FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction

CHBAVI VIBE Awards 2022 | CHBA Vancouver Island

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?
  • Up tp eight (8) digital images
    Images must 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 the energy efficiency and design aesthetic of your project.
  • Three (3) collated sets of the site plan and floor-plans in 8 1⁄2 x 11” PDF document
    Floorplans must be clearly labeled with VIBE Awards entry ID number and remove all company identification.
  • You have permission from the builder/developer/homeowner to enter this project
  • Homeowner name
  • Homeowner phone number
    Only contacted if required
  • Summary Description
    2-3 bullet points, maximum 50 words total
  • 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 descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
  • 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 descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
  • 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 descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
  • 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 you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
    • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
  • Project Description: Design
    Innovative, functional, creative and aesthetically appealing design.

    • Bullet form is recommended.
    • The text you submit must specifically state how it meets the category criteria.
    • Project descriptions will be read out loud while the judges are viewing the digital images and all other entry requirements. It is recommended that where possible your text should match your digital submission.
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%