Lighthouse Energy Management

Many municipalities on Vancouver Island require, or will soon require, compliance with Zero Carbon Code (in addition to Step Code 3).

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).

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.