What exactly is an R-2000* certified home and what are the benefits?
The video will show you what you are getting when you buy an R-2000 home.
Here it is.One of the highlights of your life.Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you can make.
We are Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency and we would like to speak to you about the letter "R".
Choosing a home that is built to Canada's R-2000 standard is a very important, practical, smart, and forward-looking choice.
The term R-Value may have been used.It is the measure of how well the insulation in a home keeps in or out of heat.
You might have heard the phrase R-2000.R-2000 is a benchmark that documents a whole series of things about how a home should be built in order to deliver high standards of energy efficiency.R-2000 homes have high R-values and are more energy efficient.
Thirty years ago, Natural Resources Canada, along with key industry stakeholders, developed the first R-2000 standard.
Every R-2000 home is constructed by a licensed and specially trained builder, evaluated, inspected and tested by an independent third-party energy advisor, and certified by the Government of Canada.
Over the past 30 years, thousands of Canadians have chosen energy efficient homes that have helped them save money, enjoy healthier indoor air, and take positive steps for the environment.Choosing an R-2000 home is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment.
A new, far more stringent R-2000 standard has been created to meet the heightened expectations of today's home buyer.The energy efficiency requirements for R-2000 homes have been increased by 50%.
An R-2000 home is a bit like putting a big, comfy blanket around you, your family, and your investment.
Many R-2000 home builders use materials that are less toxic and have less impact on the environment.Talk to your builder about these options.
It is a chance for you to invest in the future as you calculate the W and R.In the health of your family, in environmental responsibility, and in year-round comfort.
You will spend more for your R-2000 home if it has advanced safety features or an appliance that gives you more energy efficient performance.
One of the best homes you can buy is a R-2000 certified home.High levels of insulation, clean-air features and other characteristics help protect the environment in R-2000 new homes.
It means energy savings, more comfort and a healthier living environment for the home buyer.
R-2000 homes are built to strict standards.More than 35 years ago, Natural Resources Canada collaborated with others in the energy efficiency sector to develop R-2000.
Home building technology is always evolving.The R-2000 Standard was updated in July of 2012The average new home built to the R-2000 Standard is 50% more energy efficient.
The construction of your R-2000 home is what distinguishes it from other homes on the market.R-2000 homes are built by innovative builders.
Every R-2000 homeowner will receive a certificate and label from NRCan.The label is put on the electrical panel after the homeowner has received the certificate.
This is a bilingual label.This home is in compliance with the R-2000 Standard.You can contact your local R-2000 office or Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency.Ensure that you are familiar with how to operate and maintain your R-2000 home by consulting your homeowner's manual.
R-2000 homes are some of the most energy efficient on the market, and saving on your energy bills is important to consider when buying a home.The most affordable and effective way to build your R-2000 home will be chosen by your designer and builder.
The R-2000 homes have high levels of insulation and an airtight building envelope, which translate into energy savings.
35 years ago, R-2000 homes set the standard for indoor air quality.Clean-air features that go beyond those required by building codes are available with R-2000.Every R-2000 home has a professionally installed mechanical ventilation system.Fresh air is delivered to every room of the house through the system.
To protect indoor air quality even more, you can ask your builder to use products that protect the indoor environment.
R-2000 homes are designed to keep indoor humidity in check.If your home is too moist, mould can grow.
High-efficiency sealed-combustion heating systems help keep dangerous products out of your home and make you and your family sick.
A more comfortable home is ensured by the high standards set for an R-2000 home certification.
Every R-2000 certified home is tested by a certified technician after it is built.The combination of high-quality windows and well-insulated walls will keep your house from being drafty and keep the temperature steady inside.
During the winter, R-2000 homes are designed to take advantage of the sun's energy.It is possible to provide a larger window area and more light without increasing your heating costs.
You can help meet Canada's climate change goals by using less energy for heating and cooling.Extra effort will be put into protecting the environment by your R-2000 builder.
The new standard of ENERGY STAR® certified homes is 20 percent more energy efficient than those built to code.R-2000 certified homes have higher levels of energy efficiency than ENERGY STAR certified new homes.Clean air and environmental features are what they have.
A licensed R-2000 builder is the first step in buying or building a new home.
A licensed R-2000 builder builds every home.If you want to get an R-2000 licence, your builder needs to keep up with the latest training.