for
The City of Campbell River would like to determine the degree to which the local building industry is ready and interested in building Part 9 buildings meeting the lower steps of the Energy Step Code. It will also help us to identify concerns and training needs.
The survey results may also be shared with other partners including other local governments, particularly those in the region, to help them when considering Step Code adoption.
Who should complete the survey
Anybody who is involved in the building industry for part 9 buildings in the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas. This may include licenced residential builders, trades, architects, home designers, and Energy Advisors. Local government staff need not complete this survey.
Survey deadline: end of the day March 14, 2018