1. Energy Reduction In setting the energy target, three factors are considered: –Local climate. –Locally available energy sources. –Size of the home. We Consider This Via: Computer modeling. By using advanced computer software in the design of every R-2000 home, the high performance demanded by the R-2000 Standard is assured. System design. With an R-2000 home, energy efficiency is designed in, not added on.

2. Specifications : State of the Art Ventilation R-2000 homes avoid ventilation problems by combining tight, well-insulated, leak-free construction with an energy-efficient mechanical heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system R-2000 Windows Windows are selected to meet the specific climate conditions that prevail at the house site – the colder the area, the more robust the window system High Efficiency Heating Systems Heat Pump Systems High-Efficiency Gas Furnaces Integrated Gas Heating Systems Demand Water Heaters Radiant In-Floor Hydronic Heating

3. Simple Energy Conserving Features Standard appliances such as electric range, electric water heater, refrigerator, and electric dryer Standard incandescent lighting Standard-efficiency, 4-ton, SEER 10 (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) heat pump Engineered Floor Systems Wood and Composite Floor Trussed Steel/Concrete Floor Systems