As of late 2013/early 2014, new mid- and high-rise (Part 3) buildings in British Columbia have to comply with one of two new energy codes: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 or the 2011 National Energy Code for Buildings. These briefing notes examine the new energy efficiency requirements: Part 1 assesses the performance gains expected from these two standards in B.C., while Part 2 examines the key similarities and differences between the two standards.
New energy efficiency requirements for Part 3 buildings in British Columbia
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Leading the transition to clean energy requires advancing solutions to today’s energy challenges from various angles.
The Pembina Institute has spent four decades working to reduce the environmental impacts of Canada’s energy production and to provide actionable ideas on how to implement clean energy.