National Energy Code for Buildings in Saskatchewan
Joining its neighbours Manitoba and Alberta, Saskatchewan has adopted the National Energy Code for Buildings 2015 (NECB 2015), coming into effect on January 1, 2019.
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Daylight Modelling
Spend ten minutes in a seminar discussing the real costs of running businesses and designing buildings to suit those businesses, and the profound effect of daylight exposure to productivity will be addressed. The electricity savings associated with less lighting use is obvious, but what of happier healing (in the case of a hospital), or learning […]
Manitoba Energy Code for Buildings, Coordinating Registered Professional (MECB-CRP)
As a natural extension of our energy modelling for the Manitoba Energy Code for Buildings (MECB) Performance Path option, Thurston Engineering Services can now serve as the Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP), required to issue a stamped MECB Certification. As energy modellers, we believe we are in the best position of all consultants to provide this: […]
What did we learn in 2014?
Thurston Engineering Services continued to learn in 2014, attending two of the largest conferences in our areas of expertise: 2014 National Conference on Building and Facility Operations (covering topics relevant to commissioning and energy management). In addition to validation that our services are in line with practices across the country, we came home with information […]
Manitoba Energy Code for Buildings, Performance Path
The province of Manitoba is leading the way: starting December 1, 2014, all large commercial buildings are mandated to be built to the National Energy Code for Buildings 2011 (NECB 2011), with a few made-in-Manitoba adjustments. There are three options to show compliance: 1) Prescriptive, which requires that all envelope, HVAC, service water, electrical system […]