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Illustrated Guide for Northern Housing Retrofits

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The Illustrated Guide for Northern Housing Energy Retrofits covers two optimal retrofit programs for a typical single-family dwelling in Canada’s Far North (1. Cost-effective, 2. Energy-optimal). The guide is intended to be an industry resource for achieving higher energy efficiency in existing homes, while maximizing utility cost savings and home passive survivability through lower energy use.

Prepared by RDH for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

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