Builders, designers, housing managers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, building officials:

Join the Community Energy Association to learn about the Building Code changes implemented province-wide on May 1st through the BC Step Code. Talk to Builder/developer and CHBA BC Vice President Mark Bernhardt about proven, cost-effective strategies to improve energy efficiency in new construction using the performance pathway.

This event has been pre-approved for 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Point through BC Housing.

Event is free of charge but you must pre-register.

Learn about:

• Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code policy changes dated 1st May 2023.
• Selecting the correct system for clients and understand best practices surrounding contentious issues such as back-up heat sources, stoves and decorative fireplaces.
• Costs of building to Zero Carbon Step Code requirements, including efficiency gains and cost savings of building a high-performance home.
• Where to access more resources and support

About the Presenter

Mark Bernhardt, B.Sc. CPHC, REA

Mark is the President of Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. and CEO of Energy Code Solutions. For the last decade he and his team have spent their time developing, building, retrofitting, and consulting on some of Canada’s highest performance homes.

Mark is a Registered Energy Advisor and Passive House Consultant, and over the past few years has spent much of his time helping other builders gear up for Step Code and higher performance buildings. He serves on several provincial code committees and is CHBA BC Vice President and past chair of the technical committee.