Pauline Lip Key changes to Part 9 – energy efficiency levels in low-rise construction and the role of certified energy advisors

1. ®
2012 Green Building Festival
October 12, 2012

2. ABOUT ENERQUALITY PROGRAMS
Founded in 1998, EnerQuality is a Certification
partnership between the OHBA and the Third-party, government-backed
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance and performance-tested labeling
(CEEA). programs.
Mission Training
Transform Ontario’s housing into the Practical education for builders,
most energy efficient and sustainable renovators, trades and
in the world. professionals.
Mandate Consulting
Develop programs for the residential Initiatives that develop cost-
construction industry. effective strategies to improve
building performance.

3. Market Transformation: A Model
 Voluntary building programs inform the building code
 They are designed to build capacity and give
participants a marketing advantage
R-2000/ ENERGY OBC
LEED STAR

4. Key Changes
ENERGY STAR® for New Homes has set the provincial standard for
energy efficiency levels in low-rise construction:
 OBC Jan. 1, 2012: every house in Ontario is now assumed to be
EnerGuide 80
 Dec. 1, 2012: ENERGY STAR for New Homes is to be 20% better
than Code
 The EnerGuide scale is changing as well – from 0-100 rating to a
GJ-based energy consumption scale

5. The Path of Continuous Improvement
ERS 95+
~20-25%
Net Zero
Improvements
ERS 88
“Net-Zero
Ready”
ERS 86
R-2000
ERS 83
ENERGY Every 3-5 years
ERS 80 STAR
Jan. 1, 2012
OBC

6. OBC Energy Efficiency Compliance
Paths
SB-12 SB-12 ENERGY
EnerGuide 80
Prescriptive Performance STAR
• Predefined • Energy • Predefined • CEA
packages for modelling to packages for performs
envelope and compare to envelope and energy
mechanicals prescriptive mechanicals modeling to
• No 3rd party package • Min. 400 kWh show homes
testing, but (annual electrical meet ERS 80
prescriptive energy use) credits • As-built CEA
air barrier • No 3rd party • As-built CEA Inspection &
requirements testing, but Inspection & air test
prescriptive air test
air barrier
requirements

7. Role of Certified Energy Advisors (CEAs)
• Contracted with licensed Service Organizations under Natural
Resources Canada
• Provide consulting services and technical support to builders
• Advise builders on how best to meet technical requirements of
EnerGuide 80, ENERGY STAR for New Homes (and SB-12)
• Conduct on-site inspections and air leakage tests

8. Role of Certified Energy Advisors (CEAs)

9. Questions?

10. Contact Us
Pauline Lip, Program Director
EnerQuality Corporation
t. 416.447.0077
e. pauline@enerquality.ca
Websites:
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www.esnewhomes.ca
For Builder Information:
www.enerquality.ca