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The Ontario MicroFIT program

The Ontario Feed-In-Tariff program has made micro-energy generation projects not only a noble gesture, but a profitable one as well. Are there incentives for installing solar power in Ontario? According to Natural Resources Canada, over 20% of the energy consumed in Ontario is used to run homes. Of that 20% chunk…

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Aerial view of The Earth Rangers Centre (CNW Group/Earth Rangers)
LEED Homes

The Earth Rangers Retrofit a LEED Gold building and earn LEED Platinum

Earth Rangers is a conservation organization dedicated to educating millions of children across Canada about the importance of protecting biodiversity. The Earth Rangers Centre located in Woodbridge, Ontario has been awarded LEED Platinum Certification from the Canada Green Building Council, for Existing Buildings…

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Durability Risk Evaluation Form
LEED Homes

Durability Risk Evaluation Form

Completing a durability assessment and management plan is a prerequisite for LEED certification. Creating a durability risk evaluation and management plan means determining the specific risks and challenges your home would face - starting with the climate zone where you are building and moving on to building lot…

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Healthy indoor air quality

Keep vinyl out of your home (albums excluded of course)

One of the more common plastics used inside and outside of our homes is so toxic it is banned in many countries in Europe. Is vinyl flooring safe in homes or toxic? The production of vinyl (also known as PVC- polyvinyl chloride) accounts for approximately 40% of the chlorine gas produced in North America. Vinyl is…

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LEED for Homes Checklist
LEED Homes

The LEED for Homes Checklist

The checklist is your dashboard for tracking and reaching target points for the level of certification you wish to obtain. The checklist will help you understand the requirements for each LEED category, and help you decide on your targeted level of certification. It will not only be used for the evaluation of your…

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Midori Uchi
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A new contender for the title of Canada's greenest home

On September 10, 2012, Naikoon Contracting Ltd. officially broke ground on the "Midori Uchi", launching the construction of what they hope will be the greenest home in the country. Naikoon Contracting Ltd . is embarking on a new residential project that's expected to achieve some of the highest green residential…

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LEED Platinum home certification FAQ
LEED Homes

LEED Certification for Homes - frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about how to get a home LEED certified? Learn all about the LEED process here or ask your own questions in our discussions below. How do I find LEED certified building materials? There are no LEED certified materials, only buildings can be certified . There are certain products that can help…

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LEED Homes

LEED project eligibility

How to determine whether your project is eligible for LEED certification. The sooner you register a project the better.  Ideally before design even begins, as knowing the requirements and understanding the rating system can help you from the initial stages, even as early as picking a location to build.  But a …

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LEED Homes

Find a LEED Provider

A LEED for Homes Provider will be your agent through the certification process. LEED Canada for Homes Providers: Atlantic Canada: Quebec: ThermalWise Jordan MacDonald [email protected] T: (902) 407-9276 Toll Free:1 (877) 771-9276 Mailing address: P.O. Box 31236 Halifax, NS B3K 5Y1 Office: 2459 Agricola Street…

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LEED Homes

The 19 LEED for Homes prerequisites

These 19 features must be incorporated into the building design to qualify for certification. This is designed to offer only an overview of the 19 LEED for homes prerequisites that must be met for certification. Not all categories have prerequisites, and some have more than one. Please refer to the rating system for…

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LEED Homes

Getting Started

Getting started with LEED The LEED ® Canada for Homes certification program is based on documentation of the building process and visual inspections by LEED certified Green Raters . Upon successful completion of your project, your home can be awarded a level of either Certified, Silver, Gold or the highest possible…

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