Prince George, B.C.  The Board of Directors for the Regional District of Fraser Fort George have approved upgrades  to the McBride District Fire Hall.  The changes are aimed at improving the building’s energy efficiency.

The concrete brick walled building was  constructed in  1984 with  little insulation. 

The  propane blowers in the parking bays and the electric baseboard heat throughout the office areas have a hard time keeping up with the heat loss when the temperature drops below -20 Celsius.

Thanks to funding from Community Works Fund, the hall will see existing windows replaced with energy star rated windows.  Existing doors will be replaced with energy star rated doors,

wall and attic insulation will be increased and the insulation  will be protected with metal cladding. The work is estimated to save about $5000 a year in heating costs.