In this issue, learn more about heat pumps, ways to reduce energy use at your co-op, and upcoming events.

Heating & Cooling Co-op Homes

Heat pumps are an energy efficient way to provide heating in the cold months and cooling when it gets hot. They can also help your co-op save money!

• What to Know about Mini-Split Heat Pumps
• Compare the cost of heat pumps
• Heat Pump Retrofit Guide for Strata and Co-op Buildings
• Home Energy Navigator Resource Library
• Heat pumps with Group Buying (brochure)
• H.W. Flesher Case Study

Increasing Energy Efficiency

Municipalities like Vancouver are starting to introduce requirements to monitor energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in existing buildings.

Even if your co-op may not face reporting requirements at this time, there are still a range of ways to help make buildings and homes more efficient and save money over time. Here are some resources to help your co-op make positive changes:

• Energy benchmarking (with incentives for eligible co-ops, while funds remain)
• Learn about programs that target light to moderate improvements in energy performance (eligibility requirements vary)
  • Energy Conservation Assistance Program
  • Social Housing Retrofit Support Program
  • Home Renovation Rebate Program
  • CleanBC Income Qualified Program
  • Vancity Non-Profit Housing Retrofit Program

Upcoming Events

Here are some upcoming events!

• April 16: City of Vancouver, Annual Greenhouse Gas and Energy Limits By-Law Webinar
• May 13 & 23: Help Shape the Future of Co-op Housing in BC
• May: Biodiversity Days 2024 at UBC Botanical Garden