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Choose Silver or Gold to build a new home that is smart from the start.

Silver includes the following measures:

  • R-50 attic insulation with raised heel truss;
  • R-20 foundation insulation;
  • setback thermostat;
  • high efficiency natural gas furnace, electric furnace or geothermal heat pump;
  • air tightness of 2 ACH;
  • low-flow showerhead;
  • energy efficient lighting (preferred option) or choose one:
    • electrically commutated motor (ECM);
    • heat recovery ventilation (HRV);
    • permanently wired car plug timer;
    • electric water tank (min 2" insulation).
  • natural gas fireplace with electronic ignition (preferred option) or choose one:
    • electrically commutated motor (ECM);
    • heat recovery ventilation (HRV);
    • electric water tank (min 2" insulation);
    • energy efficient lighting in every room.

Gold includes the following measures:

  • R-50 attic insulation with raised heel roof truss;
  • R-24 foundation walls;
  • R-26 above grade exterior wall (electrically heated home only);
  • setback thermostat;
  • high efficiency natural gas furnace, electric furnace or geothermal heat pump;
  • electric water tank with 2" insulation;
  • draft proofing – air tightness of 1.5 ACH;
  • heat recovery ventilation (HRV);
  • low-flow showerhead;
  • permanently wired car plug timer;
  • energy efficient lighting (preferred option) or choose one:
    • electrically commutated motor (ECM);
    • heat recovery ventilation (HRV) efficiency upgraded.
  • natural gas fireplace with electronic ignition (preferred option) or choose one:
    • electrically commutated motor (ECM);
    • heat recovery ventilation (HRV) efficiency upgraded.

Gold level customers are also eligible for:

  • A Manitoba Hydro customer incentive
    A voucher for up to $1,000 towards the purchase of a front-loading washing machine OR $600 rebate on a Manitoba Hydro energy bill. Participating appliance retailers.
  • A CMHC incentive
    A 10 per cent rebate on CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) mortgage loan insurance premium and eligibility to extend the amortization period with no additional mortgage insurance premium surcharge.
  • An EnerGuide for New Homes label
    This rating provides information on the energy efficiency of the new home. It enables comparison with other homes that have EnerGuide ratings.