 Energuide for New Homes
The role of the Certified Energy Advisor is an important and
necessary part of the house building process.
With the on-going changes in the BC Building Code, leading up to net
zero ready homes in 2020, it will soon be a challenge to get our housing
built to the levels prescribed in terms of energy efficiency and
performance.
As a Certified Energy Advisor I can analyse the blueprints of the
house and give practical advice as to where the Energuide number
can be improved. I can evaluate the building envelope and air tightness
and also show that by improving the efficiency of the building smaller
heating and cooling systems can be implemented, and also show the impact
of renewable technologies such as solar.
The Energuide for New Homes will provide the homeowner with an
official and recognised energy rating for their new home and for the
builder an official Energuide rating of 80 or above can, at present,
attract incentives from the utility companies.
 Ray Smith, Certified Energy Advisor, can provide a new home energy
evaluation for the low cost of $500 plus tax, which includes a Basic
Plan Evaluation and a blower door test.
Please read
A New House That Saves for more information.
Related Links:
Solar BC,
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
Power Smart for New Homes
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