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

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.

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.

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.

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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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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Brandon breaks down where we are at plus gives some insight into how technology and benefit and hurt our company in this space.

We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!

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

We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!