WHAT IS A NET ZERO HOME?
Net Zero homes are defined as homes that produce as much clean energy as they consume annually, using on-site renewable energy systems.
Net Zero Homes are strategically constructed with extra insulation, high-performance windows, and unparalleled airtightness to minimize heating and cooling needs.
These homes are up to 80% more energy efficient than typical homes.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER A NET ZERO HOME?
​By building or buying a Net Zero Home, you are doing your part in protecting against climate change and preserving our natural resources for future generations.
WHAT DOES NET ZERO READY MEAN?
A Net Zero Ready home is a home that is built to all the standards mentioned above without a renewable energy system installed. This system can be installed later.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A NET ZERO HOME?
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Comfort all year round means constant temperatures throughout the house.
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Exceptional indoor air quality. With a built-in filtered fresh air system Net Zero Homes greatly reduce allergens and asthma triggering elements such as dust, pollen, and outdoor air pollutants.
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Tightly built and properly insulated, a Net Zero Home is quieter. Outside air noise is virtually silenced.
WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL IT MAKE FOR ME?
One example is that most homes in Canada use around half of their energy consumption on space heating.
In comparison, Net Zero homes use roughly 1/4 the energy of a conventional built house on space heating. This leads to reduced utility bills over time which may add to big savings down the road.
