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When you build high-performance homes, ensure your quality construction is recognized. An effective way to accomplish this is to become licensed as an ENERGY STAR® for New Homes (ESNH) builder. On average, an ENERGY STAR certified home is 20 per cent more energy efficient than a typical new home.
The ESNH program provides builders with a brand name label that is well-recognized by homebuyers. Only builders licensed with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) can have their homes ENERGY STAR certified. Getting licensed is easy.
There are several organizations throughout Ontario that you can contact by visiting the NRCan website.
The service organization will explain the steps you'll need to take to build certified ENERGY STAR new homes:
As a licensed ENERGY STAR for New Homes builder, you’ll have many benefits:
Before construction begins, a licensed builder enrols a home with their service organization, who then enrols the home with NRCan.
A certified energy advisor works with the builder during design to ensure the home meets ESNH standard.
Scopes of work are developed and the trades are trained.
On completion of the home, the advisor verifies that the home has met the requirements of the standard and labels the home. The evaluator orders the ENERGY STAR certification label ten days before its inspection.
The advisor submits the home information to the service organization and labels the home. The service organization reviews the home’s results and submits it to NRCan.
As a builder of ENERGY STAR certified homes, you'll share in the responsibility to ensure the homes are constructed to meet the requirements for the ESNH standard. But you won't be on your own. ENERGY STAR advisors will work with you and are motivated to help you succeed:
Benefit from the market recognition and third-party certification that comes with building and selling ENERGY STAR certified homes.
Visit the NRCan website
The ENERGY STAR® name and symbol are trademarks registered in Canada by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are administered and promoted by Natural Resources Canada.