Eligible Credits

  • 2 CPD Points

    BC Housing

  • 2 CPD Points

    BOABC

  • 2 Core LUs

    AIBC

  • 2 CEC Points

    CACEA

Disclaimers:

  1. Please note that, for the concerned organizations you are responsible for sending your CPD credit request to the concerned organizations; The Township of Langley does not submit CPD credits on your behalf.  (Excluding AIBC LUs)
  2. If you attended this event live at the date above and reported for credits, you cannot claim any additional credits from this on-demand course.
  3. The content of this video is accurate to the date upon which it was presented. As codes, standards, bylaws, and requirements change, certain aspects of this course may no longer be accurate. Please, check with your consultants and municipality if you are unsure of requirements noted in the video.

Course Description

In this course, learn how to comply with the Zero Carbon Step Code from a builder’s perspective, the CSA F280 Standard, and Overheating Requirements, 9.33.3.1.(2), per BC Building Code 2024.

Tom Giltenan, a builder and Energy Advisor from Bernhardt Contracting, will cover how to comply with the Zero Carbon Step Code and implications for buildings, the importance of F280 calculations, and how they save on installation and operational costs with a look at the new cooling requirements. The presentation explores what typical mechanical systems will look like going forward and considers when dual-fuel and/or hybrid systems are truly beneficial.

Todd Backus, Manager of Program Development at TECA, will go into the details of heat loss & heat gain calculations for Part 9 buildings, which must conform with the CSA F280 standard, a requirement in the BC Building Code. The presentation will highlight some common errors and provide useful tips for reviewing the calculation results, including the use of a heat gain calculation to determine the cooling requirements for the new 26°C refuge room. 

Bertine Stelzer, Program Manager at BC Hydro, will provide a brief update on what is happening behind the scenes to support electrification and to answer some frequently asked questions.

Instructor(s)

Tom Giltenan

Energy Advisor, Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.

Tom has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. He is a journeyman electrician, a carpenter with 30+ years of experience, owned a landscaping business, and insulated pipe up north for two years. He joined Bernhardt Contracting in 2023. Certifications and Designations: • NRCAN Registered Energy Advisor • NRCAN Multi-Unit Residential Building-Qualified (MURB-Q) • CSAF280-Certified • Nelson Embodied Carbon Advisory Group • Rossland Energy Task Force

Todd Backus

P.Eng, Manager - Programs Development, TECA

Todd Backus has worked in the HVAC industry since 2003. He completed his red-seal ticket as a sheet metal worker in 2009. As the owner/operator of Backus Mechanical, he specialized in forced air system installation & design for custom homes. In 2019, Todd graduated from BCIT with a degree in mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he worked as a mechanical consultant for Rocky Point Engineering designing HVAC, plumbing, & fire suppression systems. In 2023, Todd completed his Professional Engineering certification and joined TECA as the Manager of Programs Development.

Bertine Stelzer

Program Manager, BC Hydro

Bertine is the Program Manager for New Construction with BC Hydro’s Market Transformation Team. Over the last 7 years, Bertine initiated and lead strategic industry partnerships and programs that supported the early adoption of the BC Energy Step Code across the Province. She continues to support market readiness for upcoming code changes, including working with industry partners to support education, training and communications on the new Zero Carbon Step Code and other energy efficiency codes and standards.

Survey Responses

“3 speakers covered lots of information in a short time frame. Part 9 case studies very useful”

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“bc hydro has enough load for the meantime, EL3 and 4 requirements can be met by reducing Air change”

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“Todd @ Teca. Great source and presentation.”

Anonymous Survey Response

“Details about the 26C cooling load from Todd”

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