With a fall chill in the air, many animals are busy preparing their winter homes. We too could benefit by making our homes more cozy and protected from cold winter winds.
Learn about energy efficient renovations and the grants that make them more affordable.
Attend workshops and presentations or talk one-on-one with the experts who can help assess your home’s needs and make a plan, find rebates and funding to make it possible, and contractors to make it happen.
Schedule of presentations
12:15-12:45pm
What is an Energy Assessment?
EnergyAdvise
Learn exactly what an energy assessment is and the advantage of having one.
12:55 – 1:20pm
Trends in Renewable Energy
Infinity Solar Group Ltd
An overview of the energy transition landscape, including recent developments in BC Hydro policy as well as a global view of energy trends.
1:30 – 2:10pm
What Makes a Quality Retrofit?
thinkBright Homes Ltd & HPSC
Join us to learn about how the HPSC, a non-profit facilitator for BCs home performance industry, is helping to develop a network of qualified and registered retrofit contractors across the province. You will also learn about factors that ensure your home retrofit contractor delivers a quality project, including a House-as-a-System approach to renovations.
2:20 -2:45
DIY Heat Pump
K-Country Homes
How you can significantly reduce your home energy costs from high priced propane or baseboard heating with a low cost DIY heat pump system. How to choose the right system, the right size and the right placement for heating and cooling with mini split ductless heat pumps.
2:55-3:20
Retrofit Assist: Free support for your home energy upgrades
Community Energy Association
Join Amber Davis from Community Energy Association to learn about Retrofit Assist, a free concierge program launching in the Regional District of East Kootenay that guides homeowners through the entire home energy retrofit process from start to finish. Amber will discuss available rebates and financing options to support your energy efficiency upgrades. This session provides essential resources to simplify and fund your retrofit journey.
3:30- 4:00pm
Deep Retrofits with Passive House EnerPHit
Think Design Consult
It’s possible to retrofit homes for health, comfort and energy efficiency using the Passive House EnerPHit standard. This is an introduction to this standard, with key guidelines, with a heads up on the key issues that need addressing during any retrofit. Kevin has over 30 years experience in new construction and renovations – including heritage buildings – and has recently relocated from Calgary to Kimberley. Kevin Brown is a Certified Passive House Design, a Passive House Tradesperson and a Trainer. He has been building using the Passive House Standard for 12 years, and has recently moved back to the Kootenays.
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Are you a tradesperson specializing in heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, windows and doors etc.? Join us and showcase your products and services. Contractors register here.
In partnership with Community Energy Association, East Kootenay Climate Hub, BC Hydro, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Regional District of East Kootenay, Tourism Columbia Valley.