Buildings Group

Eligibility Criteria

Summary

• energy-efficient building design and retrofit software;
• integrated design process;
• technology brokerage services and technical assistance;
• linkage to a global network of contacts;
• marketing support for eco-efficient building technology and tools; and
• seamless integration with your organizational structure.

The Buildings Group works on initiatives for the residential building market, as well as for large buildings, including commercial and multi-unit residential, both new and retrofit. Priority is assigned to emerging technologies including:

• space and water-heating systems;
• cooling and ventilation equipment;
• distributed power (including fuel cells);
• high performance windows;
• day-lighting;
• systems integration; and
• green building information.
  Activities are designed to address the technology and information gaps that inhibit the adoption of energy-efficient technologies. One such activity is energy simulation which plays a significant role in both the development and deployment of new technologies. This is one area of expertise of the Buildings Group.

Other key initiatives of the Buildings Group include the following:

• C-2000 Advanced Buildings;
• Green Building Challenge;
• R-2000 and EnerGuide for Houses technical support;
• international competitiveness (through the Canada Super E concept);
• advanced integrated mechanical systems; and
• combined heat and power systems.

The Buildings Group also develops the following software programs:

• HOT2000 for new houses;
• HOT2 XP for house energy ratings and retrofit advice;
• BaseCalc for basement systems;
• GS2000 for ground source heat pumps; and
• EE4 for code compliance to the National Energy Code for Buildings and for the Commercial Building Incentive Program.

For more information related to energy technology, you may visit the CANMET Energy Technology Centre Web site at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/etb/cetc/

• Buildings Group

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.