Built Green vs Net Zero, and a Way to Have the Best of Both

How to Build an Affordable Net Zero Home in BC

Building a Net Zero home can represent an excellent investment in the long run, saving you a considerable amount of money on energy bills, while providing a more functional, comfortable and durable living space. However, building a net zero home

Future-Proof Your Home by Getting it Net Zero Ready

Whether you buy a new net zero ready home before 2032 or retrofit the one you have, the upgrade future-proofs your investment.

High-performance homes; green is simply better

High-Performance Homes: Why Building Green is Simply Better

High-performance homes are simply a better home – better for the environment, more comfortable to live in, healthier, quieter, more durable, and more valuable when it comes time to sell.

Net Zero Sustainable Living: Energy, Water, Waste and Beyond

Net zero is the first milestone in each household’s net zero journey towards net zero sustainable living in the twenty-first century.

Your Guide to Energy Savings With a Net Zero Home

Monthly energy savings with a net zero home aren’t the only return on investment. CleanBC offers a range of clean energy incentive programs.

High-Performance Homes: Roof Systems

Roof Systems: pitch, shape and aesthetics of the roof; we cover the top roofing materials used in high-performance homes on Canada’s West Coast.

Renewable Energy and Net Zero Homes

Net zero homes generate as much energy as they use, so the net amount of energy purchased from the hydro company over the year is zero. Net zero homes are designed to be up to 80 percent more efficient than

High-Performance Homes: Insulation, Windows and Doors

High-performance home insulation, windows and doors: sub-slab insulation, super insulation and ENERGY STAR® certified doors, windows and skylights.

High-Performance Homes: Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

In this article our goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of popular heating/cooling/ventilation solutions for high-performance homes, so you can engage in informed discussions with the consultant or designer/builder you’re considering for your custom home or remodel.

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