Energy Advising for New Buildings
DID YOU KNOW?
Most energy efficiency upgrades are educated guesses.
Precision can save you up to 18.5% in building upgrade costs.
When it comes to energy efficiency upgrades, there are thousands of options. Even for experts, pinpointing the optimal design is unrealistic. When it comes to Energy advising for new buildings, we work with you to go through as many of these options as possible.
Before starting, check out all rebates for new buildings and renovations using the Rebate Search Tool.
Our Advantage
Mechanical Expertise
Coordinated Building Design
Pre-Construction Home Energy Evaluation
Required to Obtain the Building Permit
✓ Energy advising – achieving EnerGuide Ratings and Step Code targets
✓ EnerGuide label
✓ Homeowner Information Sheet
✓ Full House Report
✓ Compliance Reports
✓ Guidance with rebates
The City of Vancouver (CoV) is not governed by the BC Energy Step Code Projects in the City of Vancouver must comply with the Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL), and the Zero Emissions Building Plan
Also Offering:
Working with teams to understand restrictions discussing energy efficiency solutions develop optimized building plans.
Pressure and airflow measurement submittal of TECA check sheets:
design, install, commissioning and balancing.
As required by the BC Building Code equipment sizing specifications.
*Get a 25% discount on Heat Loss & Heat Gain calculations when booked with Energy Advising Services.
Pre-permit checklist, mid-construction checklist large homes GHG calculations.
Ventilation system design consulting on-site system verification.
Don’t have a Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) Builder Number? We can help you get one.
Mid-Construction Blower Door Testing
recommended for all projects with an energy or air tightness target, required in the City of Vancouver✓ Air leakage inspection with thermal imaging
✓ Smoke sensing
✓ Verification of target air tightness level
✓ Mid-construction checklist (City of Vancouver only)
As-Built Home Energy Evaluation
required to obtain the occupancy permit✓ On-site data collection
✓ Air tightness (blower door) testing
✓ Final energy modelling
✓ Official EnerGuide label
✓ Homeowner Information Sheet
✓ Full House Report
✓ BC Energy Compliance Report (As-Built)
✓ Guidance with rebates