Energy Efficient Construction

It’s what goes into the construction of your R-2000 home that separates it from other homes on the market. R-2000 homes are built by innovative builders who use leading-edge building techniques. R-2000 certified homes are one of the best homes you can buy, from an energy efficiency point of view. R-2000 new homes include high levels of insulation, clean-air features and other characteristics that help protect the environment. For the homebuyer, this translates into energy savings, more comfort and a healthier living environment. Every R-2000 home is built to the strict R-2000 Standard. R-2000 was developed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) in collaboration with others in the energy efficiency sector more than 35 years ago.

Home building technology is always changing and improving because of research. An updated R-2000 Standard came into effect in July 2012. Homes built to the new R-2000 Standard are on average 50% more energy-efficient than typical new homes built to code.

In a typical R-2000 home you will find:

• high insulation levels in walls, ceilings and basements
• high-efficiency windows and doors
• high-efficiency heating
• whole-house mechanical ventilation
• minimal air leaking from the house
• water-conserving fixtures such as taps and showerheads

Every R-2000 home is:

• constructed by trained builders
• evaluated, inspected and tested by an independent third-party inspector
  certified by the Government of Canada