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Squamish (District) Regional District: Squamish-Lillooet

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Community Contact

37955 Second Avenue
Squamish, BC V8B 0A3
604-892-5217
admdept@squamish.ca

Community Info

Economic Region : Mainland/Southwest

Regional District: Squamish-Lillooet

Area Association: LMLGA

Climate Zone : Zone 5

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Utilities Data

Gas Provider: Fortis

Electricity Provider: BC Hydro

Electrical Reliability Performance Data
2020 2021 2022
Average customer interruption (hours) 4.35 9.44 2.91
Average number of interruptions per customer: 1.68 2.48 3.46

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 January 1, 2018 View Action Doc

Zoning bylaw 2200, 2011, has been amended to require:
30% of the required off-street parking spaces for apartment dwelling units
shall have shared access to an energized outlet capable of providing level 2
charge that delivers a minimum of 1.7kW of power. Energized outlets
provided at visitor parking spaces will not contribute towards this
requirement.100% of the required off-street parking spaces for apartment
dwelling units shall be roughed in for electrification, with conduit terminating at a junction box at each location.
For two unit dwellings, triplexes, townhomes, or cottage clusters: A minimum of 1 required off-street parking space per dwelling unit shall have access to an energized outlet capable of providing level 2 that can deliver a minimum of 3.3kW of power.
At least 1 required off-street parking space per single unit shall have access to an energized outlet capable of providing level 2 charge that can deliver a minimum of 3.3kW of power.

10% of the required off-street parking spaces in new commercial or industrial developments shall be provided with access to an energized outlet capable of providing level 2 charge that can deliver a minimum of 3.3kW of power.

 Squamish (District)
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect July 2, 2024 View Action Doc

Single family and duplex: Zero-Carbon Zero (EL-4) + Energy Step 4

Multi-family: Zero-Carbon Zero (EL-4) + Energy Step 3 (BCBC)

 Squamish (District)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Expired View Action Doc

Residential/mixed use:
Energy Step 4, or:
Energy Step 3 + Zero Carbon (EL-4)

Commercial: Energy Step 3, or:
Energy Step 2 (BCBC) + with a low carbon energy system

 Squamish (District)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect July 2, 2024 View Action Doc

Commercial: Zero-Carbon Zero (EL-4) + Energy Step 2 (BCBC)

Residential: Zero-Carbon Zero (EL-4)+ Energy Step 3

 Squamish (District)
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?
Retrofit Assist Programs Buildings Existing Buildings Retrofit Program None

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Squamish (District)
A Local Government Guide: Policies, Programs and Incentives to Reduce Embodied Emissions in the Built Environment Policies Buildings Leadership Other None

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee – Collaboration involving Whistler, Squamish, and the Squamish Nation led to the creation of this guide to embodied emissions that organizes potential actions within a hierarchy that encourages actions with the greatest emissions reductions. Within the guide, each action has an impact rating, and “quick wins” are highlighted in each category.

 Squamish (District)

Plans

All Plans for Squamish

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

 In Effect 2020 Overarching Mitigation Corporate / Community Squamish (District)
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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