FortisBC recognizes two BCCPA members for the 2024 Efficiency in Action Awards
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to share that three member sites have been named recipients of FortisBC’s 2024 Efficiency in Action Awards, recognizing their efforts in saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Thanks to the support of BCCPA’s Energy Savings Program, Hawthorne Seniors Care Community and Baptist Housing (Evergreen Terrace and […]
Are you ready to reduce your carbon emissions in your organization?
The province is planning to lower climate-changing emissions by 40% by 2030 to provide healthier, more affordable, and more comfortable living environments. Fortunately, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC’s Energy Savings Program can assist in navigating this transition and improving energy efficiency within your building, equipping you with substantial savings for your organization […]
More energy savings to BCCPA and EngAge BC member sites, Hawthorne Seniors Care Community and Baptist Housing
Thanks to our energy savings initiative, in collaboration with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC), three BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC member sites will receive more high-efficiency heating and cooling systems in their homes. Hawthorne Seniors Care Community and Baptist Housing (Evergreen Terrace and the Heights at Mt. View sites) have recently been approved […]
Learn how to reduce costs and emissions with our Energy Management 101 webinars
To help operator members learn more about reducing costs and emissions in their homes, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC are pleased to announce a new webinar series titled Energy Management 101. Facilitated by Energy Specialist, Jasdeep Singh Gulati, these webinars will occur on Wednesdays throughout September. Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – […]
BCCPA/EngAge BC specialist brings energy efficiency solutions to Kaigo Senior Living, Fraserview
Last week, BCCPA and EngAge BC staff members visited one of our member sites, Kaigo Senior Living (Fraserview), to learn more about the latest energy-saving innovation, in an initiative lead by Energy Specialist Jasdeep Singh Gulati through FortisBC‘s Custom Efficiency Program. Responsible for an estimated savings of 650 GJ a year, the LUX Laundry System provides […]
Building Operator Training for members
BC Care Providers Association have teamed up with FortisBC to host a virtual training event for building operator members to explore opportunities related to HVAC + Mechanical Systems opportunities in their facilities. This 90-minute online session is a chance to hear from experts about energy management best practices within the health care sector, and learn […]
Tips to prepare for the winter
The winter of 2022-2023 is predicted to be unusual, and it is advised to be prepared in advance for an un-predicted heating system or lighting breakdown. 2022–2023 Canadian Winter Forecast Summary Winter has arrived early, with cold temperatures dropping from the Yukon region and northern Alberta to stable across the Prairies and into southern Ontario […]
Lunch + Learn: Power Generation & Cooling Systems
For our next edition of the popular Lunch + Learn webinar series, BCCPA and EngAge BC presents their quarterly Energy Savings Program information session. This event will assist our members in understanding the on-site renewable energy generation technologies and effective building cooling systems. Facilitated by our Energy Specialist Abhijeet Singh, this webinar will answer questions such […]
Energy savings tips: summers are to prepare you for winters
A significant portion of buildings’ total energy consumption is used for heating from September to April. During the summers, energy consumption then drops significantly, unlike during the heatwave when air conditioners and fans take over the heating load. This means that summers should be used to prepare and implement heating load reduction strategies so that results […]
