Net Zero and Net Zero Ready homes are a perfect balance between consumption and generation. Built with proven advanced technologies and construction practices, these homes are highly energy efficient (thus lowering your homeowners monthly utility bills), and with the addition of a renewable energy source like solar panels on the roof, these homes can often produce as much energy as they consume.
In addition, Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes test well for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) are often quieter and more comfortable due to increased insulation, higher grade windows and energy efficient mechanical systems.
As global environmental issues continue to take centre stage, the fact that Net Zero and Net Zero Ready homes minimize each household’s environmental footprint, is something that you can take advantage of as another powerful selling point.
ENERQUALITY is the leading certifier of Net Zero, Net Zero Ready and Net Zero Retrofit in Canada.
Steps to Net Zero Builder Certification
Make sure you have an up-to-date membership with CHBA.
Complete required Net Zero courses with EnerQuality:
Advanced Building Science.
Net Zero Builder Course
EnerGuide. Become an EnerGuide (ERS) registered builder with NRCan before starting the home.
Enroll your first Net Zero home with EnerQuality and work with a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Energy Advisor (EA) to design and build your first home
Build your first Net Zero home
Once the home is completed, work with your CHBA Qualified Net Zero Energy Advisor (EA) and EnerQuality to obtain ERS and Net Zero/Ready labels for the home(s).
Once the first home has been labeled, EnerQuality will verify that all Program Requirements have been met and then prompt you to register with the CHBA by signing the Builder Agreement and Attestation at www.chba.ca/NZHLPregistration and paying the Builder Registration Fee.
Once registration is complete, EnerQuality will send you a confirmation letter along with the program marketing collateral. Your company will then be added to the www.NetZeroHome.com webpage as a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder. Congrats!
Steps to Net Zero Builder Certification
Make sure you have an up-to-date membership with the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA)
Enroll your first Net Zero home with ENERQUALITY and work with a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Energy Advisor (EA) to design and build your first home
Build your first Net Zero home
Once the home is completed, collaborate with your CHBA Qualified Net Zero Energy Advisor (EA) and ENERQUALITY to obtain the EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) and Net Zero/Ready labels
Once the first home is labeled, ENERQUALITY will verify that all program requirements have been met. Then, you'll be prompted to register with the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) by signing the Builder Agreement and Attestation at www.chba.ca/NZHLPregistration and paying the Builder Registration Fee.
Once registration is complete, ENERQUALITY will send you a confirmation letter along with program marketing collateral. Your company will then be listed on the www.NetZeroHome.com webpage as a Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Qualified Net Zero Builder. Congrats!
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