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High Performance Mechanical Design and Building with Legacy Infrastructure with Scott Ghomeshi

This is a great discussion about the visionary potential we have in our residential and commercial infrastructure. 

Mechanical Systems for Your Home - Here’s how to get this to work

This is Joel's second time on the Podcast. He shares how to add to your existing home, and things to consider as you decide on what's best for your home. 

Net Zero from the lens of a Public Utility - BC Hydro

Susie shares some insight on the good work going on behind the scenes to make net-zero electrification possible. 
We will hear insights on everything from electric vehicles, effects of climate change, and rebates to help people afford upgrades for their home. 
Light hearted and informative, I'm sure you will find this episode encouraging. 

Is it really this hard to get a permit from the City to do a green renovation?

This is the real deal!  All marketing aside, there are some challenges that homeowners and contractors are facing because how how energy efficiency is being managed - that have nothing to do with construction trades, materials, or supply chains - its the bureaucracy. 
Dayne offered us a really valuable insight into how his application process to renovate his garage into a carriage house was very difficult.  
The need for an energy audit really complicated the process in working with the City of Kelowna. 
He shares his experience and offers guidance to others who may be in the same situation. 
 

Becoming Energy Advisors? Pt. 6

It's time we had an honest conversation. In this episode we share where we are at with this journey, and if it is possible for us to continue to move forward into the Energy Advising Space. We have things to say!
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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 5

In this episode we dive into the process and mostly the how the Passive House Canada test went for us. We share any and all tips and ideas we have behind passing the Passive House Consultant exam. We also share our cheat sheets (it is an open book test) in our Facebook group! We recorded right after we took the test and once we found out if we passed, then put the two together in this awesome episode for you!
 
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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 4

Brandon breaks down where we are at plus gives some insight into how technology and benefit and hurt our company in this space.
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Eps. 5 Joel Patan with Vision Mechanical

In this episode we had a lot of fun chatting with Joel Patan, he is a mechanical contractor from southern British Columbia. It was really great to connect with someone in our area about this subject.
(2:00) How Joel became an Energy Advisor, Building Inspector, and a Sheet Metal Gas-fitter!
(4:40) Whats important to know about new build mechanical systems
(7:30) How soon in the process do you include the mechanical advisor?
(14:55) Cold Air Heat Pumps are a HVAC dream!
(22:20) How far have we come?
(24:21) Justifying the price of upgrading or installing better units
(26:10) Hybrid Systems
(28:40) Difference between Step 3 and Step 5 in BC code standards
(34:30) What is best practice?
(38:10) Building envelope and the unintended consequence of upgrading it!
(43:10) How does an ERV work?
(49:30) What is easy to do when considering mechanical systems?
(52:50) How to pick a good mechanical contractor
Director of HVAC
Vision Mechanical LTD
Phone Number: 1-250-470-9552
Email: info@visionplumbingandheating.com
 
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Becoming Energy Advisors Pt. 3

Brandon dives into what we have learned so far in our journey, and helps breakdown some of the confusing process to becoming an energy advisor. This episode was recorded right after Brandon took the Energy Advisor and MURB exam.
*(11:10) - Single Buildings base load default = 2 Adults 1 Child is accurate
Top Tip: Find an Energy Advisor who is willing to train you as soon as you can!
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Eps. 4 - Philippe St-Jean with Handprint Consulting

In this episode we had the pleasure to chatting with Philippe St-Jean, he does a ton of great work in the field of passive and energy efficient homes. He's put the time in to have a more nuanced view on energy efficient homes and we were really thankful to have him on the show!
(1:01) And the journey begins!
(7:45) The interdisciplinary approach
(9:58) Water efficiency example
(11:50) BUT…
(12:40) Starting over (homebuilding) isn’t always the answer
(16:45) How to think about the big picture when it comes to Passive Homes
(25:24) Are there any shortcuts that might be helpful to think about? 
(33:10) Wood is actually a great thing to build with!
(37:03) How can we make change in the products available?
(45:58) What is the thing that matters most?
Email: philippe.st-jean@handprintconsulting.ca
Website: handprintconsulting.ca
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