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Nelson (City) Regional District: Central Kootenay

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Community Contact

101 – 310 Ward Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5S4
250-352-5511
swinton@nelson.ca

Community Info

Economic Region : Kootenay Region

Regional District: Central Kootenay

Area Association: AKBLG

Climate Zone : Zone 5

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Utilities Data

Gas Provider: Fortis

Electricity Provider: Municipal

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Building Codes and other Regulations
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Link Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect View Action Doc

Built to BC Building Code

 Nelson (City)
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect August 31, 2023 View Action Doc

Zero-Carbon Strong (EL-3) + Energy Step Code 3 (BCBC);
OR: Energy Step Code 4

 Nelson (City)
EV-Ready Building Requirements Regulation Transportation Electric Vehicles EV-Ready Building Requirements In Effect March 1, 2020 View Action Doc

Energized outlets provided pursuant to this section shall be clearly labelled for their intended use as electric vehicle charging.
For new buildings that contain at least one dwelling unit, at least one parking space per dwelling unit shall feature Level 2 Charging or higher.
For the first 10 required parking spaces, or a part thereof, for a commercial, industrial, mixed-use, public, or institutional use, a minimum of two parking spaces shall feature Level 2 Charging or higher, plus two Level 2 Charging or higher spaces for any portion of each additional 10 parking spaces.
Where one or more accessible parking spaces are required by the bylaw, at least 50% shall feature Level 2 Charging or higher.
Where a car-share stall is provided under subsections 7.3(2) or 7.3(5) of the bylaw, it shall feature Level 2 Charging or higher.
No electric vehicle parking will be required to construct a new dwelling unit within an existing building; for example, a secondary suite.

 Nelson (City)
Actions
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
City of Nelson E-bike Program Programs Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Other None

2021 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Nelson (City)
The City of Nelson’s Material Carbon Emissions Guide Projects Leadership Leadership Other None

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Nelson (City)
Educating & Incentivizing to Accelerate the Energy Step Code Projects Buildings New Buildings Energy Step Code None

2018 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Honourable Mention

 Nelson (City)
Nelson Community Solar Garden Projects Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Community Renewable Energy None

2017 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Nelson (City)
Low Carbon Homes Pilot: Targeting Hidden Emissions in Nelson, BC Projects Buildings Existing Buildings Other None October 15, 2024

2024 The City of Nelson developed the Low Carbon Homes Pilot to address the embodied carbon in construction materials—emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and disposal of building materials and products, contributing approximately half of a building’s total lifetime emissions. Active since 2021, the Low Carbon Homes Pilot has established Nelson as a leader in embodied carbon research, policy, advocacy, and education.

 Nelson (City)

Plans

All Plans for Nelson

Plan Name Status Most Recent Plan Type Plan Category Plan Actions
Nelson Next

 In Effect 2020 Overarching Adaptation / Mitigation Corporate / Community Nelson (City)
Connected Items

AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. AFUE is a measure of the fuel efficiency of a heating system. It takes into account normal operating losses such as start-up, standby, and cycling. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system is.

AHRI
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. AHRI is a trade association that uses third party testing and certifies the performance of different Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems available in North America. A listing of products and their performance is available in the AHRI Directory (www.ahridirectory.com).

Argon
Argon is a gas used to fill the space between window glazing. Argon has a lower heat conductivity than air, and suppresses gas movement between the glazing. A window filled with Argon gas will reduce heat loss better than a window filled with regular air.

Asbestos
A fibre commonly found in many building supplies, including insulation materials, such as vermiculite. If asbestos is exposed the fibres can become airborne in the interior of the home. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to different forms of cancer and scarring of the lungs. Check Health Canada’s website for more information.

ASTT
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. ASTT is BC’s independent certifying body for applied science technicians.

BTU
British Thermal Unit. A Btu is a unit for heat. It is used to measure the heat output of a heating system. One Btu is the amount of heat energy given off by a typical birthday candle.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are ozone depleting chemicals. Older appliances that use refrigerant (freezer, refrigerator, heat pump, etc.) are common sources of CFCs and need to be recycled properly to prevent CFCs from being released into the atmosphere. Visit ENERGY STAR® for more information.

CFL
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (or Light). CFL bulbs are rated to last up to 10 times longer and use around 70% less energy than regular incandescent bulbs.

Combustion Spillage
Oil, wood, or gas burning appliances produce heat by burning fuel. Burning fuel produces combustion gases, which are normally vented to the outdoors through a chimney or vent pipe. Combustion spillage is the unwanted flow of combustion gases into the home. Combustion spillage (also known as backdrafting) occurs when a home becomes depressurized, and harmful combustion gases (such as carbon monoxide, a colourless and odorless gas) are sucked back into the home through vents or a flue. Depressurization can occur when a home is very air tight and exhaust fans, such as range hoods, bathroom fans, the dryer etc. are running at the same time. If too much air is being exhausted at one time, it can cause depressurization. If carbon monoxide is drawn into a living space of a home, it can sicken or kill the occupants. To learn more about combustion spillage, visit Natural Resources Canada’s website.

Conduction
Conduction occurs when heat moves through a material or building assembly (e.g. a wall). For example, the heat from a cast iron frying pan is transferred to the handle and eventually to your hand. Insulation reduces heat loss due to conduction.

Convection
Convection is the movement of heat through fluids such as water or air due to the temperature and density differences within the fluid. For example, warm air is lighter and will rise to the top while relatively cooler air will be heavier and fall to the bottom, creating a convection current. Drafts next to windows can be attributed to convection currents.

COP
Coefficient of Performance. COP is a measure of a heat pump’s efficiency. The COP is determined by dividing the energy output of the heat pump by the electrical energy needed to run the heat pump at a specific temperature. The higher the COP, the more efficient the heat pump.

Detached Home
A home where the walls and roofs are independent of any other building (i.e. not attached to any other building).

Dehumidistat
A device that monitors and maintains the set or preferred relative humidity in the air. If humidity levels rise above the level that you’ve set, the dehumidistat will automatically turn on an exhaust device such as a bathroom fan, to remove excess moisture from the home.

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