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Breaking Down the BC Step Code in 2025: What Builders Need to Know Now
Updated May 2025 There’s been a lot of talk about the Zero Carbon Step Code and EL-1 in BC and a...
What 25 LCA Projects Taught Us About Embodied Carbon in 2024
At Carbon Wise, we worked on over 25 Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in 2024, covering a range of...
Building a Greener California: Navigating the New Era of Embodied Carbon Regulations
Embodied carbon, the often-overlooked greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials,...
4 Reasons a Heat Pump is the Best Choice for Low-Carbon & Energy-Efficient Homes
When considering home upgrades, there are countless options that promise greater energy efficiency...
Get started with the Greener Homes Loan
The Canada Greener Homes Loan Program offers interest-free financing of up to $40,000 to help your...
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Many acronyms are used when sustainability and environmental awareness are involved, but their...
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5 Energy efficiency upgrades to beat the heat at home
No, it's not your imagination—it definitely is getting hotter every summer in BC. Here are 5 easy...
Embodied Carbon 101
Embodied Carbon (that we prefer to call Embodied Emissions) is the new hot topic in the...
What do we mean when we say a home is net-zero?
A net-zero home may be the way to go if you're on the hunt for a more efficient, comfortable, and...
What is embodied carbon and why is it so important?
Energy Codes have played a pivotal role in reducing operational emissions from our buildings....
Is a heat pump worth it?
Benefits of a Heat Pump If you are exploring options to heat and cool your home or reduce your...
Your EnerGuide home Evaluation
What to expect during your EnerGuide home evaluation? An EnerGuide home evaluation, conducted by...
Why We Do What We Do
Do you know how Carbon Wise started? After working in the Energy Efficiency field for years,...