Build A Better Home Energy Forum: ENERGY STAR for New Homes Presented By: Vanessa Joehl Director, Environmental Programs Canadian Home Builders Association of BC
About the Canadian Home Builders Association Founded in 1943, the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) is the voice of Canada's residential construction industry. Representing more than 8,500 businesses across Canada (mainly small and medium sized) CHBA members include home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals, municipalities and more. 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 billion in economic activity annually 2 Kevin Lee, CEO since May 2013
Residential Construction Industry Residential Construction is the largest industry in Canada, representing more jobs and economic impact than any other. 3
About the Canadian Home Builders Association of British Columbia Representing more than 1,646 members across BC (mainly small and medium sized) including home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals, municipalities and more lead by our 9 local associations: CHBA Central Interior, CHBA Northern BC, CHBA Rocky Mountain, CHBA Vancouver Island, CHBA Central Okanagan, CHBA South Okanagan, CHBA Sea to Sky and Greater Vancouver. The residential construction industry is a vital part of British Columbia s economy in every community across the province: Neil Moody, CEO Directly and indirectly supports 137,129 jobs Pays $7.9 billion in wages Generates $19 billion in investment value annually 4
Chilliwack Specifically The Residential Construction Industry: Directly and indirectly supports 2,839 jobs annually Pays $163 million in wages Generates $366 million in investment value annually This information can be downloaded from CHBA.CA for most regions of Canada
2016 CHBA Home Buyer Preference Study Top 10 Must Have Home Features 1. Walk-in closets 2. Energy efficient appliances 3. Overall energy efficient home 4. High-efficiency windows 5. Linen closets (#6 in 2015) 6. Kitchen islands (#5 in 2015) 7. Open concept kitchens 8. 2-car garage (#9 in 2015) 9. Large windows (#8 in 2015) 10. HRV/ERV (Bumped Walk-in Pantry from 2015 s Top 10 List) Buy the full survey results online at chba.ca/survey
2015 CHBA Home Buyer Preference Study Overall Energy-Efficient Home 63.7% rated this feature as a must have item, an additional 25.5% considered them really want items (89.2%) Home Energy Certification 48.7% consider this a must have feature, an additional 28.8% rate it as a really want item (77.5%) Only 6.0% feel it s not important Power Generation 46.5% indicate that solar power might be nice if affordable Back-Up Power Generation 41.7% indicate it might be nice if affordable Buy the full survey results online at chba.ca/survey
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Occupant Behaviour Biggest Loads! Average Canadian household uses 105 GJ/year Source: NRCan and StatsCan Average NZEr home uses 35 GJ/year (range of 34-44 for the attached, detached & MURBs combined) Standard NBC 9.36 Home Occupant/Plug Loads 25% Hot Water 20% HRV/Fa ns Space Coo Space Heating 50% A NZEr Home Space Cooling Occupant/Plug Loads HRV/Fans 1% Space Heating 16% Hot Water 14% Average 66.7% reduction compared to code! Roof space is prime real estate for PV panels! 9
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ENERGY STAR International brand 88% of Canadians recognize the ENERGY STAR symbol Trusted by Canadians as the mark of energy efficiency Represents more than 70 products, including homes 12
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Every ENERGY STAR home is: On average 20% more energy-efficient than a home built to the local building code Built to meet electrical savings and airtightness targets Constructed by an ENERGY STAR licensed builder Awarded a Government of Canada ENERGY STAR label 13
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Typical features of an ENERGY STAR home include: Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems Energy-saving windows, doors and skylights Walls insulated above building code requirements Energy-saving ENERGY STAR products A heat (or energy) recovery ventilation system 14
ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program 15
Overall Benefits for Builders Business Marketing 16
Overall Benefits of ESNH for Builders Leadership Environmental 17
How can you build to ENERGY STAR? There are 2 options 1. Performance path 2. Prescriptive path 18
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How Does a Home Become ENERGY STAR Certified? 20
Roles and Responsibilities 21
What is the protocol for ENERGY STAR evaluation and verification? Each home is verified by a third party energy advisor Homes are regularly quality assured for ENERGY STAR compliance through service organization & NRCan NRCan receives and maintains house file data 22
Program Administration ENERGY STAR Program Fees: Enrollment Fee: $150 per home for CHBA Members $200 per home for Non-Members Modelling Costs The builder will still pay the CEA directly for the costs to model the home and the fan testing All CHBA CEAs have been trained and licensed for ENERGY STAR
Marketing ENERGY STAR Once a Builder becomes licensed for ENERGY STAR, they have online access to multiple marketing materials for FREE produced by Natural Resources Canada Includes: Consumer Brochures Consumer Videos Any and all logos in all formats Signage Flags
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Incentive Programs Available For Builders: FortisBC New Homes Program - ENERGY STAR qualified new home Rebate of $2,000 - ENERGY STAR Single Family Rebate of $700 ENERGY STAR Row Homes and Townhomes Rebate of $250 Laneway Homes (anywhere in BC) Rebate of $100 ENERGY STAR Laundry Dryer Rebate of $300 EnerChoice Fireplace Full List here: www.fortisbc.com/rebates
Incentive Programs Available For Homeowners: Rebate of CMHC Mortgage Insurance: 15% Premium Refund - ENERGY STAR Single Family 15% Premium Refund EnerGuide rating of 82 85 25% Premium Refund R2000 & Net Zero 25% Premium Refund EnerGuide rating of 86-100 Full List here: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
How can municipalities help? Expedited permitting (streamlining processes will help!) Training for ease of product approvals at permit and inspection stages Architectural controls that support PV not become a barrier Permit rebates DC rebates/discounts Density bonuses Property tax rebates/reductions Cash rebates to builders and/or home owners Encouragement for energy (EnerGuide) labelling for ALL homes Revive Energy Retrofit Home Program [federal] tax credit 28
Vanessa Joehl Vanessa@chbabc.org 604-432-7112 Ext 314 Questions? 29