Energy-Efficiency with
New Home & Renovating Projects
In today’s economy being energy efficient can save more than just the environment, it can save your bank account too. The CHBA-NS has several programs in place to help make homes more energy efficient and to equip our builders and renovators with all of the tools necessary to build clean and green. You can read more about these through the links provided below.
Energuide for New Houses
EnerGuide for New Houses (EGNH) is a Natural Resources Canada program designed to measure and improve the energy efficiency of new homes.
Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is an internationally recognized brand and a trusted symbol for identifying energy-efficient products. New homes can be Energy Star qualified and receive a corresponding certificate.
R-2000 Program
An R-2000 home is designed, built, tested and certified to meet exacting technical standards that exceed current Canadian building codes.
Net Zero
A net-zero house is designed and built to reduce household energy needs to a minimum by using both energy-efficient construction and on-site renewable energy systems.
Passive House
Passive building uses a set of design principles to attain a measurable and rigorous level of energy efficiency within a specific quantifiable comfort level.
Don't forget to check for rebates!
Before you start buy a new home or begin arenovation, there are a often a variety of rebates available through Efficiency Nova Scotia for projects that meet certain energy efficiency criteria.
