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This monthly e-publication provides you with updates on the efforts of the CHBA Net Zero Housing Council (NZC) including announcements of opportunities to get engaged, and information on related events, webinars, and news. We invite CHBA members to submit content for upcoming issues by emailing us. |
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Seasons Greetings from the Net Zero Team Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday and New Year, filled with peace, love, and of course, energy efficiency! Thank you for another great year - we look forward to working with you in 2025! Please note that the CHBA office is closed from the afternoon of Dec 24 to Jan 1. Most of the Net Zero Team will be off from Dec 23 to Jan 3. |
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Launch of CHBA Knowledge Center CHBA is excited to announce the launch of the Member Knowledge Center. This is a valuable tool that will provide CHBA members with access to a wealth of information. Each year, CHBA staff spend hundreds of hours attending codes meetings. Members can now find post-meeting briefs for significant codes meetings on this centralized resource. CHBA will also use the Knowledge Centre to provide information on how to attend code meetings, how to write and submit a code change request, and to post CHBA positions and backgrounders. Visit the Member Knowledge Center now or contact Alex Bols for more information.
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Blog Post: Why Net Zero Homes are healthier and more comfortable This month we shared our blog post on why Net Zero Homes are healthier and more comfortable to live in. Builders: This is a great benefit to promote, as it’s not typically one that potential buyers connect to energy efficient homes!
Visit our website here to read more of our Net Zero blog posts. You can also find and share all our Net Zero blog posts (geared towards consumers) via our four social media accounts; Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, & Instagram. Be sure to share them using @CHBANetZero and #CHBANetZero to get more exposure! Did you know, the more these blog posts are shared, the more potential homeowners and homebuyers will learn about Net Zero Homes and what our industry is doing to tackle climate change? |
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Upcoming Net Zero Training Upcoming Net Zero Training If you are unable to attend any of the upcoming training sessions or the session is full, please contact one of our Qualified Net Zero Service Organizations and request to be added to their wait list. Click here for all upcoming Net Zero training locations and registration links.
NEW REBATE PROGRAM: To help prepare the industry for future building codes, CHBA has launched a 3-year NRCan funded project called Enabling Tiered Codes – Implementation and Market Preparedness. To support the project objective of building industry competency, CHBA is offering rebates for select Net Zero Training Courses during this project – where indicated below. Rebates are only available to CHBA members who pass the exam.
Offered by CHBA - British Columbia: Net Zero Builder Training | Online | Jan 21 & 23 | 10 to 1 PT Net Zero Builder Training | Online | May 27 & 29 | 10 to 1 PT
Offered by EnerQuality: Advanced Building Science | Online | Jan 14 & 15 | 1:00 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Net Zero Builder Training | Online | Feb 11 & 12 | 1:00 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate
Offered by Green Canada Home Advisors Net Zero Builder Training | Online | Jan 15 & 16 | 12:30 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Advanced Building Science | Online | Feb 12 & 13 | 12:30 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Net Zero Builder Training | Online | Feb 19 & 20 | 12:30 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Advanced Building Science | Online | Mar 11 & 12 | 12:30 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Net Zero Builder Training | Online | Mar 19 & 20 | 12:30 to 4:30 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate
Offered by Homesol Building Solutions Inc. in partnership with GOHBA and the City of Ottawa Building Science Training | Online | Feb 11 & 12 | 12:00 to 4:00 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Net Zero Builder Training | Ottawa, ON (in-person) | Feb 25 | 8:00 to 4:00 ET | Eligible for $330 rebate Net Zero Renovator Training | Ottawa, ON (in-person) | Mar 4 | 8:00 to 4:00 ET
Offered by NRG Inspections & Consulting Building Science Training | Online | Jan 21 | 8:00 to 4:00 CT | Eligible for $330 rebate Building Science Training | Online | Jan 22, 2025 | 8:00 to 4:00 CT | Eligible for $330 rebate Building Science Training | Online | Feb 5, 2025 | 8:00 to 4:00 CT | Eligible for $330 rebate Net Zero Builder Training | Online | Feb 11 & 12, 2025 | 9:00 to 3:00 CT | Eligible for $330 rebate |
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Last Call: Net Zero Reno Enrollment Deadline is December 31! CHBA’s NRCan funded “Towards Net Zero Renos” initiative will be switching gears from enrollments to focusing on projects underway and digging into lessons learned on scaling deep energy retrofits. If you have a client/project undertaking a major renovation and feel it has potential for engaging on a roadmap to Net Zero then don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your Net Zero network and see how your business can take on these whole home upgrades. We are still accepting projects in participating municipalities listed here but only until DECEMBER 31st 2024. Complete the project Enrollment Form to see if your project is eligible for over $12,000 in professional services! Enrollment is simple and has no commitment or cost. Please contact Laurie Howe if you have questions. |
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Net Zero Solutions Video Library CHBA's new Net Zero Solutions video library offers solution providers with exposure to builders and renovators looking for Net Zero Solutions for their projects. By consolidating essential information and best practices, and offering valuable insight, this new webpage empowers our members to showcase their mechanical, envelope, energy, or other innovations. If you would like the opportunity to add your company’s video, please visit our website to learn more. |
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HBA Success Stories - A BILD GTA Government Relations Win In October, the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Electrification announced significant steps to shape Ontario's energy future, culminating in the introduction of the Affordable Energy Act. This legislation aims to reduce electrification costs for newly built homes, expand energy infrastructure, and establish a new integrated energy framework. A key component of the act grants the government authority to regulate last-mile connections, addressing one of the most time-consuming and costly aspects of home electrification. This progress, championed by BILD GTA through two years of advocacy, represents a major win for the home building and energy sectors in Ontario. Want to have your success story featured? Submit your story at any time to Kelly MacLaren at Kelly.maclaren@chba.ca; please note some editing may be required. |
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Demonstrate your Leadership: 3 Seats Still Available! Join the Net Zero Council and be part of the leadership group working together to accelerate the voluntary adoption of Net Zero Homes in Canada. Currently there are 2 Bronze Sponsor and 1 Academia Members seats still available. Visit chba.ca/nzc to learn about the benefits of Membership and Sponsorship and review the Terms of Reference before submitting an Application Form to sonja.winkelmann@chba.ca. |
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News from the Net Follow us on our Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, & Instagram accounts @CHBANetZero! See below for recent articles of interest.
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