BBP’s New Construction program assists developers to build above the standard set by the Ontario Building Code (OBC), in other words to ‘build green’. We assist building owners and developers access Ontario Power Authority’s High Performance New Construction (HPNC) program. This program helps to offset the extra expense that is often incurred to design and construct a sustainable building.
BBP New Construction is an important partner with the City’s Planning Division, assisting and rewarding site plan applicants to meet energy efficiency requirements of the Toronto Green Standard.
There are many ways to incorporate energy efficiency into a new building. Here are a few suggestions:
- Install windows and doors that minimize heat transfer
- Increase insulation
- Install high efficiency heating and cooling systems
- Recover heat from air before it is expelled from the building
- Install energy-saving lighting systems while at the same time maximizing natural light
- Install renewable energy systems
The HPNC Program offers two options:
- Custom Projects
- Prescriptive Projects
Custom Projects:
New construction in which energy savings are determined through a comprehensive energy modeling (simulation) procedure using an approved modeling software program (EE4, eQUEST, DOE-2 or accepted equivalent).
Click here for a list of energy modelers who are familiar with the BBP-NC program.
Incentives for Modeled Projects:
- Design Assistance Incentive
Up to $ 10,000 payable to building owners/developers.
- Energy Savings Incentive
When the building is complete the model may need to be re-run to reflect changes that occurred after the design stage model was submitted. After final review the incentive is calculated on the modeled energy savings that the new building achieves compared to a reference building that meets minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
Building Owners:
- Up to 25% above Code: $250 for every verified kilowatt saved;
- Between 25% to 50% above Code: $300 for every verified kilowatt saved;
- Greater than 50% above Code: $400 for every verified kilowatt saved.
(Note: a CUSTOM project must be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 in incentives)
Design decision-maker (Architects, Engineers, Consultants, etc.):
- Greater than 25% above Code: $50 for every verified kilowatt saved;
- Greater than 50% above Code: $100 for every verified kilowatt saved.
Prescriptive Projects
New construction in which one or more energy savings measures are installed and energy savings are determined using a set of prescriptive measures worksheets.
Incentives for Prescriptive Projects:
Prescriptive incentives are calculated as ‘$ per item’ based on HPNC Prescriptive Worksheets.
ELIGIBILITY
New buildings, additions to existing buildings and full-scale renovations are eligible for the New Construction program. This includes buildings across all sectors.
