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Today, 17 percent of the energy consumed in Canada is used to run our homes.
Every time we use energy from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, we produce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change.

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All Our Single Homes Are Energy Star Certified
We Have Made It Standard For Your Home
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What are ENERGY STAR qualified new homes?

In 2005, NRCan expanded the ENERGY STAR initiative in Canada to include energy-efficient new
homes being built in Ontario. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are approximately 30 to 40 percent
more energy efficient than those built to minimum Ontario Building Code standards. The increased
efficiency of these homes translates into reduced energy costs for homeowners.

What’s involved?

Typical energy efficiency measures for these new homes include
• insulation upgrades
• higher-performance windows
• better draft proofing
• more efficient heating, hot water and air conditioning systems
• sealed ducts for better air distribution
• ENERGY STAR qualified appliances (if supplied by the builder)

The benefits to the new homeowner

• lower energy bills
• improved comfort
• government-backed quality assurance
• lower impact on the environment
• higher resale value