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North Vancouver (City) Regional District: Metro Vancouver

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141 West 14th Street
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9
604-985-7761
info@cnv.org

Community Info

Economic Region : Mainland/Southwest

Regional District: Metro Vancouver

Area Association: LMLGA

Climate Zone : Zone 4

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Utilities Data

Gas Provider: Fortis

Electricity Provider: BC Hydro

Electrical Reliability Performance Data
2020 2021 2022
Average customer interruption (hours) 3.03 2.8 2.83
Average number of interruptions per customer: 0.59 0.38 1.54

Available LGCAP Reports
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?
EV-Ready Building Requirements Regulation Transportation Electric Vehicles EV-Ready Building Requirements In Effect June 1, 2019

Effective June 1, 2019, 100% of parking spaces in new residential buildings must include Level 2 EV charging infrastructure.
Effective January 1, 2022, 10% of residential visitor parking spaces must include Level 2 EV charging infrastructure.
EV energy management systems (EVEMS) or “load sharing” can be used to meet the requirements to reduce costs and minimize the impact on the utility grid. An EVEMS must ensure that every EV charging outlet receive least 12kWh over an 8 hour period, the minimum performance standard.
This requirement does not include the EV charging station (only an energized outlet). However, installation of EV charging stations is encouraged.
Technical guidance on the above requirements is provided in the EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements for New Residential Buildings Guidance.

Effective January 1, 2022 for all projects submitting for building permit, a minimum of 45% of parking spaces provided for non-residential uses must include Level 2 EV charging infrastructure as follows:
35% of parking spaces include EV charging infrastructure to support workplace charging
10% of parking spaces include EV charging infrastructure to support opportunity (on-the-go) charging
For workplace charging, EV energy management systems (EVEMS) or “load sharing” can be used to meet the requirements to reduce costs and minimize the impact on the utility grid. An EVEMS must ensure that every EV charging outlet receive least 12kWh over an 8 hour period, the minimum performance standard.
For opportunity charging, dedicated circuits are necessary to meet the requirements.
This requirement does not include the EV charging station (only an energized outlet). However, installation of EV charging stations is encouraged.
Technical guidance on the above requirements will be provided soon.

 North Vancouver (City)
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect November 1, 2023 View Action Doc

Zero Carbon Strong (EL-3) + Energy Step Code 4, OR:
Zero Carbon Measure Only (EL-1 – required for all new construction in BC as of March 10, 2025) + Energy Step Code 5

 North Vancouver (City)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect November 1, 2023 View Action Doc

Residential: Energy Step 3

Commercial and corporate/public sector buildings: Built to BC Building code

 North Vancouver (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?
Accelerating the Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles in the City of North Vancouver: Electric Vehicle Strategy Implementation Projects Transportation Electric Vehicles Strategy, Plan or Targets None

2020 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 North Vancouver (City)
City of North Vancouver Safe and Active School Travel Program Programs Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Other None

2017 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

 North Vancouver (City)
City-led rezoning of Moodyville neighbourhood for enhanced energy performance Policies Land Use Land Use Other None

2016 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

 North Vancouver (City)
North Shore Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment and Adaptive Management Strategy Plans and Targets Adaptation Adaptation Strategy, Plan or Targets None

2021 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner – co-application with District of North Vancouver, Squamish Nation, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, North Shore Emergency Management, District of West Vancouver, City of North Vancouver.

 North Vancouver (City)
North Shore Jump on a New Heat Pump Program Programs Buildings Existing Buildings Retrofit Program None October 15, 2024

2024 The Jump on a Heat Pump Program is available to residents of the North Shore municipalities who are looking for help completing energy efficient upgrades. Participants are connected with an Energy Concierge, who is available to answer questions, provide support, and give expert advice throughout a resident’s home energy upgrade process.

The concierge can support homeowners with: finding an Energy Advisor or qualified contractor; making a plan for associated upgrades; understanding the permitting process; communicating with contractors; quotation review; applying for CleanBC rebates; and other services as identified by homeowners. With one-on-one dedicated support, the Program now ensures that homeowners have assistance through all of the necessary steps to complete the heat pump installation and energy upgrades in their homes.

 North Vancouver (City)

Plans

All Plans for North Vancouver

Plan Name Status Most Recent Plan Type Plan Category Plan Actions
Community Energy and Emissions Plan

 In Effect 2010 Overarching Mitigation Community North Vancouver (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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