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Penticton (City) Regional District: Okanagan-Similkameen

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Community Contact

171 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5A9
250-490-2400
ask@penticton.ca

Community Info

Economic Region : Thompson-Okanagan Region

Regional District: Okanagan-Similkameen

Area Association: SILGA

Climate Zone : Zone 4

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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 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Expired January 1, 2024 View Action Doc

Zero Carbon Measure Only (EL-1) beginning January 1, 2024 (required for all new construction in BC as of March 10, 2025)

 Penticton (City)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Expired January 1, 2024 View Action Doc

Zero Carbon Measure Only (EL-1) beginning January 1, 2024 (required for all new construction in BC as of March 10, 2025)

 Penticton (City)
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Planned View Action Doc

Plan to move to Zero-Carbon Moderate (EL-2) in 2025 based on consultation with the building industry and larger community

 Penticton (City)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Planned View Action Doc

Plan to move to Zero-Carbon Moderate (EL-2) in 2025 based on consultation with the building industry and larger community

 Penticton (City)
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Planned January 1, 2026 View Action Doc

Goal of moving to Energy Step 4 for Part 9 buildings in 2026

 Penticton (City)
EV-Ready Building Requirements Regulation Transportation Electric Vehicles EV-Ready Building Requirements In Effect May 3, 2023 View Action Doc

2.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
To ensure new homes are built with ready access to a power supply capable of providing Level 2 EV charging, the following requirements must be met:

2.1.1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum number of Energized Outlets for Level 2 Charging: 1 per dwelling unit.
**Carriage houses are included as a dwelling unit under this Bylaw.
* EV Charging for parking spaces at secondary suites are exempt from this requirement.
* Where one or more accessible parking spaces are required by the Zoning Bylaw, a minimum 50% of the accessible parking spaces shall by EV ready.

2.2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS:

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
To ensure new buildings are constructed with ready access to a power supply capable of providing Level 2 EV charging,
the following requirements must be met:

2.2.1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum 2, plus 1 for every 5 parking spaces over 10 parking spaces (Parking spaces as defined in Bylaw No. 2023-08)
* Where one or more accessible parking spaces are required by the Zoning Bylaw, a minimum 50% of the accessible parking spaces shall feature Energized Outlets for Level 2 Charging or higher

 Penticton (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?
Penticton Community Climate Action Plan: Blue Skies Public Engagement Campaign Programs Leadership Leadership Training, Outreach and Engagement None

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Penticton (City)
Blue Skies Transportation Initiatives Programs Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Other None

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee – This overarching suite of transportation initiatives in Penticton includes a local eMobility strategy and fleet electrification plan, an EV-ready zoning bylaw for residential and commercial buildings, a fund to purchase and install bike racks, a community engagement program to gather input on preferred locations for charging infrastructure, and installation of bike lanes and EV chargers that also facilitate eBike and scooter charging.

 Penticton (City)
City of Penticton 2015 Streetlight Conversion from High Pressure Sodium to LED. Infrastructure Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Corporate Renewable Energy None

2016 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Penticton (City)
E-Mobility Strategy Plans and Targets Transportation Electric Vehicles E-Mobility Plan Adopted September 24, 2025 September 24, 2025

A new electric mobility strategy has focused the community’s efforts to accelerate adoption of zero-emission transportation. Work has included internal city fleet conversion, EV Ready requirements for residential and commercial buildings, and public engagement on desired locations for bike infrastructure, which has been installed. The city also constructed new bike lanes between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, improving accessibility to active transportation through the community and city centre.

 Penticton (City)

Plans

All Plans for Penticton

Plan Name Status Most Recent Plan Type Plan Category Plan Actions
Community Climate Action Plan

 In Effect 2021 Overarching Adaptation / Mitigation Corporate / Community Penticton (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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