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BC Housing: For attending the full day, attendees are eligible for up to 6.0 CPD credits.
PIBC: CPL credits are self-reporting. Please confirm how to report your attendance with PIBC.

The Gentle Density Leaders Summit is an essential gathering for forward-thinkers dedicated to unlocking the potential of gentle density housing in British Columbia and beyond. Don’t miss your opportunity to engage, connect, and collaborate with fellow visionaries who are reshaping the future of our communities by thinking BIG about building small.

Here’s what’s in store:
  • Dynamic Speakers: Hear from and chat with engaging, forward-thinking change leaders who will share insights and inspire fresh approaches to gentle density housing solutions. Check them all out below!
  • Breaking Down Silos: Connect meaningfully with planners, architects, builders, and key interest holders to foster a dynamic environment where ideas flow across sectors.
  • Actionable Insights & Engagement: Dive into collaborative breakout sessions with thought leaders in new home construction, positioning your organization at the forefront of housing innovation through hands-on problem-solving.
  • Direct Policy Engagement: Engage with policymakers and like-minded professionals to understand and influence the future of gentle density housing.
We can’t wait to see you!
Session details, including speakers, topics, and times, are subject to change.
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Connecting Small Housing to the Electrical Grid Part 2 of 2
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PST
Arras Banquet & Events
BC Hydro is hosting this moderated panel to explore the process, regulatory tools, and best practices for efficiently connecting small-scale, multi-unit housing to electrical services. Speakers will share insights on typical connection processes, strategies for smooth planning, and practical tips for builders and reducing service size.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Higgins

Chris Higgins

Senior Green Building Planner, City of Vancouver
Chris is an accomplished project manager who has developed a number of successful programs that overcome market barriers and result in lower energy buildings that are heated and cooled without on site pollution. He possesses a well-developed knowledge of energy use in residential... Read More →
avatar for Robyn Wark

Robyn Wark

Manager of Market Transformation, BC Hydro
Robyn Wark, MRM is Manager of Market Transformation at BC Hydro.  The team works with industry and government on standards, policies, and regulations to support buildings and transportation that are efficient, decarbonized, and grid-friendly.  Prior to that, she was the team lead... Read More →
avatar for Stefano D'Errico

Stefano D'Errico

Sr Design Manager, BC Hydro
Stefano Joined BC Hydro in 2002 and has been involved in Distribution Design in the Lower Mainland for 20 years serving the needs of customers for their new electrical connections and upgrades.  He currently covers the cities of Vancouver and Burnaby as a Sr Design Manager for projects... Read More →
avatar for Bryn Davidson

Bryn Davidson

Co-founder, Lead Designer, LaneFab
Bryn Davidson is the co-founder and Lead Designer at Lanefab, a Vancouver-based design-build firm specializing in custom homes, multiplexes, and laneway houses that combine West Coast modernism with climate-friendly Passivhaus principles. With degrees in Mechanical Engineering (UC... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PST
Arras Banquet & Events
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