DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver BC V7N 4N5 www.dnv.org (604) 990-2311 December 17, 2019 Urban Development Institute 1050 W Render St #1100, Vancouver, BC V6E 3S7 RE: Proposed BC Energy Step Code Changes - District of North Vancouver We are seeking your input on some proposed changes to how the BC Energy Step Code is implemented in the District of North Vancouver, as part of our Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP). Approved by Council on December 2, 2019, the CEEP identifies key actions to reduce energy use and greenhouse gases in the community. One of these recommended actions is to move up the Step Code ladder, as shown in the chart below, to help meet our energy and emissions reduction targets. The BC Energy Step Code is a provincial standard that provides an incremental approach to achieving more energy-efficient buildings. The District of North Vancouver has been implementing the Step Code since July 1, 2018. Proposed Step Code Changes Building Category Existing DNV Step Code Proposed DNV Step Requirement Code Requirement Part 9 Residential Buildings (New Construction) Part 3 Residential Buildings (New Construction) Part 3 Commercial Buildings (New Construction) Part 3 Commercial Buildings (Substantial Renovation) Schools, Libraries, Colleges, Recreation Centres, Hospitals and Care Centres (New Construction) Step3 Step3 Step 1 No Step Code Requirement No Step Code Requirement Step 4 Step 4 Step 2 Step 1 Step 1 Document: 4182874