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This podcast is all about supporting BC First Nations to provide healthy, affordable, and energy efficient housing. Through the 12-part training series we explore topics around energy efficient technologies, energy management strategies, and working with residents. We bring in experts to discuss each topic along with practical tips to help Housing Managers make informed decisions and support their communities.
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Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Housing budgets are always tight and energy poverty is a concern for communities across BC. In this episode, we’ll discuss tools to look at upfront and ongoing costs to help make smart decisions when planning for home energy efficiency improvements. We’ll also look at how to calculate carbon emissions and factor in non-financial costs of our housing choices.
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Houses are complex systems. Making changes to one system can impact other systems. For example improving your building envelope can impact ventilation. In this episode we review the main building systems and how they interact to impact energy efficiency, affordability, health and resident comfort.