
What are ENERGY STAR® qualified new
homes?
Since 2001, Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan)
Office of Energy Efficiency has promoted
the international ENERGY STAR® symbol in
Canada and monitored its use.
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
significantly reduced energy costs for
homeowners.
What
makes an ENERGY STAR® qualified home
better?
ENERGY
STAR® qualified homes not only improve
the energy efficiency of your home but
also the construction and composition.
From reducing noise and improving air
quality in your home to creating more
sustainable communities, ENERGY STAR®
offers countless benefits. Baywood Homes
is committed to building green and
therefore we incorporate a number of
materials and techniques to make your
home ENERGY STAR® qualified including:
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Tyvek House Wrapping: Like
putting a winter coat on your home,
we wrap your home in a protective
envelope, creating a breathable
barrier against the elements.
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High
Efficiency Furnace with ECM blower:
This provides an 80% savings in
electrical consumption, generates
less noise and allows for 10-15%
higher air delivery throughout your
home. It also gives you unmatched
comfort and more consistent
temperatures, like the heart of your
home.
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Low
E Argon windows: These windows
create less condensation and reflect
sunlight away in the summer while
keeping heat in during the winter.
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Increased Insulation: Attics and
walls have more insulation which
allows for greater heat retention
throughout the home as well as
reduced noise penetration.
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Sealed ductwork. Your homes’
heating and air conditioning will
flow more efficiently through the
home, reducing heat and cooling loss
and making for a more comfortable
living space.
These are
just a few of the things we do to build
your home to ENERGY STAR® standards. A
Baywood ENERGY STAR® qualified home
means lower energy bills, greater home
comfort, a more healthy home environment
and of course, a more healthy global
environment. With the government
mandating that all homes be built to
ENERGY STAR standards by 2012, we’re
leading the way in green building and
offering you a home that will exceed
standards for decades to come.
For more information about
ENERGY STAR for New Homes visit
www.esnewhomes.ca
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