The CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program. Solar Canada December 5, 2017

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1 The CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program Solar Canada December 5, 2017

2 About the CHBA Founded in 1943, the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) is the voice of Canada's residential construction industry. Representing more than 8,500 companies across Canada. The residential construction industry is a vital part of Canada s economy in every community across the country: Directly and indirectly supports 1,008,872 jobs Pays $58.5 Billion in wages Generates $128.7 Billion in economic activity annually 2

3 Largest Industry in Canada Residential Construction is the largest industry in Canada, representing more jobs and economic impact than any other. 3

4 Where are codes going?

5 Where are codes going? Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) Long-term Energy Strategy: BC Energy Step Code Tiered approach to support harmonization across Canada Ultimate performance target: Net Zero READY Energy not carbon Education and incentive programs are necessary to build industry capacity 5

6 2017 OBC THE STEPS AHEAD

7 HISTORY OF NZE IN CANADA EQuilibrium Housing Initiative - CMHC ongoing Affordable Net Zero Research NRCan CanmetEnergy R-2000 NZE Pilot NRCan OEE Affordable Production NZE Housing Demo NRCan ecoeii Today CHBA Net-zero Home labelling program

8 Barriers to Net Zero Homes Marketing and Promotion Poor branding, understanding, awareness, and demand Difficult to articulate value proposition (sales & marketing) Competency & Capacity Limited education/accreditation and training/skills development Technical Standards, QA & Tools Lack of standards and support tools Cost Reduction High cost to build or retrofit (capital & labour) Financing & Real Estate Lack of appropriate financing mechanisms and/or incentives Policy Limited enabling policy (e.g. net metering, codes and regulations) 8

9 More Program Development Underway Net Zero MURBs Net Zero Renovations Net Zero Communities (incl. high rise) 9

10 10 Reviewed Existing Programs

11 11 CHBA Qualified Participant Logos

12 12 CHBA Qualified Home Labels

13 Definitions A CHBA Qualified Net Zero Home is modelled and constructed to produce as much energy (from on-site renewable energy sources) as it consumes on an annual basis. A CHBA Qualified Net Zero Ready Home has a renewable energy system designed for it that will allow it to achieve Net Zero Home performance, but the renewable energy system is not yet installed. 13

14 A Full Spectrum of Market Offerings Over 1 million homes in Canada have an EnerGuide label! 14

15 EnerGuide Rating System (ERS v15) First 0 GJ Label in Canada Issued by NRCan to Habitat Studio in Edmonton, AB 15

16 Occupant Behaviour Now The Biggest Load! Standard NBC 9.36 Home Net Zero Ready Home Average Canadian household uses 105 GJ/year Source: NRCan and StatsCan Occupant/Plug Loads 25% Hot Water 20% HRV/Fans 0% Space Cooling 5% Space Heating 50% Space Cooling 5% HRV/Fans 1% Space Heating 16% Hot Water 14% Occupant/Plug Loads 64% Roof space is prime real estate for PV panels. (Design & aesthetics matter!) Average Net Zero Ready Home uses 36 GJ/year (Range of GJ for attached, detached & MURBs combined) 16

17 Initial Costs EQuilibrium Program (2009) Net Zero $ ,000 NRCan R-2000 Net Zero Energy Pilot (2016) Net Zero $60-80,000 (15-20% of standard construction costs) Net Zero Ready $30-40,000 In the next 10 years? Net Zero $40,000 Net Zero Ready $15,000 Financial data is being collected on actual costs as well as energy costs for all homes labelled under the program. 17

18 A FEW MORE THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND NET ZERO. ITS ALREADY IN YOUR BACK YARD 18

19 THE NET ZERO LANDSCAPE NET ZERO COMMUNITIES A MIX OF CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Grid access for net metering is a HUGE ISSUE. Utility administration for net metered homes.what happens if you end the year having produced a surplus of energy?

20 LOW LOAD- ALL LOADS ARE FAIR GAME HYBRID ENERGY / COMMUNITY ENERGY SYSTEMS

21 2017 CHBA Home Buyer Preference Study Top 10 Must Have Home Features 1. Walk-in closets 2. Energy efficient appliances 3. High-efficiency windows 4. Linen closets 5. Overall energy efficient home 6. Kitchen islands 7. Open concept kitchens 8. Large windows 9. 2-car garage 10. HRV/ERV air exchange Nearly 22,000 recent new home buyers from 6 provinces were surveyed. (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON & NS) Buy the full survey results online at chba.ca/survey

22 THE NET ZERO LANDSCAPE HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION ARE ONE

23 2017 NET ZERO HOME AWARD WINNER & FINALISTS WINNER: Doug Tarry Limited, St. Thomas, ON Construction Voyer, Laval, QC Minto Communities, Ottawa, ON Reid's Heritage Homes, Guelph, ON Sloot Construction, Guelph, ON 23

24 Falcon Heights Contracting, Victoria, BC

25 RDC Fine Homes, Whistler, BC

26 Landmark Group of Companies, Edmonton, AB

27 Habitat Studio, Edmonton, AB

28 Doug Tarry Homes, St. Thomas, ON

29 Reid s Heritage Homes, Guelph, ON

30 The Minto Group, Kanata, ON

31 Construction Voyer, Laval, QC

32 Provident Developments, Bedford, NS

33 33 Jennifer Weatherston

34 LiveNetZero.com

35 DESIGN OPPORTUNITY Climate Zone 6: 4270 HDD (ESNH ON Zone 1) PV Potential: 4.7 GJ/kW x 8.5 KW =38.25 GJ (house load) South, 8:12 Slope, module eff. 15.5% Heating Design Temp: 19 o C Cooling Design Temp: 29 o C March 2016 Homes under Construction

36 RENEWABLES Push ridgeline forward and drop pitch to contain all needed panels Reduce array to a maximum of 32 panels 8.5 KW size to the needs of the home

37 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

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39 39 Shawn K eeper, President

40 40 Shawn Keeper

41 Relationship between a net-zero energy production builder and our solar electricity partner

42 Key elements to our partnership Team Schedule Budget Quality / Workmanship (Warranty) PLUS

43 PLUS... Home Design & Optimization Community Design & Optimization Community Infrastructure Calculations & Approvals

44 QUESTIONS:? 44