ENERGY STAR ® for New Homes Jennifer Talsma Account Manager, New Housing Programs Office of Energy Efficiency Corey McBurney Managing Director, EnerQuality Corporation May 5, 2006 Toronto, Ontario

NRCan’s OEE supports EnerGuide for New Houses (EGNH):  Here is a home whose builder has the confidence to have it tested so you can make an informed consumer decision ENERGY STAR for New Homes pilot project - Ontario:  No need to look any further, this home is comfortable to live in and among the most energy efficient on the market The R-2000 Standard:  Here is a leading edge standard that incorporates advanced energy efficiency technologies. It is healthier and more comfortable to live in.

Program Goals  Support regional programs such as Built Green (AB- BC), ENERGY STAR (ON), and PowerSmart (MB)  Highlight a home’s energy-saving features  Encourage buyers and builders to invest in EE upgrades  Offer training and tools for builders to identify areas that can be improved  All manufacturers or retailers in this room have some form of relationship with a builder(s)

Who is EnerQuality?  EGNH/R-2000 Service Organization in Ontario  Manages and delivers the ENERGY STAR for New Homes pilot project  Mandate is to drive consumer demand and work with builders to sell and build more energy efficient houses  Focus this year is to invest in and develop the require labelling infrastructure to deliver these programs

Pilot Project  Extended to March 31, 2007  Over 100 houses labeled and 500 enrolled  Over 80 builders are involved  Current average EGNH rating is 78  Incentives available from Enbridge Gas Distribution and CMHC

Technical Specifications  ENERGY STAR qualified space and water heating and space cooling equipment  ENERGY STAR qualified patio doors, skylights, and windows (as of April 1, 2006)  Builder and advisor must hold a valid ENERGY STAR Administrative Arrangement and be trained and certified by EnerQuality Corporation  EnerGuide for New Houses (EGNH) rating of 78 or higher  EnerQuality has made additional requirements such as 1000 kWh savings, airtightness, ventilation and duct sealing requirements.

2 Compliance Routes As defined in the ENERGY STAR Technical Specifications  Prescriptive Path: Builder Option Packages Trade-offs 1000 kWh savings  Performance Path = EGNH 78, plus  EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR Technical Committee reviews proposed changes and alternate compliance options

How do Raters Participate?  Potential raters contact EnerQuality Corporation to obtain appropriate training, agreements and certification  Raters work with builders to perform plan evaluations and on-site evaluations of houses as they are completed  Raters work with builders to help them promote ENERGY STAR  Raters often use the EGNH service to help train builders and their sales and site staff

How do Builders Participate?  Builders contact EnerQuality Corporation to obtain appropriate training, agreements and locate an ENERGY STAR rater in their area  Builders work with an ENERGY STAR rater to perform plan evaluations and schedule on-site evaluations of the houses as they are completed  Some builders promote ENERGY STAR as a standard spec others use it as an upgrade (often with an EGNH option)

Labeling Procedure  Home enrolment form is under development  As builders complete houses, they contact their rater to perform an evaluation to ensure that the house meets the Tech Specs  If 3 or more houses are ready for inspection, random sampling is an option

 Account Manager at EnerQuality  Media relations and event support  Marketing materials: flags, pins, brochures, publications, Point of Sale Tool, logos (on-line ordering available)  Partnership opportunities with suppliers and builders Marketing Support

Marketing Tools Under Development by NRCan  New ENERGY STAR for New Homes web pages with function that allows homebuyers to search for an ENERGY STAR homebuilder in their area  Members only web site for ENERGY STAR for New Homes service organizations and builders –Users can access: Publications and marketing materials, Administration and training documents, POST, and News items and updates

Marketing Tools Under Development by EnerQuality  Coop advertising  POS Poster  ENERGY STAR Plaques  Homeowner Package  Launching website at ESnewhomes.ca

Partnership Opportunities How do you partner with the ENERGY STAR for New Homes pilot project to promote your goods and/or services?

Contact Points  NRCan contact info: Jennifer Talsma, Account Manager New Housing Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency (613)  EnerQuality Corporation contact info: Corey McBurney, Manager of Operations EnerQuality Corporation (416)

Thank-you