Retrofit Peer Network

Welcome to the Retrofit Peer Network resource page.

Who can join the network?

Open to all staff from municipalities, regional districts, and Indigenous communities in BC. Also, open to staff from other levels of government, utilities, academic institutions, and other municipally adjacent organizations upon invitation.  

Purpose of this Network:

  • Accelerate BC’s transition toward zero emissions in existing buildings 
  • Accelerate local government understanding on policy and program innovations 
  • Align community-scale efforts for improved co-ordination and results 
  • Provide a communication channel between local governments, indigenous communities and organizations, to coordinate input and ideas back to the Province 

Current Topics of Interest:

  • Alterations Code 
  • Industry Capacity Building 
  • Heat pumps 
  • Climate resiliency 
  • Multi-unit residential buildings 
  • Financing & incentives  

Past Network Outcomes:

  • Share and replicate initiatives from other communities 
  • Participate in collaborative efforts to build industry capacity 
  • Engage with the Province on proposed retrofit programming and policies 

Potential Deep Dive Topics

  • Comprehensive look at residential incentive programs (NRCan Greener Homes, CleanBC Better Homes, income qualified programs, municipal top-ups)
  • Alterations Code Consultation Preparation
  • Incentives and Financing Programs
  • Energy Labelling and Benchmarking
  • Building Electrification Roadmap

If you would like to recommend a Deep Dive Topic, please email peernetworks@communityenergy.ca

Upcoming Meetings

Co-presented by BC Hydro

Key Contacts