1. R2000 Housing Heating Joe Samson 20204764 4M-G September 27, 2005

2. WHAT IS R2000? Standards set by NRCan’s Office of Energy Efficiency Developed in 1970’s Aim: –Increase Energy Efficiency –Decrease Cost R2000 homes are –Efficient –Comfortable –Environmentally Friendly –Built by Professionals –Completely Voluntary

3. R2000 Heating Reduce Cost and Increase Efficiency Heating makes up 40% - 60% of energy used* EnerGuide rating system Provides efficiency details Most commonly Recommended –Forced air furnaces –Heat Pumps –Gas Fireplaces *http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/equipment/en glish/page35.cfm?PrintView=N&Text =N

4. HEAT SOURCES Forced air furnace –Larger initial cost, more efficient outcome –Propane and Natural Gas –ENERGY STAR Heat Pumps –Air to Air –Ground Source –ENERGY STAR Gas Fireplace –Direct Vent Design –Natural Draft Venting –Power Venting –20%-70% Efficiency