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Energy Efficiency Housing Programsat Natural Resources Canada
Jennifer TalsmaOffice of Energy EfficiencyMay 4, 2006
Toronto, May 4 - 5, 2006
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National Mandate: • To address market barriers to energy efficiency
technologies and practices within the new housing sector.
New Housing:
• Target: All new housing built to the EGNH 80 by 2010• Strategy: To increase the capacity to build, and consumer
demand for energy efficient new houses across Canada, in order to set the stage for more stringent mandated energy efficiency.
Market Transformation Strategy
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Increasing the capacity of industry to supply energy efficient houses, buildings, equipment and services
Increasing the demand for these products by consumers and decision makers
Tailoring approach, programs and tools to market segments of the built environment
Support regional programs such as the ENERGY STAR for New Homes pilot in Ontario
Supporting core tools and programs and working in partnership with allies to adapt and deliver across Canada
Working with appropriate jurisdictions for a regulatory approach
A strategy based on
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Canadian Context
All residential
• 12.7 M households (2002)• Low-rise 70% stock
• More than half are single-detached houses
• Typically wood frame construction
• Various climate zones
Single Detached
57%
Single Attached
11%
Apartments30%
Mobile Homes2%
Air conditioning2%
Lighting5%
Equipment15%
Water heating22%
Heating56%
Residential Energy Use
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R-2000 Standard
• Voluntary performance standard for construction and certification of energy-efficient homes
EnerGuide for New Houses
• Comparative energy rating system
Building Canada• A tool to improve the operations of builders
National New Housing Initiatives
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ENERGY STAR® for New Homes - Ontario (EGNH 78)
Built Green - Alberta & B.C. (Gold EGNH 77 +)
Power Smart New Home Program - Manitoba (EGNH 77 +)
GreenHome Program - Yukon (EGNH 80 +)
Novoclimat - Québec (EGNH 78 +)
Regional New Home Programs
MARKET TRANSFORMATION
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The R-2000 Standard
Energy performance target = 80 EGH
Airtightness target of 1.5 ACH at 50 Pa (pass-fail)
Indoor air quality, controlled ventilation and low-emission materials
Environmental responsibility: construction waste mgt, materials selection, water savings
Quality assurance 3rd party inspection; NRCan QA
Builder licensing training + build 1 house per 3 yrs
House certification
PREMIUM RECOGNITION LABEL
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* not representative of actual options or ratings.
Base Plan Improved High Efficiency
Attic Insulation
Wall Insulation
Windows
HVAC
Foundation
Slab Insulation
R-40
R-20
Double
Mid-efficiency
R-12
None
R-40
R-20
Low-E + Argon
Mid-efficiency
R-20
None
R-50
R-25
Low-E + Argon
High-efficiency
R-20
Yes
EGNH Rating 73 75 80+
EGNH Sample Builder Upgrade Packages*
EGNH is a comparative rating tool
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Average EnerGuide Ratings for Newer Homes
# Files Rating # Files Rating # files RatingNewfoundland 83 70 18 74 101 71Nova Scotia 184 74 80 74 264 74PEI 21 68 0 21 68New Brunswick 31 69 33 80 64 75Québec 504 73 755 80 1259 77Ontario 897 74 632 75 1529 74Manitoba 103 73 72 79 175 75Saskatchewan 149 71 4 76 153 71Alberta 697 71 1149 75 1846 73British Columbia 345 71 37 78 382 72Northwest Territories 23 69 0 23 69Yukon 85 73 27 80 112 75
Canada 3122 72 2807 77 5929 74As of March 13, 2006
EGH files EGNH files (excl. R-2000) Total (built 2000-2006) (built 2004-2006)
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Building Canada
“Building Canada” is a new tool that provides advice to large-volume builders on improving their house designs, construction practices and business practices to improve the houses built, particularly in terms of energy efficiency, at no or little additional cost.
This is achieved by focusing on construction defects and identifying other cost saving measures that can be incorporated within the builder’s business.
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Building Canada Challenges
Energy efficiency seen as a burden
Not just “House as a system”
Sales, Marketing, Financing, Estimating, Purchasing
Call-backs, Client relations (J.D. Powers)
Builder deals with many levels of trades – loss of control
Bottom line ($) is often driving factor
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Building Canada Solutions
Energy efficiency can be added at no additional cost
Building Science solutions
Best Practices Guide
• Detail drawings, 3D modeling, Advanced Framing, Load transfer, Improved technology
Step by step approach
Training – EGNH, R-2000, HRAI, Sales, etc.
The goal is to help the builder achieve the highest level of the applicable regional marketing program (EGNH 78+)
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The Strategy is Working
Over 2000 homes labeled EGNH last year
Builders representing 85% of new housing starts in Alberta participating in Built Green program
7% of new housing starts in Manitoba labeled PowerSmart
Approx. 1000 new homes labeled Novoclimat (4% of starts) and some 450 builders now participating
Increasing EE 20-30% from benchmark
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Pilot Project Update
ENERGY STAR for New Homes (Ontario)• Pilot extended to March 31, 2007• Over 100 houses labeled and 500 enrolled• Over 70 builders are involved• Current average EGNH rating is 78• Incentives available from Enbridge Gas Distribution• CMHC recognizes ENERGY STAR and top level of
all other regional programs for rebate
For more details come to our session at 2:45pm.
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Pilot Project Update Con’t
Similar to other premium energy efficiency programs• R-2000 (national), Built Green, PowerSmart, GreenHome,
Novoclimat
Integrates R-2000 Builder training and EGNH rating system
Supports the Provincial Regulatory Approach
NRCan’s Approach Results in Market Transformation!!!
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Contact Information
Jennifer Talsma, Account Manager, New Housing Programs, (613) 996-3784, [email protected]
www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca