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Enlightening Information Alberta ushers in new era of energy efficiency
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For the first time in Alberta’s history, we have adopted energy efficiency requirements in our building codes. The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and Section 9.36 of the Alberta Building Code, which came into force on November 1, 2016, were adopted as part of a commitment to improve energy efficiencies in buildings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “I think the most important part of having energy efficiency standards is that they become universal,” says City of Calgary Energy and Environmental Co-ordinator Justin Pockar. “In the future, regardless of where you live, you are assured some level of energy efficiency. It won’t be a huge change, but it will be a change for the better. Buildings will have improved usability, energy performance and quality of construction.” The new requirements will ensure buildings meet a miniThe owners, architects, engineers and contractors (OAEC) community held an mum standard of energy performance. information session on July 29, 2016, at the University of Calgary on the New Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) as it relates to the construction “Codes set minimum standards, so they have a much more community. Justin Pockar, energy and environmental coordinator for the City severe effect on lower-quality buildings than they do on the of Calgary, spoke to the OAEC communities on the National Energy Code and higher-quality ones,” says Pockar. “For those already constructstarted the session by highlighting that “good buildings are already meeting or exceeding the new energy code.” ing energy-efficient buildings, you might see some of your comLabour Provider Pour and Finish Concrete Restoration of Concrete Surfaces Purging and Stucco petitor buildings increase in cost. This makes the better, more www.alvarezgarcia.ca Quality Services energy-efficient buildings more cost-competitive and therefore Projected to the Future makes energy efficiency a much more sellable asset.”
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What will the energy requirements affect? Both codes cover a wide range of building components and Quality Services systems, and can include building envelope, electrical, and Projected to the Future mechanical systems. Generally, the NECB applies to large commercial and residential buildings that are over 600 square metres in building area or three storeys in height, and Section 9.36 of the Alberta Building Code covers houses and small buildings. “For single-family homes, the code talks about minimum efficiency on your furnace, hot water heater, minimum stanStoney Trail Calgary West LRT Calgary for windows, walls, roofs, and dards on thermal performance more. It’sTreatment basically a way to save energy on the day-to-day runPine Creek Water Plant ning of your home,” says Pockar. Labour and Contracting in Construction, Janitorial The NECB covers all the above, as well as interior and exteand Facility Services rior lighting, more complex heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, combined hot water systems, and power Stoney Trail Calgary West LRT Calgary Contact Us distribution components, and motors. Pine Creek Water Treatment Plant Main Office. “The energy code requirements will not only affect our 206, 2525 Woodview DR SW PO BOX 73006 designs, but also our design process,” says Kelsey Chegus, a Labour and Contracting in Construction, Janitorial CALGARY AB, T2W 6E4 and Facility Services Cell: (403) 888-3312 building science consultant with Williams Engineering. CheEmail: edwin@alvarezgarcia.ca gus says the co-ordination between the designs of walls, roofs, Contact Us Office: Main and mechanical systems will become vital. 6404 Burbank Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2C2 “I believe it will really shift us towards a more integrated Main Cell: Office. (403) 888-3312 Email: edwin@alvarezgarcia.ca 206, 2525 Woodview DR SW MEMBER www.alvarezgarcia.ca PO BOX 73006 approach in our designs. We’ll need more communication as Labour Provider