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Join us at BCIT’s Zero Energy Buildings Lab for an interactive session on best practice for electrical panel sizing and design for load management. 

Course Overview:

This session builds on HAVAN’s Growing Demand: Electrification and Load Calculations course by exploring how thoughtful design and sequencing allow builders to keep a modest main electrical service size, even when going fully electric — in both retrofit and new construction contexts. Using real-world examples from Burnaby, North Vancouver, and beyond, participants will examine key considerations for retrofitting existing homes and planning electrical systems, including integration of heat pumps, EV charging, hot water, and solar systems.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn how to keep electrical service sizes small through early planning and smart system integration.
• Gain practical strategies to plan and execute electrification projects with confidence.
• Be equipped to anticipate and resolve common technical and logistical challenges before they arise.
• Strengthen your ability to communicate electrification benefits and design choices to clients.

About The Speaker:

Gary Hamer is a Senior Project Manager and educator with the BCIT Zero Energy and Emissions Buildings Learning Centre. He brings over 25 years of experience in sustainable energy management, utility program design, and building electrification. Gary has led initiatives supporting deep energy and emissions retrofits across public and private sectors and teaches on electrification, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization. His work focuses on helping industry professionals navigate the technical and practical aspects of transitioning to all-electric buildings.

For more on BCIT’s Zero Energy Buildings Lab and course offerings, please visit:

• BCIT Zero Energy Buildings
• About the High Performance Building Lab