BC Energy Step Code case studies
Last updated on June 9, 2025Discover how and why builders and communities around British Columbia are adopting higher energy-performance building standards.
On this page
- Community Energy Association
- Community Energy Managers Network
- FortisBC
- Zero Emissions Building Exchange
Community Energy Association
The Community Energy Association’s Building A Legacy Toolkit was designed to help rural and remote communities implement the BC Energy Step Code.
- Visit their website to read case studies or watch videos from the Kootenays
Community Energy Managers Network
The Community Energy Managers Network created a five-part series to provide real-world examples of Part 9 homes that:
- Deliver Step 3 or 4
- Have a construction cost premium of between zero and 4%
There are 6 strategies highlighted in this series to boost energy-efficiency performance:
Boost insulation
Increase insulation in walls, floors, roof and foundation
Ventilate smartly
Bring fresh air into the home and recover heat from the exhaust air
Mind your machines
Choose efficient appliances, and ensure your heating system will meet, but not exceed, the home’s needs
Minimize thermal bridges:
Insulate corners, junctions, gaps and studs to keep heat in
Seal it up
Air leaks are heat leaks. Wrap the home tightly, taking care to seal around ducts, pipes, fixtures and wires that pass through walls, ceilings, and roof
Think about doors and windows
Carefully consider their energy performance, size and location
Series overview: Part 9 buildings
5 projects that point to the future of B.C. home performance
Victoria (climate zone 4)
Campbell River (climate zone 5)
Kamloops (climate zone 5)
Invermere (climate zone 6)
Whistler (climate zone 6)
FortisBC
FortisBC developed case studies to show how home builders across B.C. are working with energy advisors and our New Home Program to achieve higher steps of the BC Energy Step Code.
- Read the FortisBC case studies from around the province
Zero Emissions Building Exchange
The Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx) has a collection of case studies showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable building practices.
Read ZEBx’s most recent case studies or explore their archive