The Step Code is an energy efficiency compliance path designed to help both government and industry achieve a future in which all new construction across the province is near net zero by 2032. The path to net-zero energy ready is set through incremental building performance requirements. The upper steps of the Step Code are considered near net zero or net zero energy ready, particularly for Step 5.

BC Energy Step Code performance-based energy efficiency steps
for Part 9 buildings, with improving energy performance targets (i.e.
reduction in building energy use) set out in up to five steps, planned
for complete implementation by 2032.