R-2000 & ENERGY STAR® BUILDERS’ WORKSHOP

The Standard for Energy Efficiency in New Construction
R-2000 is a voluntary standard developed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) in collaboration with Canada’s residential construction industry.
R-2000 promotes the use of affordable, energy-efficient building practices and techniques, clean air features, and other measures to help protect the environment. Certified R-2000 homes are on average 50% more energy-efficient than typical new homes.

 

Become a Licensed R-2000 Builder
You must be licensed by the Government of Canada to qualify as an R-2000 Builder and to apply to have your homes R-2000 certified. Join the hundreds of builders Canada-wide who stand behind the R-2000 Brand as a sign of credibility, professionalism, and demonstration of your knowledge of building excellence. R-2000 Builders are revered as experts in Energy Efficient Home Construction. The Government of Canada certifies R-2000 Homes as the best in class and is a great stepping stone as we move to Net Zero Home Construction.
Follow these steps to get your R-2000 Builders’ License:
Attend an R-2000 builder workshop delivered across Canada by professional trainers, like those of CHBA New Brunswick. The workshop covers the standard’s technical requirements, including barrier systems, air-sealing techniques, and mechanical systems. You will also learn about the R-2000 quality assurance process.
Build an R-2000 demonstration home. The home must be built, inspected by a third-party energy advisor, and certified by the Government of Canada within two years of completing the builder workshop.
Sign a licensing agreement with NRCan once these requirements are fulfilled.

 

To Remain Licensed you Must:
Continue to meet all licensing requirements and have an active, up-to-date licensing agreement with NRCan.
Build at least one R-2000 certified house every three years.
Attend the R-2000 builder update workshop every two years.

Registration: Deadline November 18, 2022

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time

 

(The 2-day Building Science Workshop is a prerequisite to participate in this Workshop)

 

Free for New Brunswick Builders & Renovators

$375 + HST for Non-Builders/Renovators