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Stepping Up: BC Energy Step Code and What It Means for Part 9 Builders
Published October 28, 2025
This post updates BC residential home builders on the BC Energy Step Code for Part 9 buildings, focusing on the performance targets (TEDI, TEUI, Airtightness).
BC Step Code: Building on North Vancouver Island
Published January 26, 2026
This summary explains BC Energy Step Code requirements for North Vancouver Island, covering Port Hardy, Port McNeill, and Sayward. It notes that while Step 3 is the current standard, Step 4 will become the mandatory provincial minimum in 2027. The piece highlights the necessity of energy modeling to meet these upcoming "net-zero ready" goals.
Air-tightness testing in row-house developments
Published February 18, 2026
The benefits of mutli-fan blower door testing in row-house developments to meet Step Code air-tightness requirements
Working with an Energy Advisor
Published March 17, 2026
Energy Advisors ensure Step Code compliance through modeling and air-tightness.