zeroenergy.ca | ecoEII Net Zero Communities

"This is an emerging technology. As electricity prices go up and as solar panel prices go down, businesses and the public will increasingly adopt these measures. This project helped to debug the adoption process so in the future, these measures can be adopted seamlessly. We have built a road through uncharted land so that others can drive through effortlessly. -- Michael Lio, President of buildABILITY."

- buildABILITY is the lead consultant and project manager of the ecoEII Net Zero project

"Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) received funding in Budget 2011 to support energy technology innovation to produce and use energy in a cleaner and more efficient way. NRCan contributed almost $2 million to a national demonstration project to build Net Zero Energy Housing Communities in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Alberta. NRCan’s funding will support the technical design and engineering of these houses. Builder partners were selected to finance and construct these houses. Working with Owens Corning Canada and 5 leading builders - this project will see the construction of at least 25 net zero energy or net zero energy ready homes."

The Builder Team

Featured Technologies

Canadian Solar

SOLAR PANELS

On-grid or off-grid solar applications to power daily lighting in greener homes.

Mitsubishi Electric

HEAT PUMP

Heating and cooling system designed specifically for Canadian climate. Offers heating performance in winter even at -30°C and beyond.

Owens Corning Canada

EXTERIOR INSULATING SHEATHING

Weather resistant, cost effective and exceptionally durable high performance air barrier system.

JELD-WEN

WINDOWS

Advanced weather protection that blends beauty, technical superiority, and energy efficiency in every pane.

Rheem Canada

HYBRID HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER

Heats your water with over twice the efficiency of standard electric water heaters.