TECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY RESEARCH
BC Energy Step Code Market Response Monitoring Project
CASE STUDY: Autumn Place Residence, Whistler
Description BC Housing and its partners are developing an ongoing monitoring and reporting process that tracks key indicators related to the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code. This project aims to explore how the BC Energy Step Code is transforming the way the industry builds homes, as well as the potential impact on residential construction costs. The research also looks at how construction costs for homes built under the BC Energy Step Code are evolving over time across the different steps, housing archetypes (Part 3 and Part 9), and regions. Impact This project will help governments and industry stakeholders identify and respond to any emerging challenges or barriers in building under the BC Energy Step Code.
Status: Project underway Partners: BC Hydro, FortisBC,
BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources, BC Energy Step Code Council members
Audience: Local governments,
residential construction industry, professional associations, energy utilities, and other industry stakeholders
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