Course Description

Course overview:

  • This session will bring together BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver to talk about what your 1-8 home project can do to increase its chance of a lower cost overhead electrical service. 
  • The session will cover the new Power Efficient Design Guide, the opportunity to work with BC Hydro early and who at the City of Vancouver can help. 
  • Participants will be given a new copy of the guide.  

Key learning outcomes:

  • Off the shelf strategies to lower your electrical demand. 
  • How to start work early with BC Hydro to ensure a timely service connection. 
  • Who you can ask for help from the City of Vancouver. 

Key takeaways:

The course will allow the builder to design new 1-8 home projects that have an increased chance of getting a lower cost electrical connection. 

Target audience:

Builders, Electrical Consultants, Electricians. 

Level of builder education:

Intermediate


Speakers: 

  • Chris Higgins ,CPHC, LEED AP Homes, Senior Green Building Planner – City Of Vancouver
  • Bertine Stelzer, Policy Specialist and Industry Partnership Lead, BC Hydro’s
  • Brendan McEwen , Managing Consultant at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors


Thank you to our Sponsors:
Patron Sponsor: BC Housing