Zero Energy Capable

To achieve a Zero Energy Capable Designation we have some simple guidelines that will help make your project a success and set your clients up to achieve their goals of zero energy living.

1. Submit a model for a home or building using an approved energy modeling tool. The model must show a zero or negative energy usage over a typical year including all energy consumption and all energy production from renewable energy sources local to the site. The energy consumption and production modeling must be completed by qualified professionals. Consumption from the following items can be excluded: Vehicles, special farm or manufacturing energy consumption (submit an explanation of proposed exclusions with the modeling).
2. Build or renovate to the modeled standards and use 3rd party energy testing & inspections to ensure performance. These are specified by the chosen model in step 1. (Minimum tests required include 1. Air leakage of the building envelope;  2. Duct leakage to the outdoors;  3. Total duct leakage; 4. Worst Case Combustion Spillage)
3. Project must be GreenStar Homes Certified to the Bronze level or an equivalent baseline level of a relevant green building program*

The project will receive the zero energy capable designation logo on the certificate and be listed and featured on our website.