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EDITOR'S NOTE

"The City of Vancouver is set to ramp up its contributions to B.C.'s overall energy efficiency efforts starting next year, with new efficiency requirements surrounding water heater replacements in residential builds to be introduced in 2027. "

Jack Burton, editor

NEWS & STORIES

Vancouver moving towards all-electric water heating for homes

Starting January 1, 2027, when a water heater needs replacing in existing one- to three-storey single family homes and duplexes, it must be replaced with a model that is at least 100% efficient.

The Hive wins Guardian’s commercial projects award

The Hive, a 10-storey mass timber office building in Vancouver that reached completion in 2024, won Guardian’s regional award for Canada.

CCA appoints 2026-2027 board chair

The Canadian Construction Association has appointed Trevor Doucette, senior director of operations for the Synergy Group of Companies, as the chair of its board of directors for the 2026-2027 term.

More Heat Pumps Meeting DOE Commercial Heat Pump Challenge

Lennox, Carrier, York and now AAON have met or exceeded lab testing elements of the commercial heat pump challenge.

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