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The benefits of buying an energy-efficient home.
Whether you're working with a builder or buying a newly-built home, it pays to invest in energy efficiency. While you might spend a little more upfront, you'll save on energy and maintenance costs and your home will be more comfortable. A home built with energy-efficient measures uses up to 60% less energy than a home without.
Last chance to qualify for new home construction incentives,submit your preliminary application by December 19th, 2018.Get incentives for building energy efficiency into new homes – often up to $1,000 per home!
Motion sensors, timers, and dimmer switches help create your home's ambiance while saving energy.
Appliances make up nearly 20 per cent of your home's energy use. Choose energy-efficient refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines to save.
Look for tightly-sealed walls and proper duct work to reduce utility and maintenance costs.
Inspect insulation in floors, walls and attics to stay comfortable and keep heating and cooling costs in check.
Light bulbs, light fixtures and ceiling fans are tested and certified to use less energy than conventional products.
Look for a furnace with a variable-speed motor and central air conditioning with a SEER 18 rating or higher.
Reduce phantom power by switching off non-essential lighting, appliances and devices with just one flick.
ENERGY STAR® certified windows can reduce drafts, muffle noise and reduce energy costs by up to 12 per cent.
Evaluated by a qualified Energy Advisor, an EnerGuide report shows you just how energy efficient your home is. For a brand new house, an EnerGuide rating of 83 or higher is excellent.
65-72Meets building code standards
73-79Features some energy-efficient improvements
80-90Energy-efficient new house
Energy Efficiency Target
91-100Integrates renewable technologies
Your home's EnerGuide rating
Breakdown of your home's energy consumption by space heating, hot water and lights and appliances
Where your home will lose the most heat (i.e., basement, windows, main walls, etc.)
Helpful energy saving and maintenance tips
ENERGY STAR® certified new homes are an average of 20% more efficient than typical new homes and offer features including:
Increased insulation and better air tightness
High-efficiency heating and cooling systems
High-performance windows
Heat or energy recovery ventilation systems
ENERGY STAR® certified products
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