Today's guest is Stephen Magneron. Stephen is an Advances Building Specialist, and he is one of the first people we call when we are building an energy efficient home.

In this episode, Stephen talks about the different types of building standards and how they are different. He gives tips on how better take advantage of the government rebates and programs.

To find out more visit:
https://homesolbuildingsolutions.com/about-homesol/about-homesol-building-solutions/our-people/stephen-magneron/

More resources:

Integrated Design Process: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/eenb/integrated-design-process/4047

Ontario Building Code: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/120332

Energy Star Home: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing/new-homes/5057

R-2000 Home:  https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/homes/20575

Net Zero Energy Home: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/grho/grho_020.cfm

Passive House: http://www.passivehouse.ca/

LEED Home: https://www.cagbc.org/CAGBC/Programs/LEED/LEED_Homes.aspx

Blower Door Test
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/blower-door-tests

Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA): http://www.chba.ca/