Resources

Resources contained on this page includes access to publications, best practice guides, forms and educational resources that support green building practices.

2024 Year in Review and Exciting News for 2025 (PDF)

2024 Year in Review and Exciting News for 2025 (PDF)

Energy Save New West
Heat Pump Location & Noise Guide (PDF) – English

Heat Pump Location & Noise Guide (PDF) – English

Energy Save New West
Central Ducted Heat Pump Information Sheet (PDF) – English

Central Ducted Heat Pump Information Sheet (PDF) – English

Energy Save New West
Ductless Heat Pump Information Sheet (PDF) – English

Ductless Heat Pump Information Sheet (PDF) – English

Energy Save New West
Homeowner Checklist for Heat Pumps (PDF) – English

Homeowner Checklist for Heat Pumps (PDF) – English

Energy Save New West
2023 Year in Review and Exciting News for 2024 (PDF)

2023 Year in Review and Exciting News for 2024 (PDF)

Energy Save New West
2021 Year in Review and Exciting News for 2022 (PDF)

2021 Year in Review and Exciting News for 2022 (PDF)

Energy Save New West
Electric Vehicle Charging – Infrastructure Requirements in New Westminster

Electric Vehicle Charging – Infrastructure Requirements in New Westminster

City of New Westminster
Zoning Bylaw 7953, 2018, Passive Design Exclusions for Single Detached Zones

Zoning Bylaw 7953, 2018, Passive Design Exclusions for Single Detached Zones

City of New Westminster
What Makes a Home Energy-efficient Infographic (PDF)

What Makes a Home Energy-efficient Infographic (PDF)

NRCan
EnerGuide Label Infographic (PDF)

EnerGuide Label Infographic (PDF)

NRCan
EnerGuide Rating System Infographics (PDF)

EnerGuide Rating System Infographics (PDF)

NRCan
Illustrated Guide – R22+ Effective Walls in Residential Construction in B.C. (PDF)

Illustrated Guide – R22+ Effective Walls in Residential Construction in B.C. (PDF)

BC Housing
Illustrated Guide Achieving Airtight Buildings (PDF)

Illustrated Guide Achieving Airtight Buildings (PDF)

BC Housing
Building Airtightness Targets in Codes and Standards Across BC (PDF)

Building Airtightness Targets in Codes and Standards Across BC (PDF)

BC Housing
Urban Solar Garden Pre-Sale Purchase Agreement (PDF)

Urban Solar Garden Pre-Sale Purchase Agreement (PDF)

Energy Save New West
Urban Solar Garden Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Urban Solar Garden Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Energy Save New West
Urban Solar Garden Information Sheet (PDF)

Urban Solar Garden Information Sheet (PDF)

Energy Save New West
A Best Practices Guide for Local Governments (Link)

A Best Practices Guide for Local Governments (Link)

BC Energy Step Code
Metrics Summary Report on the Energy, Emissions and Economic Impacts (Link)

Metrics Summary Report on the Energy, Emissions and Economic Impacts (Link)

BC Energy Step Code
Summary of the ENERGY STAR® Features Campaign (PDF)

Summary of the ENERGY STAR® Features Campaign (PDF)

ENERGY STAR® for New Homes
Metro Vancouver’s Home Energy Labelling Initiative (Link)

Metro Vancouver’s Home Energy Labelling Initiative (Link)

Rateourhome.ca
Heat Recovery Guide for Houses (PDF)

Heat Recovery Guide for Houses (PDF)

BC Housing
Hiring a Contractor (PDF)

Hiring a Contractor (PDF)

Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation
Planning, Building and Development (Link)

Planning, Building and Development (Link)

City of New Westminster
Receipt Requirements for Program Administration (Link)

Receipt Requirements for Program Administration (Link)

Home Energy Rebate Offer
Resources, Project Examples &Training Options (Link)

Resources, Project Examples &Training Options (Link)

Passive House Canada
Best Practices Guide for Insulation & Air Sealing (PDF)

Best Practices Guide for Insulation & Air Sealing (PDF)

BC Housing
9.36 House Performance Report – As-Built (PDF)

9.36 House Performance Report – As-Built (PDF)

City of New Westminster
Publications (Link)

Publications (Link)

BC Housing
Searchable Product List (Link)

Searchable Product List (Link)

Natural Resources Canada
9.36 House Performance Report – Pre Construction (PDF)

9.36 House Performance Report – Pre Construction (PDF)

City of New Westminster
Homeowner Educational Series (PDF)

Homeowner Educational Series (PDF)

High Efficiency Furnaces
9.36 Design Verification Report (PDF)

9.36 Design Verification Report (PDF)

City of New Westminster
Eligibility requirements, Rebates & Additional Information (Link)

Eligibility requirements, Rebates & Additional Information (Link)

Home Energy Rebate Offer
9.36 Energy Efficiency Requirements (PDF)

9.36 Energy Efficiency Requirements (PDF)

City of New Westminster
New Homes (Website Link)

New Homes (Website Link)

ENERGY STAR® for New Homes
Part 3 Design Verification Report (PDF)

Part 3 Design Verification Report (PDF)

City Of New Westminster
Rebate Table (PDF)

Rebate Table (PDF)

Home Energy Rebate Offer