R-2000 is a Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) program that was developed in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders' Association in 1981, and formalized as a standard in 1982. Notably, the R-2000 standard is a voluntary standard to exceed building code requirements for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and environmental responsibility.
The R-2000 program is managed by NRCan's Office of Energy Efficiency and comprises:
- R-2000 standard - technical specifications
- quality assurance
- certification
- training and licensing of builders and service providers
- consumer information
In May 2008, the CHBA published an internal discussion paper proposing changes to the R-2000 standard so it would remain at the forefront as the reference model that influences other programs or initiatives.
See also
- Canada Green Building Council
- EnerGuide
- Energy Star for New Homes
External links
- NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency: About R-2000
- Canadian Home Builders' Association R-2000 website (archive.org, 2008)
- Canadian Home Builders' Association - Net Zero Program
References
"R-2000 Standard". Natural Resources Canada – R2000 standard. Retrieved 21 May 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/professional-opportunities/become-energy-efficient-builder/details-the-r-2000-standard/20588 ↩
"Proposed Changes to the R-2000 Technical Requirements" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-11-22. [dead link] http://www.chba.ca/membersarea/mainpagefeatures/Environment/R2000/Reports/Proposed%20R-2000%20Changes%20May08.pdf ↩