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Energy Step Code Presentation

February 8, 2022Pages 113–1175 sections

A slide deck presenting updates on the Energy Step Code, comparing current steps of neighboring local governments and outlining the regional engagement process.

Saanich, Victoria, and Colwood are currently at Step 3 for Part 9 buildingsLocal Government Workshop scheduled for February 9, 2022Recommendation to Council expected in JunePart 9 and Part 3 Industry Workshops scheduled for the week of Feb 28, 2022

Other Local Government’s Current Steps

Building Type Saanich, Victoria and Colwood Oak Bay
Part 9 Buildings Step 3
[Step 2 for 111.5m2 or less]		 Step 3
Part 3 – residential wood frame building six storeys or less Step 3 Step 2 (large multi family)
All other Part 3 Buildings Step 2 Step 2 (commercial/office buildings)
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Regional Energy Step Code Working Group

  1. Local Government Workshop – February 9, 2022
  2. Part 9 Industry Workshop – week of Feb 28, 2022
  3. Part 3 Industry Workshop – week of Feb 28, 2022
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Engagement Process

Flowchart diagram illustrating the Engagement Process timeline from February to June, including CRD members meetings, initial education sessions, surveys, solutions labs, and broad engagement sessions leading to a recommendation to Council.
Flowchart diagram illustrating the Engagement Process timeline from February to June, including CRD members meetings, initial education sessions, surveys, solutions labs, and broad engagement sessions leading to a recommendation to Council.
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NEXT STEPS:

  1. Future report on regional engagement with the development community regarding consistent Step Code implementation and GHG reductions
  2. A follow up report on adopting policies and bylaws on energy and carbon reductions, including advancing implementation of the Step Code and GHGi reduction methods in new buildings with options for Council to consider
  3. Update necessary documentation, processes and website content to communicate upcoming changes.
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RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Committee of the Whole receive this report for information.

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Extracted from: 2022 02 08 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf