1. INTRODUCING
– Chasing Net Zero, building an energy efficient home

2. What is a “green” home? Energy and resource efficient Healthy and safe
Durable
Environmentally responsible
Supports a sustainable community
87% of homebuyers are more satisfied with a new green home than with a previous non-green home.*
*2008 study by McGraw-Hill construction

3. What is a LEED home?
Certified through an internationally accepted third-party program recognizing design and construction improvements
Rated: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum
Achieve “credits” in eight categories
Verified by the only 3rd party national green residential standard

4. Why BUY a LEED home? Consumer/owner benefits include:
Cost savings (energy, water)
Healthier indoor environment
Environmental responsibility
Better quality, durability and reliability
Confidence (tested, verified, and certified)
Higher resale value
In 2009, almost a third of homebuilders will be “heavily” involved in green construction.*
*2008 study by McGraw-Hill construction

5. Why BUILD LEED homes? Builder benefits include:
Recognition (media, awards, etc.)
Market differentiation (leadership)
Customer satisfaction (word of mouth)
Personal satisfaction (making a difference)
Contribution (to green building knowledge)
Profitability (making money)
In 2009, two thirds of homebuilders will have a “moderate or greater” involvement in green homebuilding.*
*2008 study by McGraw-Hill construction

6. Rating System The rating system
LEED Homes are certified by earning points, drawn from several categories designed to rate different areas of the project from design to water efficiency to indoor environmental quality
LEED Canada for Homes Certification Levels
Number of LEED Canada for Homes Points Required
Certified
45—59
Silver
60—74
Gold
75—89
Platinum
90—136
Total available points
136
What about other programs that rate homes? Is LEED Canada for Homes competing? LEED Canada for Homes is here as one option for builders and we are here to grow the green homebuilding pie.

7. Energy Efficient Measures
#1 - Reduce Consumption
Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
Programmable Thermostats
Lower Heating/Cooling Set Points
LEDs, Power bars, Light switches
Unplug Extra Refrigerator or Unused Freezer
Solar Clothes Dryer
Appliance Upgrades

8. Energy Efficient Measures
#2 Decrease Heat Loss/Gain
Add Insulation Where Possible
Upgrade Windows
Replace, add storm windows, insulated curtains or blinds
Seal Air Leakage
Think of House as a System
#3 Increase Heating Efficiency
High Efficiency Condensing Furnace/Boiler
Air Source Heat Pump
Ground Source Heat Pump

9. Energy Efficient Measures
#4 - Increase Hot Water Efficiency
Instantaneous Hot Water Systems
Electric Hot Water Tank
Allow for future considerations
Solar Hot Water
Solar PV
Plug In Electric Car
Rainwater Collection

10. Energy Efficient Measures
Incorporate passive design strategies
South facing windows for passive solar gain
Minimize west facing windows and/or have solar gain reduction strategy
Natural ventilation and cooling

11. Credit categories Innovation & Design (ID)
NEW Location & Linkages (LL)
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
Materials & Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
NEW Awareness & Education (AE)
For those of you familiar with NC, most of these will be familiar.

12. Category: ID Innovation & Design
Purpose: Planning and design
Strategies recognized:
Integrated design process
Addressing durability
Regionally appropriate design

13. Category: LL (New) Location & Linkages
Purpose: Choosing better sites
Strategies recognized:
Land conservation
Improved urban design and development
Community development
Efficient and cost-effective infrastructure
Improved marketability of homes

14. Category: SS Sustainable Sites
Purpose: Encourage better development of the lot
Strategies recognized:
Minimally disrupted soils, flora, hydrology and microclimate
Reduced water demand
Cost savings
Less load on infrastructure
Smaller physical footprint

15. Category: WE Water Efficiency
Purpose: Efficient use of water (indoors and out)
Strategies recognized:
Low flow fixtures
Drip irrgation
Rainwater and graywater use
Reduced load on infrastructure; demand for new infrastructure
Reduced impact on local and regional watersheds

16. Category: EA Energy & Atmosphere
Purpose: Reducing energy consumption and refrigerant leakage
Strategies recognized:
Energy-efficiency in design and construction
Opportunity for on site renewable
Right sizing equipment
Mitigation of GHGs
Both prescriptive and modeling paths exist.
INTRODUCE Steve Connely from BC Hydro

17. Category: MR Materials & Resources
Purpose: Reward better material choices and waste reduction
Strategies recognized:
Healthier home (non-toxic materials)
Reduced deforestation; support for sustainable wood production
Reduced waste (less strain on infrastructure)
Construction efficiencies  lower material costs
Support for local/regional manufacturers/producers/suppliers

18. Category: EQ Indoor Environmental Quality
Purpose: Create healthier indoor living environments
Strategies recognized:
Health and safety: reduction/control/elimination of contaminants (particulates, chemicals, gases)
Comfort: proper supply of fresh air
Control: zoned heating/cooling system
Energy efficiency/operating costs: HRV/ERV

19. Category: AE (NEW)Awareness & Education
Purpose: Teach people to understand their home and how to maximize its performance
Strategies recognized:
Consumer education: buyers learn what high-performance features are and how to keep them functioning optimally
Maximized environmental benefit: optimally functioning home continues to have lower impact
Maximized economic benefit: optimally functioning equipment produces best operational cost savings
Use the example of your father here.