TECHNICAL RESEARCH
EMERGING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP)
Description The Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) process was first developed by the Office of Energy Research and Development at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). This business-to-business initiative has since been adopted in several Canadian provinces, including British Columbia. BC Housing, BC Hydro, FortisBC, the City of Vancouver, and the City of New Westminster worked together to get LEEP started in the province. Local home builders’ associations also play a key role in delivering the initiative. As part of the project, NRCan and builders assess and screen technologies and conduct field trials. The results continue to be adapted into BC Housing Builder Insight bulletins and educational events such as the Builder Technology Forums conducted in Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George, Victoria, Nanaimo and Surrey. The LEEP video series, showcasing lessons learned and successes of Net Zero level construction in the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and around Prince George, is available online. These videos show how the LEEP initiative is helping to drive innovation in the industry and accelerate the construction of affordable energy- efficient homes. Impact Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships assess and screen technologies, conduct field trials, create educational materials to guide energy efficient construction in our province, and build readiness for transition to higher steps in the BC Energy Step Code.
A multi-year project with videos available online at www.bchousing.org
Status:
Partners: BC Hydro, FortisBC, City of Vancouver,
City of New Westminster, Natural Resources Canada Audience: Builders, suppliers, utilities, and local government
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