R2000 History R2000 is a series of technical requirements for new home performance and construction. Began in the 1970s to develop comfortable homes for frigid Prairie winters Formalized in 1981, since then over 10000 R2000 homes have been built Program is managed by Natural Resources Canada Construction and standards are periodically upgraded References: R2000.chba.ca oee.nrcan.gc.ca Reginanorth.Century21dome.ca

Cost of R2000 40% more building requirements than standard building codes All R2000 houses must undergo special inspections and air quality testing All R2000 houses must be certified by the Federal government Approximately only 10-15% higher initial cost $270,000 $300,000

Long Term Benefits Cost savings due to 30% less energy usage R2000 houses produce fewer green house gases Quality – R2000 houses have passed the most demanding quality assurance processes.