R-2000 program
Encyclopedia
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:
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.
Natural Resources Canada
The Department of Natural Resources , operating under the FIP applied title Natural Resources Canada , is the ministry of the government of Canada responsible for natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests, earth sciences, mapping and remote sensing...
(NRCan) program that was developed in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders' Association
Canadian Home Builders' Association
The Canadian Home Builders' Association , founded in 1943, is the national organization that represents Canada's residential construction industry...
in 1981, and formalized as a standard in 1982. Notably, the R-2000 standard is a voluntary standard to exceed building code
Building code
A building code, or building control, is a set of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level of safety for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. The main purpose of building codes are to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the...
requirements for energy efficiency
Efficient energy use
Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is the goal of efforts to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services. For example, insulating a home allows a building to use less heating and cooling energy to achieve and maintain a comfortable temperature...
, indoor air quality
Indoor air quality
Indoor air quality is a term referring to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants....
, 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.