LEED V5: The New Prerequisites

DATE: March 04, 2026

DURATION: 1 hour

TIME: Atlantic 2:00pm – 3:00pm; Eastern 1:00pm – 2:00pm; Central 12:00pm – 1:00pm; Mountain 11:00am – 12:00pm; Pacific 10:00am – 11:00pm

LANGUAGE: English

LOCATION: ONLINE

Registration will close on March 03, 2026, by 12:00pm ET.

This webinar will be delivered online through Zoom. All registrants will receive information on how to access the event through Zoom and will receive a calendar invite via email 1 day before the event.

Event highlights

LEED v5 represents an evolution in addressing market drivers. With the release of LEED v5, new prerequisites have been introduced across the major rating

systems, BD+C, ID+C, and O+M; these mandatory requirements set a higher standard for building design, construction, and operations. Similar to the optional

credits, these prerequisites are aligned with LEED v5’s three key impact areas: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration. This

session will provide insight into the evolution of prerequisites in LEED and why these news ones are so important for LEED v5 projects. The key changes to existing

prerequisites will also be highlighted. The speakers will draw on their market understanding to provide tips on how best to approach the new requirements on

LEED projects. The session will focus on BD+C, though highlights of ID+C and O+M will be included.

Learning objectives

1. Understand the critical new prerequisites under LEED v5, and how they differ from the earlier versions of LEED.

2. Gain insight into when and how to address the new assessment prerequisites and gain a better understanding of what is required.

3. Discover the new tools and resources to bring consistency to these requirements.

4. Appreciate the benefits of the changes and how best to discuss these with your clients and teams.

Speakers

Adam Stoker, Sustainable infrastructure - City of Calgary

Rebecca Holt, Senior Director of Sustainability - HCMA Architecture + Design

Jason Packer, Director of Sustainable Development - CIMA+

Join us for an insightful free webinar that delves into the intricacies of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Portfolio Manager tool, a crucial resource used by provincial and local jurisdictions for effective energy reporting. Whether you’re a government official, facility manager, or an energy-conscious professional, this webinar is tailored to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to streamline the energy reporting process.

Through this webinar, you will gain insight into the significance of the Portfolio Manager tool in the context of energy reporting initiatives, explore the various reporting mechanisms tailored to meet specific requirements, and learn best practices for setting up and organizing properties to ensure accurate and efficient data management.

* ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager: 101 – Fundamentals & Basics  is recommended for better understanding, but it is not mandatory.

In this webinar, you will learn to

• Understand the role of EPA’s Portfolio Manager.

• Comply with local benchmarking ordinance.

• Set up your Portfolio Manager account and properties.

• Request energy and water data from utilities.

This webinar is ideal for

• Building owners and operators

• Public-sector or institutional program managers

• Building managers/supervisors

• Asset and building portfolio managers

• Industrial and water plant operators

Details

• Date: March 4

• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

• Event Category: Webinar

• Website: https://cietcanada.com/programs/webinar-espm-bco-en/

Venue

• Virtual

Organizer

• CIET

Do you want to learn more about how mentorship can advance energy efficiency in BC's First Nations communities?

Join the Fraser Basin Council on Wednesday, February 25 from 11:00am to 12:00pm PST for a free webinar on mentorship in Indigenous energy and housing!

Speakers:

-Crystal Dixon, Energy Program Specialist, First Nations Energy & Mining Council

-Tracey Payne, Mentee, Energy Efficiency Mentorship Program

Crystal and Tracey will speak about their stories and experiences being mentored in their energy and housing roles. They'll touch on challenges, lessons learned, why mentorship is important in this field, and advice for those interested in being mentored.

We'll also provide information and resources on mentorship programs available to BC First Nations members and staff.

This will be followed by audience Q&A, so please bring your questions. We hope you can join us!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vcmQR4ivSdqU-WXnLJT3rQ#/registration

RECAP Learning Lab: Insurance & Climate Risk for Renewable Energy Projects

Presented by: Fraser Basin Council

Event Type: Webinar

Event Format: Online event

Skill Level: Introductory

Cost: Free

Description

Are you interested in climate resilience for renewable energy projects in BC? Join the Fraser Basin Council on Tuesday, February 24 from 11:00am to 12:00pm PST for a free virtual learning lab focusing on how climate risk is affecting insurance for solar and biomass energy projects in BC and across Canada.

The event will also feature how insurance can help protect renewable energy projects from losses due to climate events, and how proponents and communities can work with insurance companies to reduce climate risks to their projects.

Speakers:

- Jenn Aitchison, Renewable Energy Practice Leader, HUB International

- Eric Howie, Vice President, Complex Risk, HUB International

The speaker presentations will be followed by time for audience Q&A.

The Renewable Energy Climate Adaptation Project (RECAP) is a project led by the Fraser Basin Council in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and other key collaborators. The goal of RECAP is to enhance the resilience of BC’s renewable energy systems, with a focus on solar and biomass energy.

Virtual learning labs are a chance to learn and have a conversation about a specific topic from a community or industry speaker in an informal setting. They are focused on audience interaction, so bring your questions!

Part 3 Step Code Impact and EV Charging

Register now for our upcoming Builder Forum Series webinar exploring how the BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code are shaping Part 3 building design.

Susan MacDougall and Danny Taylor of Focal Engineering presents findings from a recent study for the Township of Langley on how higher BC Energy Step Code (ESC) and Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) requirements affect Part 3 buildings. Using archetype modelling, the session highlights anticipated impacts on envelope and mechanical design, capital cost, peak electrical demand, and the influence of EV charging on electrical infrastructure. This presentation aims to help community members understand how buildings are expected to evolve under higher code levels and what strategies can support their successful implementation.

The Township of Langley will open the session with a brief update. 

Who should attend?

Part 3 builders, developers, engineers, architects, energy modelers, and building officials.

Questions?

For more information or if you have any questions, email greenbuildings@tol.ca.

Professional credits

BC Housing, BOABC, AIBC credits available!

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Maximize your ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager capabilities!

Join Webinar 301 – Advanced Features to learn how to create complex reports, set baselines, and use the Sustainable Buildings Checklist to optimize energy and water efficiency. This one-day session helps asset managers implement strategies for sustainable operations across five key areas: integrated assessment, energy performance, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, and reduced environmental impact.

* Start with ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager: 101 – Fundamentals & Basics. It is required to ensure you have the essential foundation before enrolling in this webinar.

Register now and unlock advanced Portfolio Manager features for smarter building management!

Details

Date: February 18

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Cost: Free

Event Category: Webinar

Website: https://cietcanada.com/programs/webinar-espm301-en/

Organizer: CIET

Discover ISO 50001 and 50001 Ready Canada!

Join our free one-hour webinar to discover the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems standard, NRCan’s 50001 Ready Canada program, and the Ready Navigator tool.

In this session, you will learn to:

✔ Properly implement energy management systems

✔ Use the Ready Navigator tool

✔ Facilitate your organization’s 50001 Ready Canada recognition

Ideal for: Energy and sustainability professionals, program managers, project engineers, service providers, and resource efficiency managers.

Explore the full webinar series, including advanced ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager topics to help you benchmark and improve building performance.

Register now and take the first step toward smarter energy management!

Details

• Date: February 18

• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

• Cost: Free

• Event Category: Webinar

• Website: https://cietcanada.com/programs/50001-ready-canada-101-webinar/

Organizer

• CIET

Take your ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager skills to the next level!

After mastering the basics in the 101 session, join Webinar 201 – Creating and Updating Your Building Profile to deepen your knowledge. Learn how to update building data, use the Data Quality Checker to identify errors, and ensure your properties meet operational standards.

Portfolio Manager helps you measure energy performance, set baselines, track progress, and generate custom reports—essential tools for managing commercial and institutional buildings efficiently.

Start with ESPM 101 if you haven’t yet, then register for 201 to advance your expertise!

Details

Date: February 11

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Cost: Free

Event Category: Webinar

Website: https://cietcanada.com/programs/webinar-espm101-en/

Organizer CIET

The Victoria Branch of the Society of Engineering and Geoscience in hosting a breakfast meeting for the International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on June 23, 2025 in Victoria. We thank McElhanney very much for sponsoring this event .

Please see below for more information. Registration is at https://bcseg.ca/event/international-women-in-engineering-day-dr-mina-hoorfar-resilience-representation-and-community-in-engineering/

INWED Breakfast Presentation: Resilience, Representation, and Community in Engineering

Join the Victoria Branch and McElhanney Engineering for a powerful and personal keynote address from Dr. Mina Hoorfar, Dean of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Victoria. Dr. Hoorfar will speak on her journey from a young engineering student to a leader in the field. Drawing from her own experiences, she will share the challenges she faced as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated profession, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. This event is sponsored by McElhanney Engineering. 

This talk will highlight the critical role of representation in engineering and why visibility of women in technical and leadership roles matters more than ever. It will also explore the strength of community among women engineers and how collective support can transform careers and institutions alike.

With a thoughtful look at both the hurdles and the opportunities facing women in engineering today, as well as discussion on key current developments in engineering and how the profession is changing, this speech will be both an honest reflection and an inspiring call to action for building a more inclusive and supportive future in STEM.

Please go to the registration link for more details, agenda and speaker biography and to register. https://bcseg.ca/event/international-women-in-engineering-day-dr-mina-hoorfar-resilience-representation-and-community-in-engineering/

This could be eligible for 1 h of Communications and Leadership Learning. 

The new Strata Energy Advisor Program launched in September 2024 to support residential strata-owned buildings (condos) to plan for major upgrades, improve comfort, identify incentives AND reduce carbon pollution.

You are invited to join our Strata Energy Advisors to learn about the new program, what participating stratas can expect including eligibility criteria to participate, and to answer any questions you have.

This event is intended for strata unit owners, strata councils or their property managers to learn more about the Strata Energy Advisor program.

Connect with two extraordinary leaders, Anna Siefken and Britt Ide, as they share their remarkable journeys into leadership. Gain practical tips, discover the challenges they've overcome, and learn about the support that has fueled their success. Don’t miss this opportunity for inspiration and networking to get your 2025 off to a great start.

This 2024 - Fall semester Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) ran a civil based project with Introba. This project involves 24 University of Victoria students who are designing, building, and testing prototypes for passive buildings.  

As we near the completion of the students' work, we’re excited to host a Final Project Showcase. We would love to invite you to the event. Students will be presenting their projects, and there will be an opportunity to see them up close during the networking portion of the event. 

 The event is scheduled for December 5th 5:30-8:30, at Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour. If you would like to attend, please RSVP below:

Join CEA for Part 2 of a two-part webinar series using mock-ups to demonstrate best practices for building enclosure upgrades.

This session will feature three-dimensional mock-ups to guide discussions on renewable detailing, environmental separation layers, interior and exterior insulation strategies, fire resiliency, climate adaptation, and more.

oin the Community Energy Association for Part 2 of a two-part webinar series focused on hybrid (or dual fuel) heating systems.

This series targets HVAC contractors interested in learning more about hybrid heating systems including right-sizing, equipment selection, balance points, control strategies, and quality installations.

Although content will be geared towards HVAC contractors, builders, renovators, designers, energy advisors, building officials and all building professionals are welcome to join.

Join CEA for Part 1 of a two-part webinar series using mock-ups to demonstrate best practices for building enclosure upgrades.

This session will feature three-dimensional mock-ups to guide discussions on renewable detailing, environmental separation layers, interior and exterior insulation strategies, fire resiliency, climate adaptation, and more.

Join the Community Energy Association for Part 1 of a two-part webinar series focused on hybrid (or dual fuel) heating systems.

This series targets HVAC contractors interested in learning more about hybrid heating systems including right-sizing, equipment selection, balance points, control strategies, and quality installations.

Although content will be geared towards HVAC contractors, builders, renovators, designers, energy advisors, building officials and all building professionals are welcome to join.

Join CEA and a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion on installation, maintenance, and optimization of heat pumps in cold climates. This session will bring together perspectives from across the industry looking at best practices and considerations for home energy retrofit scenarios. Join a diverse panel of experts for an in-depth discussion tailored to building professionals.

Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act was passed in 1992, enabling the making and enforcement of energy efficiency standards for energy-using appliances and equipment. 

The Energy Efficiency Regulations enabled by the Act have had an enormous positive impact, saving over 340 PJ of energy, saving Canadians billions of dollars, and reducing emissions by more than 44 Mt CO2e from 1995-2022. Despite this, Canada has the most energy-intensive economy of IEA members and direct emissions from buildings have increased 4.5% since 2005. Ramping up energy efficiency will be essential for Canada to achieve its net-zero by 2050 emissions target. However, compared to analogous laws in other countries, Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act is limited in its scope and power in many ways. 

Join us as we explore some of the ways Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act could be modernized for the 21st century to address climate change, improve affordability, and deliver health benefits. 

Come out to ZEB’x second Decarb Lunch webinar of the month where we’ll be talking to the founder of Vernon-based non-profit HomeZero Collective and their Clean Energy Neighbourhoods pilot project. This initiative aims to make home retrofits faster, easier, and more affordable for neighbourhoods across the City of Vernon, BC and share lessons from their experience far beyond its borders.

If you’re interested in home retrofits, air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps (i.e., geo-exchange), check this one out. We’ll hear from the program administrator and one of the homeowners participating in the retrofit, while also having one of the program’s mechanical consultants on hand for the question period.

Thanks to the financial support of Vancity, BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver, this event is free of charge!

Speaker:

• Amandeep Singh, Founder of HomeZero Collective

Amandeep Singh was a born behind-the-scenes change maker. Over the years, he’s led several projects that tested, incubated and proved innovation across a range of industries. Since founding HomeZero Collective in 2020, he’s developed the clean energy neighbourhoods model that will begin to pave the way for an exciting, carbon neutral future in Vernon and beyond.

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Join our Community of Leaders!

Do you have an exciting zero emissions or high performance project, product or concept you’d like to share? Interested in participating in our Program Series as subject matter experts? E-mail events@zebx.org for more information on how to get involved. Together, we can make the 2020s the decade of zero emission buildings!

Ersilia Serafini from Summerhill will share the benefits of considering one central point of contact for all customer touch points related to energy efficiency program delivery.  This could include customer service support and outreach via phone/web/sms, application support and review, rebate processing, trade ally network management and customer satisfaction surveys.

Builders, designers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, building officials:

Join Community Energy Association for their two-part webinar series to learn all about retrofitting manufactured homes to make them more comfortable and energy efficient.

The second webinar of the series, will take us through:

• Typical heating systems used in manufactured homes and opportunity for upgrades with ductless heat pumps

• Common issues/challenges and solutions with installing ductless heat pumps in manufactured homes – housing configurations/additions, indoor/outdoor equipment location, equipment sizing, electrical service/capacity, and working with manufactured home parks

• Quality installation process for achieving optimized performance – sizing, equipment selection, installation, and performance verification.

• Dealing with supplemental and back-up heating needs with manufactured homes.

This event has been pre-approve for 1 Continuing Professional Development Point through BC Housing.

Event is free of charge, but you must pre-register.

• May 29: Retrofitting Manufactured Homes

• June 26: Ductless Heat Pumps and Manufactured Homes

Cost

Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registrant Regular Price: $42.00 + GST

Non-Registrant Price: $42.00 + GST

Student Price: $32.00 + GST

Hot breakfast is included.

Event Presenter(s)

Kezia Devathasan is a PhD student in Software Engineering, specifically focusing on the human aspects of both practice and education. Her research aims to bridge the gap between technical capability and human-centred design in software development. She also oversees INSPIRE as the program manager, exploring intersections of computer science, software engineering, and education. She helps orchestrate opportunities for students to engage in hands-on projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop skills that are essential for success in STEM careers. 

About the Event

Please join the director of the INSPIRE program at University of Victoria to learn about how this program is supporting underrepresented women in STEM with real life engineering problems.

Date(s):

Friday, June 21, 2024
7:00 AM–9:30 AM Pacific time

Location:

Royal Canadian Legion 292, 411 Gorge Road East 
David Slater Room

Cost: Free

About this presentation:

The Embodied Carbon Exchange is our newest initiative, join us for this bi-monthly group discussion event that connects a diverse range of building industry stakeholders, including architects, structural engineers, developers, manufacturers, policy makers, and sustainability consultants. Our focus is on open-ended, informal discussions about real-world, on-the-ground problems related to reducing embodied carbon in building construction projects.

At the Embodied Carbon Exchange, attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, share their experiences, and learn from one another in a collaborative, supportive environment. All questions welcome, even those that may not have an answer. We believe that by bringing together a variety of perspectives and expertise, we can identify innovative, effective solutions to the complex challenges of reducing embodied carbon in the built environment.

Event Location

Online
Vancouver BC
Canada

Come join us for a beautiful Wellness Wander Goldstream Provincial Park! We will meet at Goldstream Day Use Parking Lot (Langford, BC V0R 2L0) to start.

Don't forget to bring your sturdy hiking shoes and water, and dress for the weather! *weather dependent - if conditions are unfavourable, registrants will be informed*

Join leaders from the City of Vancouver’s green and resilient buildings team as they introduce Energize Vancouver—the city's new online hub for information and resources on current and upcoming energy and carbon requirements for existing large commercial and multi-family buildings.

The City now requires the owners and managers of Vancouver's largest commercial buildings to report their properties’ energy and greenhouse gas intensity data. The deadline for the first round of reporting is June 1, 2024. The city's benchmarking requirements expand in 2024, then, starting in 2026, the City will require certain buildings to meet defined greenhouse gas intensity limits.

This webinar will introduce the Energize Vancouver initiative and resource hub, and outline the current reporting requirement. Bonus: We'll also welcome special guests from the City of Toronto and City of Montreal, both of which are similarly rolling out mandatory building performance benchmarking programs.

Thanks to the financial support of BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver, this event is free of charge!

Cost: Free

About this presentation:

Experts from UVic and local industry discuss the latest trends and challenges in sustainable building and design.

Hey Victoria! Anna Kobb is hosting another event!
She is bringing together experts from our UVic Engineering and Computer Science faculty alongside leading industry players to present a panel discussion of green building. Please join us (for free!) on April 4th to learn about the current state and future of green building and design. Registration is free but seats are limited, so sign up soon!

The panel will feature our local partners RJC Engineers and Introba alongside Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, PhD, PEng., FCSCE, Yang Shi, Fred Boafa - and our moderator Dr. Rishi Gupta.

Come hear from local experts about the latest trends and research in sustainable building and design. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in the field. Bring your questions!

A panel discussion followed by open networking with light fare.

Event location: Engineering & Computer Science Building (ECS), room 660. There is an elevator available to access the room on the 6th floor. Note that the Engineering Expansion project has started; P1 is the closest parking.

Efficiency Canada is hosting a sustaibility event!

EfficiencyOne and Climative partnered on a remote home energy assessments pilot aimed to validate the technical credibility of this approach and its potential to accelerate building upgrades. The pilot proved highly successful, with compelling results for customer engagement, satisfaction, and use of resources. Join Hugh and Winston as they discuss these results and how remote and digital assessments could change how we plan and deliver sustainable and inclusive retrofit programs.

ZEBx is hosting a sustainability event!

It’s widely recognized that addressing new buildings alone will not be enough to get us to our emissions reduction targets. Deep building retrofits are a crucial component of the decarbonization transition.

Join ZEBx’s March Decarb Lunch to learn about two ongoing deep retrofit projects through the designer and owner lenses. Hear from speakers from Pembina, LHRA, Pacifica Housing, and Metro Vancouver Housing about takeaways relating to process, procurement, technical bundling, and more. The core intentions and high-level learnings from the Reframed Initiative will also be discussed with an emphasis on the lessons that are relevant to the industry at large.

This webinar will also be offered as part of the Passive House Accelerator’s Reimagine Buildings ‘24 online conference for whom ZEBx is a community partner.

Efficiency Canada is hosting a Sustainability Event. Join March 8 on International Women’s Day for “A Day in the Life” with Energy Trailblazer, Afaf Azzouz. Explore the exciting world of sustainability and climate management. During this Q&A, Afaf will share insights into her career path, credentials, and experience, and provide an up-close look at leading net zero implementation.

You will also learn how the Career Hub has been effective in connecting the growing energy efficiency sector—436,000 Canadians. The hub helps bring awareness to those interested in a new or first career, all while placing emphasis on the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Speaker: Afaf Azzouz, Senior Manager (Sustainability, Decarbonization, Energy Transition), Deloitte

“A Day in the Life” is a digital campaign showcasing professionals in their real work environments. The series features engineers, architects, contractors, tradespeople, building science academics, and more. Each feature offers a documentary-style glimpse into a typical day in the life of Canadians working in the energy efficiency sector.