Research Report

Near-Net Zero Buildings in the North: Final Report

Energy & Climate Cold Climate
Graham Finch RDH Building Science Inc.
Elyse Henderson RDH Building Science Inc.
Sherman Wai RDH Building Science Inc.
Eric Catania RDH Building Science Inc.

This study assesses the feasibility of achieving Passive House and near-net zero levels of energy performance for residential buildings (Steps 4 & 5 of the BC Energy Step Code) within Canada’s challenging northern climate including all communities and regions within the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut (climate zones 7a to 8).

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