that recognizes net zero and net zero ready homes, and the builders and renovators who provide them. Ever since launching its pilot in 2015, it remains one of the premier home labelling programs for consumers to enjoy and benefit from. Since the inception of the Net Zero Home Labelling Program, the CHBA has labelled over 1,250 homes across Canada. Several of those have been constructed by Wrighthaven Homes. The details of those homes have been evolving along with technology, and Steven and his team have been excited and inspired by that evolution. The company has been so inspired, in fact – and they are so confident in their net zero product – that they have recently committed to building an entire community to the ‘Net Zero Ready’ home label. Net zero ready homes are built to the exact same efficiency requirements as net zero homes. The only difference is that the renewable energy system – the solar panels, for instance – have not yet been installed. However, the home has to be designed and constructed to easily install that system in the future. “The principle being, those consumers can add a solar system package at any time in the future when budgets permit,” Steven explains. In Wrighthaven’s aforementioned Granwood Gate community in Elora, the company has committed to delivering home to the ‘Net Zero Ready’ standard – which will make it the first home community of its kind in Centre THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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