*If you are planning to build here are some tips that might come in handy to get that new place energy efficient plus get some $$ back in you jeans!!!!*
EnerGuide for New Homes (EGNH)In order to build your own registered energy-efficient home, you will need to obtain an EnerGuide for New Homes rating of 80 or more.
The EnerGuide rating system has been developed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and indicates a standard measure of your home’s energy performance.
How does the EnerGuide for New Homes program work?
1.Submit your plans and specifications for plan evaluation and software analysis. A certified energy advisor will analyze the new house plans, noting components that will affect the overall energy efficiency (i.e., mechanical equipment, windows, building envelope, insulation levels, etc.).
2.Your energy adviser will use NRCan’s computer software to model different options, looking for the most cost-effective ways to make your home more energy efficient.
3.A site verification visit is required at or near completion to verify that the house’s construction is consistent with the final plans and specifications. This includes an air tightness test.
4.The software analysis is updated to reflect the details of the site visit. This electronic file is submitted to NRCan and an official EnerGuide for New Homes rating label is sent to you.
Are there grants and incentives available?
Yes. Owners of recognized energy efficient new homes are eligible for a $1,000 rebate from the Saskatchewan government. Additional rebates are available for solar domestic hot water heating systems, Drain-Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) systems, natural gas appliances, and geothermal systems that meet certain criteria. For more information visit saskenergy.com
Contact Information
Regina & southern Saskatchewan: (306) 584-9780
Saskatoon & northern Saskatchewan: (306) 665-2525
http://energystarsask.ca/
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