Developed by the Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada, the EnerGuide label for new houses gives you the information you need to understand the energy efficiency of your new home. And improving energy efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Here are some of the questions that homeowners are asking about the label. 

R-2000 homes are helping a growing number of families plan for their long-term health. Ventilation in an R-2000 home is controlled so that stale humid air is regularly removed and replaced by clean, fresh air. R-2000 homes also work to eliminate polluting materials in the construction process or effectively seal them in order to prevent hazardous chemicals' emissions in the home. 

Ask your builder these 10 questions to ensure that he or she is qualified to build your new home. 

This brochure explains what the EnerGuide for New Houses service is, who performs the evaluations, and why should you consider using the EnerGuide for New Houses service. 

When you choose R-2000, you get a home that is more comfortable, healthier to live in, technically advanced and environmentally responsible. No other home - new or old - can meet this standard. 

R-2000 homes are the most energy-efficient new homes on the market. On average, an R-2000 home uses 30 percent less energy than a similar new conventional home. When compared with older homes, the difference is even more dramatic. This means that your new R-2000 home will pay you back year after year. 

Since being introduced over 20 years ago, the R-2000 Standard has set the benchmark for home building in Canada. Only licensed R-2000 builders who have been trained and licensed by the Government of Canada can build certified R-2000 homes. This brochure tells you how to become part of the R-2000 team of builders and professionals. 

With an R-2000 home you are certain to get value for your money. Lower energy bills, less maintenance, increased comfort, healthy ventilation, reduced green house gas emissions and increased resale value are just some of the benefits that R-2000 homeowners can look forward to. 

When you choose an R-2000 home, you don't compromise your family's health or comfort. With R-2000, you get clean-air features that go beyond anything required by building codes plus independent testing and inspection to back them up. 

Only R-2000 homes are certified by the Government of Canada. As the owner of an R-2000 home, you will receive legal documents certifying that your home was built to the R-2000 Standard. This means your new home has met all the R-2000 quality assurance requirements - the toughest in the industry. 

An R-2000 home delivers quality you can trust. Every R-2000 home goes through a quality assurance process beyond anything that building codes require. That includes independent testing and inspection that other homes simply don't get.