(NC)-Developed in partnership with Canada’s residential construction industry, R-2000 is an initiative of Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency. It aims to promote the use of cost-effective, energy-efficient building practices and technologies.

Since being introduced more than 25 years ago, the R-2000 standard has set the benchmark for homebuilding in Canada. The standard is currently being upgraded to include new technologies as they become established in the marketplace.

Some of the benefits of an R-2000 home include:

Quality – It is a system for building and certifying new homes to a higher energy efficiency standard, well beyond what building codes require. With R-2000, energy efficiency and construction quality go hand in hand.

Comfort and Health - Fresh indoor air, even temperatures, few moisture problems and the use of environmentally-responsible materials mean year-round comfort.

Peace of mind - R-2000 homes go through the most demanding quality assurance process in the industry. Only trained and licensed builders can build them. And every R-2000 home is subject to independent inspections and tests that conventional homes don’t receive.

Energy savings – An R-2000 home stretches your heating dollars. The secret? Energy efficiency that’s “designed in,” not “added on.”

State-of-the-art technology - R-2000 homes are the result of 25 years of intensive research and development by the Government of Canada and its industry partners. Home buyers get tried and tested technology, a higher-quality new home and lasting value for the future.

Protecting the environment – Homes, such as R-2000 homes, lead the way in environmental responsibility. Using a wide range of environmentally-improved materials and building techniques helps keep Canada’s environment healthy. And it reduces demands on our natural resources. R-2000 homeowners get a better new home and help protect our environment for future generations.

For more information, visit www.r-2000.nrcan.gc.ca.