New Buildings
	Information
	Tools
	Training
	Validation
	Stakeholder and Allies
	Support for an Updated MNECB
	Need help?

Software for New Buildings

The following free software tools from Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) can help you validate the design of the energy model of your new building. Please note that training and workshops are available for some of these tools.

Screening Tool for New Building Design

This tool allows you to quickly estimate the energy performance of a proposed building design relative to the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) and the rules established by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). By conducting this preliminary screening, you can assess the impact of a single measure or a combination of measures to maximize the energy efficiency of your design.

EE4

EE4 is the verification software tool that is used to evaluate whether the design is at least 25 percent better than the MNECB requirement. The latest version of EE4 (version 1.6) was released May 10, 2006. EE4 users can submit applications to the OEE with this version. Please note that the latest version of the Modelling Guide for EE4 Version 1.6 was also released on May 10, 2006. For more information concerning the changes in version 1.6, please visit the EE4 Web site.

EE Wizard

EE Wizard (Energy Evaluation Wizard) is an Internet-based tool used to demonstrate compliance for retail food stores and arenas. Designers use this tool to evaluate whether the design is 25 percent better than the MNECB requirement.

PEP 3.0 – Quebec Clients Only

If your new building is located in the province of Quebec, you can simplify your application process to Quebec's energy efficiency programs by having NRCan submit the results of your your building's review directly to Hydro-Québec, the Energy Efficiency Fund and Gazifère's energy efficiency funding programs. To take advantage of this opportunity, please contact us.

RETScreen^®

If you are utilizing renewable energy in your building, you can also use RETScreen International Clean Energy Project Analysis Software. This optional tool evaluates energy production, life-cycle costs and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions for various renewable energy technologies (RETs). This free software also includes product, cost and weather data, as well as a detailed online user manual.

Gigajoule and Energy Intensity Calculator

Use the Gigajoule and Energy Intensity Calculator to convert from kilowatt hours and other measurements. If you enter the size of your building, its energy intensity will also be calculated.

Other Tools

You can also access other tools and calculators for commercial and institutional organizations and equipment.