by Jeff Loder | Feb 9, 2022 | BC Advocacy
CleanBC: Roadmap 2030 CleanBC: Roadmap 2030 revisits 2018 guidelines and standards for reducing climate pollution and emissions. The climate action plan outlines more stringent restrictions and standards than previous versions, with an overall goal of reaching carbon...
by Jeff Loder | Feb 4, 2022 | Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is conducting a residential wood appliances emission factor study titled “Impact of Various Parameters on Wood Stove Emission Factors” (Study). The study started in December 2020 and will be completed by March 31,...
by Jeff Loder | Nov 15, 2021 | Canadian Politics Update, Government Affairs Updates
Canadian Federal Politics The House of Commons re-opened on February 1st. The agenda for this session is expected to focus on the remaining objectives that the Liberals planned to accomplish in their first 100 days, which comes to a close on February 3rd. Among these...
by Jeff Loder | Aug 24, 2021 | Comox Valley Regional District
HPBAC is advocating for the removal of municipal bylaws in the Comox Valley, British Columbia, that impose restrictions on the use and installation of certified wood-burning appliances in the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland. In addition,...
by Jeff Loder | Aug 24, 2021 | Electronic Component Shortage Advocacy
Pursuant to direction by the Gas Hearth Appliance Section on June 6, 2021, and discussions by the GASC in May & July 2021, HPBAC is advocating for the temporary relief from energy efficiency regulations (EERs) in Canada that prohibit the use of continuous pilots....