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Finalization of the strategic review of our voluntary new housing programs, ENERGY STAR for New Homes and R-2000 and sharing of our final report
Formation of the new ENERGY STAR for New Homes Advisory Committee

This bulletin applies to all service organizations and energy advisors delivering the EnerGuide Rating System (ERS).

This bulletin is being sent to advise that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is releasing a new version of HOT2000, the associated EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) documents and a new version of the heat pump calculator.

Update on P and N files (0-100 rating scale) and Members Only Resource Centre

Changes to Probationary Files Requirement

Canada Greener Homes Loan Program Identifier

Updated heat pump calculator based on newly released list of eligible products

FSUG Version 15.12.1 and WAR v11.12 Version 2

REMINDER- Build-out extension for the ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Standard Version 12.8 and 17.0 (Ontario)
Testing of combined space and water heating systems to CSA P.9
Clarification on the combined space and water heating systems requirements

As outlined in Program Bulletin 114, this bulletin provides additional details on the transition for the submission of new housing (P and N) files from the Mailbot to the EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) File Submission Portal (the Portal).