Product Catalogue: Energy & Envelope
This section awards points for construction methods and types of products that contribute toward lower energy consumption, as well as alternative heating and electrical systems.
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1.2.2
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Replace exterior wood sheathing with insulating sheathing and structurally required metal bracing (2 points). |
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1.2.3
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Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) system used for foundation walls (3 points). ICE Panels | Greenstone Building Products Nudura® Insulated Concrete Form | Tremco Canada Division, RPM Canada, a General Partnership ICF Panels | Quad-Lock Building Systems |
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1.2.4
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Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) system used for 75% of above-grade house walls (4 points). ICE Panels | Greenstone Building Products Nudura® Insulated Concrete Form | Tremco Canada Division, RPM Canada, a General Partnership ICF Panels | Quad-Lock Building Systems |
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1.2.9
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Install manufactured insulated rim/band joist, or use on-site built header wrap detail for continuous air barrier (1 point). |
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1.2.15
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All windows in home are ENERGY STAR labelled (or equivalent) (2 points). |
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1.3.6
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Install HVAC appliance with variable speed fan (i.e. brushless DC electrically commutated motor: ECM) (not multi-speed). |
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1.3.8.2
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Install ENERGY STAR rated “tankless” hot water heater (EF >0.93 for 1 point; EF >0.95 for 3 points). |
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