Building Electrification Upgrade Conference

There are significant changes ahead to the Strata Property Act, for energy use, conversions and electrification of buildings across BC.

Wednesday October 11th 9:30am-4:00pm

Italian Cultural Centre (in-person and also online by ZOOM)

3075 Slocan Street Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4 Canada Pre-registration is required.

AGENDA

9:00am REGISTRATION OPENS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:30am – 10:30am ZEBx and the City of Vancouver:

ZEBx will present an overview of upcoming greenhouse gas intensity (GHGi) reporting requirements in the City of Vancouver, planning for building electrification upgrades, and a preview of support programs in development. City of Vancouver will present a working outline on the essentials of heat pumps installations for strata units.

10:30am MORNING BREAK

11:00am – 12:15pm

How a strata corporation will navigate the legislative barriers of the strata property act to address alteration agreements, significant changes in use or appearance of common property, upgrade requirements, and managing energy capacity

12:15pm LUNCH

1:00pm – 2:00pm BC Hydro:

The options available for electrification (all types of strata buildings & EV), the process with Hydro to upgrade or install a new system, Heat Pump and EV charging technologies that are currently available, plus grant programs and funding to support property owners.

2:00pm AFTERNOON BREAK

2:30pm-3:30pm Capacity Studies:

Fresco Consulting and BC Housing Research: Understanding the energy capacity of your building, conversions and upgrades necessary to permit EV Charging, Heat Pumps and Hot Water Upgrades