The Strata Energy Advisor Program

Visit our resource centre to learn more: https://visoa.bc.ca/resources/ This webinar was presented on November 16, 2024. Darla Simpson from the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) explains BC's Strata Energy Advisor program. Condominium strata council members and owners are invited to learn how this program can provide in-depth support to help your strata plan and implement building upgrades for healthier, more comfortable, and energy-efficient homes. Learn more and register for the program at https://strataenergyadvisorbc.ca/

00:00 Introduction
03:11 Why the Strata Energy Advisor program is offered
05:00 Why would stratas participate in the program?
06:20 Which stratas are eligible?
07:58 Additional funding for stratas within the City of Victoria and District of Saanich
08:43 Phase 1: Register online and phone interview
10:01 Phase 1: Building benchmarking with Energy Star Portfolio Manager
11:16 Phase 1: Site visit and high-level decarbonization plan
13:22 Phase 1: A pathway to net zero by 2050
14:20 What the strata gets: an energy advisor, decarbonization plan, and support
16:59 Phase 2: Finalize your plan
18:33 Phase 2: Support at an annual or special general meeting
18:58 Phase 3: Support through the project
19:32 Phase 4: Monitor results and summary report
20:19 What is the best path for you?
Questions and Answers
20:48 Q1: What's free? What's not included?
23:03 Q2: How does a strata register for the program?
23:37 Q3: What's available for buildings with electric baseboard heating?
24:26 Q4: What is the BC Hydro Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program?
26:07 Q5: What are GHG emissions? What is decarbonization?
Closing
27:58 Strata Energy Advisor website and contact information
28:37 VISOA Resource Centre: Energy retrofit rebates for stratas: https://visoa.bc.ca/resource-centre/

The Strata Energy Advisor is a program of the BC Retrofit Accelerator, part of the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC). Financial support is provided by Natural Resources Canada, the Roadburg Foundation, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, BC Hydro, Metro Vancouver Regional District, City of Victoria, and District of Saanich.

VISOA is a registered non-profit society. VISOA provides education, support, and advocacy for BC strata owners and strata corporations. If you are not already a member, please consider providing your support by becoming a member. Learn more at https://visoa.bc.ca/