FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction

Requirements

This award recognizes a new home / project / community that integrates strategies and technologies that contribute to the efficient use of energy to reduce overall energy consumption.

Fields

• Project Name
• Is this Project on Vancouver Island?
• Digital Images
  Up to eight (8) digital images which will include one each of the following:
  ▪ The individual meter closet, if applicable
  ▪ High-efficiency heating and cooling system
  ▪ Hot-water heating system
  ▪ Energy Star appliances, windows, and doors (or proof of purchase)
  ▪ The remaining pictures should show images that best represent energy efficiency and design
• Digital Floorplans
• Upload Permission Form
• Marketing Description
  Summary of the project
• Project Description: Energy Conservation
  Promotion of energy conservation by utilizing individual metering. Natural gas must be used in the home/project but may also include one or more of the following: • Hydronic heating • Electricity • Water
  • Bullet form is recommended.
  • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project Description: High-efficiency Appliances and Lighting
    Inclusion of high-efficiency appliances to promote conservation of energy, such as: • High-efficiency water-heating system • Natural gas space heating equipment must be high efficiency or condensing technology • Electrical appliances must be highest tier Energy Star-rated • Fireplaces must have EnerChoice rating • Installation of high-efficiency lighting (hard-wired LED or CFL)
    • Bullet form is recommended.
    The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
  • Project Description: HVAC Considerations
    Reduce HVAC energy requirements through passive design using the building elements (incl. architectural, structural, envelope and passive mechanical) to minimize energy consumption and improve thermal comfort.
    • Bullet form is recommended.
    • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
    • Project Description: Additional Energy-Efficient Features
      Entry will also be judged on general criteria such as: • Waste reduction, recycling, reuse and efficient use of materials • Water conservation, storm water protection/management and situation control • Minimize energy in construction and use, and/or use of alternative energy sources • Setting and meeting performance targets (Built Green BC, R-2000 Standard, EnerGuide Rating 80 or higher or LEED-qualified high-energy efficiency) • Sales and marketing material to promote the energy efficiency aspects of the project and the benefits to prospective purchasers.
      • Bullet form is recommended.
      • The text should show how you specifically meet the criteria
    • Project Description: Design
      Innovative, functional, creative and aesthetically appealing design.
      • Bullet form is recommended.
      • The text should show how you specifically meet the criteria

    Criteria

    Criterion	Weight
    Energy Conservation	20.0%
    High-efficiency Appliances and Lighting	20.0%
    HVAC Considerations	20.0%
    Additional Energy-Efficient Features	20.0%
    Design	20.0%