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CHBA Net Zero Renovations
CHBA Net Zero Renovations More people are working, learning, socializing and exercising in their homes than ever before, and the cost of energy and the importance of comfort and indoor air quality has become more significant. In addition, Canada has set ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets that can only be met in the housing sector…
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Net Zero MURBS CHBA members are leading the way and voluntarily building Net Zero homes. The CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling program has labelled over 1,700 homes since the program began in 2016. And now, CHBA is proud to announce a new Net Zero initiative: advancing solutions, technologies, and approaches to building Net Zero Energy…
Read MoreNet Zero Technical Committee
Net Zero Technical Committee The role of the Net Zero Technical Committee (TC) is to assist the CHBA Net Zero Energy Housing Council (NZC) in an advisory capacity to review, consider and make recommendations on the development and implementation of the Net Zero Home Labelling Program. The TC holds monthly meetings to support the ongoing…
Read MoreNet Zero In The Building Code
Net Zero In The Building Code Page restricted NET ZERO IN THE BUILDING CODE The Situation In the rush to get the new energy requirements completed in time for the publication of the next edition of the National Building Code, important steps in the code development process have been rushed or skipped altogether, resulting in…
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What is a Net Zero Home? Net Zero Homes, whether new or renovated, produce as much clean energy as they consume. They are far more energy efficient than typical new homes and greatly reduce your impact on the environment. Every part of the house works together to provide consistent temperatures throughout, prevent drafts, and filter…
Read MoreMinto Communities GTA and Metropia unveil Markham’s First Net Zero Home
Minto Communities GTA and Metropia unveil Markham’s First Net Zero Home April 21, 2023 – Today the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is recognizing Minto Communities GTA and Metropia, CHBA members of BILD GTA, for the first Net Zero Home qualified under CHBA’s Net Zero Home Labelling Program, located in Markham’s highly sought-after Union Village master-planned community. CHBA’s…
Read MoreCommunity celebrates success of Net Zero Energy Housing
Community celebrates success of Net Zero Energy Housing Williams Lake First Nation and Canadian Home Builders’ Association members join official opening Williams Lake, BC – October 7, 2022 – Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) members are building a clean energy future that will strengthen the economy, create good jobs and support the natural resource sectors. On…
Read MoreCHBA Launches Initiative Towards Cost-Effective Net Zero Energy Ready Residential Renovations
CHBA Launches Initiative Towards Cost-Effective Net Zero Energy Ready Residential Renovations OTTAWA – FEBRUARY 23, 2022 – Today, the Canadian home Builders’ Association (CHBA), with support from Natural Resources Canada, officially announced a new 5-year initiative towards cost-effective net zero energy ready residential renovations. In collaboration with local home builders’ associations, Canadian municipalities, and renovators and…
Read MoreNet Zero Home Label to Recognize Renovated Homes that Produce as Much Energy as They Consume
Net Zero Home Label to Recognize Renovated Homes that Produce as Much Energy as They Consume OTTAWA – OCTOBER 28, 2021 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today officially launched the Net Zero Home Labelling Program for Renovations. The new initiative continues CHBA’s long history in leading energy efficiency in residential construction and builds on…
Read MoreOttawa’s OakWood Designers & Builders Label Their First Net Zero Ready Home
Ottawa’s OakWood Designers & Builders Label Their First Net Zero Ready Home Ottawa, October 1, 2020 – Today the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is recognizing CHBA Member OakWood Designers & Builders first home to qualify under the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program. Without compromise, this Ottawa home combines state of the art design and…
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