INFORMATION RELEASE

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is hosting energy-efficient building workshops in several communities throughout May and June 2024. The workshops are for residents, prospective homebuyers, homeowners and property developers to learn more about energy-efficient buildings.

These workshops are funded by the FortisBC Built Better Fund.

The workshops will focus on:

• Key practices and considerations when buying/building energy-efficient homes
• Green building best practices for design and construction
• Outlining the provincial building code policies for “Part 9 residential buildings”
• The Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code for new buildings

Workshops will be held on the following dates/times/locations:

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 11:15 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Oliver Parks and Recreation Centre, Meeting Rooms #1 and #2, 6359 Park Drive, Oliver
Details: Coffee and lunch provided 

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 9:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Penticton Community Centre Meeting Room #4, 325 Power Street, Penticton
Details: Coffee and brunch provided

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
Time: 9:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Okanagan Falls Senior Centre, 1128 Willow Street, Okanagan Falls
Details: Coffee and brunch provided

Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 9:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Similkameen Recreation Centre, Bowling Lounge, 311 9th Street, Keremeos
Details: Coffee and brunch provided

Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
Time: 9:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Princeton & District Arena, Arena Mezzanine, 167 Old Hedley Road, Princeton
Details: Coffee and brunch provided

Registration is required for participation in the workshop. To register, please click here or visit RDOS Regional Connections.

For further information, please contact Suraj Baral, RDOS Community Energy Specialist.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 

Contacts:

Suraj Baral
RDOS Community Energy Specialist
250-490-4238

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-Free 1-877-610-3737