Description
This award recognizes a member whom embraces leadership in energy efficiency and high performance in the renovation sector. Projects must be qualified under a certified labelling program. E.g. Single-family homes with a ‘Before & After' EnerGuide Rating as conducted by a Certified Energy Advisor.
Requirements
Criteria (Categories 21)
Entry will be judged on the following criteria:
- Overall impact on homeowners’ living environment, comfort, and health
- Percent-better performance as measured during the before and after process
- Sensitivity to site conditions and surrounding environments
- Environmental considerations (energy efficiency, comfort and health)
- Selection of materials and systems to minimize the home’s energy consumption to meet the certified labelling program’s requirements
Requirements (Categories 21 – 24)
- Completed online entry
- 14 digital images that best represent the project
- Up to four (4) “Before”
- Up to ten (10) “After”
- Floor and/or site plan
- Completed Homeowner Permission Form
- Completed Renovator Permission Form
- Completed Budget Sheet
- For Category 20 only: EnerGuide or comparable labelling program documentation of before and after performance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Percent-better performance as measured during the before and after process | 30.0% |
| Overall impact on homeowners' living environment, comfort, and health | 20.0% |
| Environmental considerations (energy efficiency, comfort and health) | 20.0% |
| Selection of materials and systems to minimize the home's energy consumption to meet the certified labelling program's requirements (include innovative technologies, reduction of mechanical system sizes, renewable energy sources, sustain | 20.0% |
| Sensitivity to site conditions and surrounding environments | 10.0% |