This bulletin applies to all users of the ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Program and R-2000.

This bulletin is being sent to advise that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is releasing new versions of two EnerGuide Rating System Version 15.13 documents. Please distribute this information to your energy advisors and quality assurance specialists within one week of receipt of this program bulletin.

Update on NRCan’s Searchable Product List for Combined Space and Domestic Water Heating Systems and Drain Water Heat Recovery Units

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

Delay in Launch of the ESNH Enrolment and Compliance Portal on the Salesforce Platform

Topic: Launch of the ENERGY STAR for New Homes (ESNH) Enrolment and Compliance Portal on the Salesforce Platform

Launch of the EnerGuide Rating System for Code Compliance Inquiries Inbox

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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.