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Working with you to build energy solutions that work

We work closely with forward-thinking developers and builders to find state-of-the-art energy solutions for new condos, homes, and businesses.

With a suite of energy choices, including natural gas, electricity, geoexchange, and biomethane, we’re leading the way in inspiring the creation of energy-efficient buildings that help our customers use energy wisely. In doing so, we’re making a difference in households, businesses, communities, and ultimately, the environment.

Read more about some of our projects below:​

Building a passive house

Features: Natural gas
This innovative home found just the right energy mix with natural gas. A successful passive house relies upon the shape and orientation of the building, and features high performance heat recovery, ventilation, windows and insulation and an airtight envelope. The resulting product is a house with superior thermal comfort and indoor air quality that requires so little heat that the building can be heated primarily by “passive” sources, such as direct sunlight and heat gains from existing appliances and building operations.

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Yorkson Creek

Features: Natural gas
At Yorkson Creek in Langley, B.C., there are no appliance upgrades available because, quite simply, features that are often considered add-ons are already included in the price. All the appliances, from a natural gas fireplace and dryer, to the fridge, microwave and dishwasher all with their stainless steel finishes, are standard and included in the competitive price.

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Centuria Urban Village​

Features: Natural gas, water loop heat pump
Centuria Urban Village is where high end urban sophistication meets Mother Nature. A 16-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building nestled on the tree-lined streets of Kelowna’s Glenmore neighbourhood, this unique development has all the sleek urban style of the big city, contrasted by the serene backdrop of nearby water and woods.

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Lakeview Terrace​

Features: Natural gas, individual meters
A waterfront complex situated on Penticton’s glittering Okanagan Lake, Lakeview Terrace is home for some, and home-away-from-home for others. Each of its 40 residential and vacation rental units are spacious and feature top-of-the-line finishings. This gated complex truly has it all — a view of the lake and marina, as well as proximity to golf courses, wineries, shopping, restaurants, and more.

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Skyline Estates​

Features: Natural gas
Skyline Estates is a semi-detached duplex development in the heart of Victoria’s growing suburb of Langford. The height of modern living, this development offers fine finishings and breathtaking views in a trendy new neighbourhood.

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Tsawwassen Springs​

Features: Natural gas, individual meters, geoexchange heating and cooling
Tsawwassen Springs is a brand new $400 million community development in the Lower Mainland, nestled within the luxuriously redesigned Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club. Upon completion, the 296 spacious condos and 194 detached homes are targeted to be a minimum LEED® Silver certification.

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Super Efficient New Construction (SENC)

Features: passive solar design, superior building envelope, high-efficiency equipment
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas has partnered with FortisBC in support of the construction of highly efficient homes through the Super Efficient New Construction initiative. These homes use significantly less energy than conventional ones, and use some of the most advanced techniques in sustainable design and construction to achieve super-efficient standards.

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GlenValley

Features: Natural gas, geoexchange heating and cooling
GlenValley is a stylish 95-unit townhome development currently being built alongside Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna, B.C. The townhomes have luxe appeal with features like stainless steel appliances, acoustically engineered walls and hardwood floors. Yet there’s no compromise on affordability or energy efficiency. GlenValley has artfully incorporated sustainability through the combined use of electricity, natural gas and thermal energy without sacrificing on finishes.

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The Hudson​

Features: Geoexchange heating and cooling
Originally built 90 years ago as the historic Hudson’s Bay Company, this building was purchased and rehabilitated by the Townline Group in 2005. Located on Douglas Street in bustling downtown Victoria, this once grand department store has now been converted into 152 modern flats, double-height lofts, and penthouses.

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The Madison​

Features: Natural gas, individual meters
This 89-unit brownstone city-home complex in Surrey, BC, was developed with luxury in mind. Hardwood flooring, granite, French doors, crown moldings, and a lavishly landscaped courtyard — all contributed to this first class development. The Madison also boasts a location that is central to restaurants and shopping and adjacent to the beaches of White Rock, with views of stunning Mt. Baker.

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Waterstone Pier​

Features: Geoexchange heating and cooling
Waterstone Pier, the first phase of Richmond’s scenic Riverport development, is made up of three buildings and 140 units nestled just metres away from the Fraser River, with views of majestic Mount Baker towering in the distance.

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Summit Pointe​

Features: Geoexchange heating and cooling
Summit Pointe is a multi-family development in the Sahali neighbourhood of Kamloops, BC. Designed to attract semi-retired and retired homebuyers, Summit Pointe is a development that will allow local people to downsize, while still living in the neighbourhood they love.

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