In this era of escalating utility costs and increasing concern for the quality and quantity of drinking
water and the need to reduce Green House Gases (GHG), there is an opportunity for residential
developers to build homes which establish new levels of water and energy efficiency. This paper discusses how Durham
Region in Ontario, Canada has partnered with home builder Tribute Communities to create a
community which uses less water and energy.
The route being pursued to achieve increased water and energy efficiencies is through the
upgrading of water-using fixtures and appliances indoors and refining turf and plant choices
outdoors. By concentrating on upgrading fixtures and appliances, there will be immediate
reductions in water and energy use. The costs associated with upgrading, monitoring, and
reporting the savings will be borne by new homebuyers, Durham Region and its funding partners.
The other technical and financial partners are Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). CMHC is contributing expertise and funding
toward the landscaping, toilets and showerheads. NRCan is providing funding and expertise in
evaluating ENERGY STAR dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers. All involved
will benefit from gaining real-world data on homeowners' use of these fixtures and appliances. Includes table.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
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| Number of Pages : | 5 |
| Published : | 06/15/2003 |
