The Step Code Council (SCC) was set up to support the successful implementation of the BC Energy Step Code. The Council now:

• Supports training and capacity building opportunities for local governments, industry and other stakeholders
• Provides advice and clarification of technical aspects of the BC Energy Step Code
• Seeks resolution of implementation issues as they arise

Issues identified by the Council may inform future changes to the technical content of the regulation or how it is implemented.

Council membership

A representative of the Province of British Columbia’s Building and Safety Standards Branch chairs the Council. SCC members represent:

• Industry professions and trades
• Local government
• Public sector organizations
• Utilities and consumer interests

Council membership

Council Chair:

• Zachary May, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

Vice Chairs:

• Bob Deeks, Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. and RDC Fine Homes
• Robyn Wark, BC Hydro

Council members by organization

Representing local governments

Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia

• Tyler Wightman, Executive Director

City of Vancouver

• Sean Pander, Program Manager, Green Buildings

Planning Institute of British Columbia

• Norm Connolly, Community Energy Manager, City of Richmond

Local governments

• Megan Lohmann, CEO, Community Energy Association

University of British Columbia

• John Madden, Director, Sustainability and Engineering

Representing industry

Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia

• Jason Jung, Manager, Professional Practice & Development

Architectural Institute of British Columbia

• Maura Gatensby, Practice Advisor

Building Owners and Managers Association of British Columbia

• Muneesh Sharma, Director of Government Affairs and Communications

Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia

• Bob Deeks, RDC Fine Homes
• Joe Hart, Icon Homes
• Kelly Reid, HRK Builders

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia

• Harshan Radhakrishnan, Practice Advisor

Homebuilders Association Vancouver

• Diana Dilworth, Director of Government Relations

Urban Development Institute

• Jeff Fisher, Vice President

Zero Emissions Building Exchange (through the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre)

• Roberto Pecora, Director of Programs

Representing utilities

BC Hydro

• Robyn Wark, Manager, Sustainable Communities

FortisBC

• Stephanie Yen, Manager, Climate Action Policy

Representing academic institutions

University of Northern British Columbia

• Dr. Guido Wimmers, Associate Professor

Representing provincial and federal governments

• Natural Resources Canada
• B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions

Page last updated: Mar. 5, 2025