What are ENERGY STAR^® homes?
ENERGY STAR^® homes are approximately 30 to 40 percent more energy efficient than those built to minimum Ontario Building Code standards.

What's involved?
Typical energy efficiency measures for these new homes include:

• Insulation upgrades
• Higher-performance windows
• Better draft proofing
• More efficient heating, hot water and air conditioning systems
• Sealed ducts for better air distribution
• ENERGY STAR^® qualified appliances (if supplied by the builder)

The benefits to the new homeowner are:

• Lower energy bills
• Improved comfort
• Government-backed quality assurance
• Lower impact on the environment
• Higher resale value

ENERGY STAR^® & the environment
Today, 17 percent of the energy consumed in Canada is used to run our homes. Every time we use energy from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, we produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change. An ENERGY STAR^® home reduces GHG emissions by approximately three tonnes per year.

For ENERGY STAR^® information for new homes visit www.esnewhomes.ca