For more information on the LEED Canada for Homes program,other LEED programs or other Canada Green Building Council initiatives, please visit the CaGBC website at:
LEED Canada for homes is a national, third party certification system that promotes the design and construction of high performance green homes. With better indoor air quality and the use of non-toxic materials in construction, LEED Canada for Homes certified homes are healthier and more comfortable to live in. These homes are also more energy and water efficient, saving homeowners money on utility bills as well as having a smaller environmental footprint. LEED Canada for Homes certification is an assurance for homeowners and buyers that the home is third party inspected, performance tested and certified to perform better than a conventional home.
Homebuilders who choose to LEED certify can differentiate their homes as representative of national green building leadership.
Why Certify?
- Establish recognized leadership in the green building sector
- Gain valuable marketing leverage in a competative housing market.
- Validate achievement through third party review
- Qualify for a growing array of federal, provincial and municipal government incentives
- Contribute to a growing green building knowledge base
Levels of Certification:
Certified
Silver
Gold
Platinum
LEED Canada for Homes Services:
As a LEED Canada for Homes Provider, 4 Elements now offers the full suite of LEED Canada for Homes services. These services include:
- Project registration
- Preliminary rating
- Design charettes
- Documentation submission for CaGBC review
- Onsite verification inspections
- Coordination of Green Rating services
- Coordination of EnerGuide rating
- LEED Canada for Homes Program Review workshop as well as shorter informational sessions.
Facts and Figures:
- In 2006, Canadian single-family detached homes used 937.9 Pj of energy. Of that energy used, 62% was for space heating, 16% was for water heating, 13% for appliances, 5% for lighting and 2% for space cooling.
(Source - Natural Resources Canada)
- In 2006, the residential sector accoutned for 14.4% (69.63 mt of CO2) of Canada's overall GHG emissions
(Source - Natural Resources Canada)
- in 2002, the average Canadian was the second highest consumer of energy out of the G8 nations (US was higher). Canadians consumed 55% more energy than other G8 national averages.
