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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1.2.1
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Install additional insulation on exterior of above-grade walls, above insulation amounts already required by code: add R5 for 2 points or R10 for 4 points. Fentrim 430 grey | SIGA North America Majvest 500 SA | SIGA North America |
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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). Nudura® Insulated Concrete Form |
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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). Nudura® Insulated Concrete Form |
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1.2.5
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Structural insulated panel system used for at least 75% of roof/ceiling (4 points), 75% of walls (6 points), exposed floors (2 points) and/or foundation (2 points). |
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1.2.10
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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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1.2.16
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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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1.3.10
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Install drain water heat recovery (DWHR) units on the main drain stack to recover heat from shower drain water. DWHR units must be CSA certified to B55.1 and B55.2: 1 point for units less than 42% efficient and 2 points for units greater than, or equal to, 42% efficient. Additional point if unit is fully insulated (1 point). |
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1.6.6
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Install and operate a home automation system that is capable of monitoring and adjusting (max. 4 points): |
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15A Outlet | Swidget |