R-2000: The Right Home for the TimesThinking about buying a new home? Looking for a home that offers the quality, comfort and amenities you want while providing a healthier living environment and reduced operating costs?The time has never been better for considering an R-2000 home. Built to the R-2000 Standard developed by the federal government and the home building industry, these homes represent today’s premier housing choice—homes that are better for you and better for the environment. 
Concerned about energy costs?An R-2000 home is the most energy-efficient home available today. Overall, energy costs for an R-2000 home are significantly lower than other new homes, and that makes an immediate difference in your monthly bills. In times of fluctuating energy prices, the impact of sudden price increases is less in an R-2000 home. And for the longer term, you can plan ahead with greater confidence—particularly important if you are a homeowner on a fixed income or thinking about retirement. How energy efficient is an R-2000 home? It’s all in the energy target, the maximum energy consumption allowed by the R-2000 Standard. The specific target varies to reflect climatic differences within Canada, but on average, an R-2000 home uses at least one-third less energy than a conventionally built home. In practice, R-2000 homes may surpass this, with energy savings of up to 50%. Thanks to the energy-efficient construction techniques and carefully chosen mechanical systems, R-2000 homes are without a doubt some of the most comfortable homes on the market—quiet, solid and with even temperatures throughout. Concerned about indoor air quality? Research has provided new insight into the connection between indoor air quality and personal health. This has resulted in new options for home buyers concerned about the healthiness of their living environment. An R-2000 home is built to ensure superior indoor air quality. Energy-efficient construction reduces air and moisture leakage which cuts down on dust and molds in the house. Careful selection of building materials keeps chemical off-gassing to a minimum. Most importantly, an R-2000 home comes with a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) that constantly circulates fresh air from the outside and exhausts stale air and excessive moisture from inside the house. R-2000 homeowners note time and again that the air in their homes is always clean and fresh. Concerned about the environment? The superior energy efficiency of an R-2000 home makes it a natural environmental choice for home buyers—the less energy used, the fewer greenhouse gasses produced and the less the impact on the environment. Greenhouse gasses are considered a leading contributor to global climate change. The R-2000 Standard also includes requirements to protect natural resources. Homes must include materials with recycled content, such as insulation, drywall and sheathing. Concerned about quality? When you choose an R-2000 home, you know what you are getting. The building of every R-2000 home is supported by a strong network of R-2000 specialists and a comprehensive quality assurance process. R-2000 builders, among the best in the country, are trained and licensed by Natural Resources Canada. The plans for your home are assessed by an R-2000 design evaluator before construction begins, and a number of third-party on-site inspections and tests are conducted before it’s completed. At the end, you’ll receive an R-2000 Homeowner Certificate from the Government of Canada, your proof that your home has met all requirements of the R-2000 Standard. The choice is yours. As you search for your new home, make sure to take a closer look at R-2000—the right home for the times. For more information about R-2000 and the names of licensed R-2000 builders in your community, you can also contact your local Home Builders’ Association or the Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada at 1.800.387.2000. R-2000 provincial offices back to About new homes |
