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The City of Orillia has officially adopted its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), entitled Orillia's Climate Future, in principle. The plan targets Net Zero Emissions for corporate operations by 2040 and Net Zero Emissions for the community by 2050.

The City of Orillia supports envrionmentally sustainable building technologies and materials that satisfy the Ontario Building Code. Green building features may include:

  • sustainable, durable and low maintenance building design and operation
  • energy and water efficiency
  • attention to indoor and outdoor air quality
  • use of recycling and conservation in building materials and products

Are you thinking of adding green building features into your home?

Building permits may be required.

The Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code control the construction of buildings in Ontario. Property owners must get a building permit before the installation of green building technologies. The Act also requires manufacturers, suppliers and retailers make sure that products comply with the standards prescribed by the building code.

Click the links below for information about permits for projects that bring together these green technologies. 

 Solar Energy

 In residential applications, solar energy is most commonly used to:

  • Heat water for domestic use
  • Provide primary and supplemental heating of dwellings
  • Generate electricity using solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies
  • Heat water for use in swimming pools and spas

Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems (SDHW)

Building permits are required for the installation of all solar domestic hot water systems.

The Ontario Building Code regulates two types of solar energy systems used for heating domestic portable water:

  • Non-packaged systems are designed as complete systems but are made up of individual components not tested or evaluated together as a proprietary system
  • Factory packages SDHW systems generally consist of a complete series of assembled components which provide solar pre-heated water to a domestic hot water storage tank through the use of solar thermal collectors, heat transfer exchangers (utilizing a liquid heat transfer media and portable water) and include all appropriate plumbing and electrical controls to affect the transfer. These systems must be certified by a recognized testing agency. 
 Building Permit Requirements Non-Packaged SDHW Systems

These systems must be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario with good engineering practice. Permit applications for non-packaged systems must include two copies each of the following:

  • Plumbing schematic of the entire system including connection details to the portable water system
  • The location, size and weight of the solar collectors and the method of installing them to the building
  • System component specifications including any testing or evaluation data
  • A statement from a professional engineer certifying that the proposed system conforms to the intent of CSA International Technical Information Letter MSE-45 (as amended), the referenced standards applicable to SDHW components listed in Table 1 of the TIL and the intent of the requirements for SDHW systems in the Ontario Building Code

All documents must be stamped and signed according to practice standards by Professional Engineer's Ontario.

Building Permit Requirements Packaged SDHW Systems

Permit applications for factory packaged systems must be accompanied by the following:

  • Drawings (schematic are acceptable) of the entire system including details of the connection to the portable water system
  • The location, size and weight of the solar collectors and the method of installing them to the building
  • Evidence that the system has been tested and certified by CSA

Installation Requirements for both Non-Packaged and Factory Packaged SDHW Systems

Installation of these systems will be done by a qualified installer certified by the Canadian Solar Energy Industry Association or will be inspected and certified by a professional engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario.

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Building permits are required for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems (arrays) except for the following:

  • Arrays mounted independently from a building on a pole or supporting structure
  • Arrays mounted on detached, semi-detached or townhouse dwellings, farm buildings or accessory structures that meet the following criteria:
    • they are fixed directly to the roof so that the array does not project beyond the ridge or eaves and is not more than 400mm (16 inches) above the roof surface, and
    • the structure of the roof has been assessed, and the array installation is carried out according to a design by a suitably qualified and experienced person, such as a professional engineer

Wind Energy

 Wind energy systems are generally broken into two main applications.

  1. Large scale operations that provide power to the local utility grid, similar to hydro or natural gas electrical generation facilities. Turbines clustered together into 'wind farms' that produce energy for many buildings or communities.
  2. Small scale operations provide local, on-site power to a home or business. Turbines are placed at the same site where the electricity will be used. Any additional energy that is generated, exceeding the needs of the user, can be sent to the local electrical grid with their permission.

Building permits are required for the following:

  • For the installation of any wind turbine generator that is attached to a building
  • For any structure used to support a wind turbine generator with a rated output of more than 3kW;

Visit the following websites for more information on wind energy:

  • Ministry of Energy (Renewable Energy)
  • Ministry of Natural Resources
  • Canadian Wind Energy Association 

Storm Water and Greywater Use

The 2012 Ontario Building Code permits using storm sewage or greywater to flush toilets, urinals and for priming traps.

A permit is required prior to installing either system.

Storm sewage is water that has been discharged from a surface as a result of rainfall, snow melt or snowfall and collected for use.

Greywater is sanitary sewage from sinks or bathtubs.

Both storm sewage and greywater are considered non-potable sources of water so it is important to note that these systems must be clearly and permanently marked and cannot be interconnected with a potable water system. 

Green Building Programs & Standards

Some of the more common programs in Canada are the Energy Star, R-2000 and Energuide rating systems. These programs largely address energy usage and efficiency of the buildings. 

 Passive House
Another building standard that is quite common in Vancouver. The head office of the non-profit association is located in Victoria, and they advocate for the use of high-performance building standards as a means of forwarding sustainable development.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Certified green buildings are rated on a points system whereby sustainable features like renewable energy systems and efficient water fixtures improve the rating of the building. LEED encourages a holistic view to green building and requires sustainable features to be identified during the design phase, then carried out throughout construction and operation of the building.
Living Building Challenge
A green building certification program offered by the International Living Future Institute. They believe that the ideal built environment should operate as cleanly and efficiently as a flow.
BOMA Best
An environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings. The program is administered through the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada and recognizes excellence in energy and environmental management and performance in commercial real estate. 
Built Green Canada
A voluntary program that promotes green building practices to reduce the impact a building has on the environment. If focuses on several areas, including energy efficiency, indoor air quality, materials and methods, ventilation, and water and water management.
Net Zero Home Labeling Program
Offered by the Canadian Home Builders Association is a relatively new program new program that offers a clearly defined and rigorous two-tiered technical requirement that can be used to identify net-zero and net-zero ready homes. The program also offers net-zero training for CHBA members who wish to be a part of the program.
Happy City
An organization that takes lessons from psychology and public health to design happiness into neighbourhoods and cities. Their work has close ties to social sustainability and is an underrated, but essential aspect of sustainable development. 

Canadian green builders have a few options to choose from when selecting a green building certification or rating system. Programs have been created to fit certain niches, such as existing or new buildings, commercial or residential buildings and comprehensive or specific assessments. 

The following is a complete list of the different green building certification/rating systems operating in Canada, listed alphabetically.

 

 BOMA Best
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada have developed BOMA Best (Building Environmental Standards) to assess energy and environmental performance for existing buildings (offices, shopping centres, open air retail plazas, light industrial buildings and multi-unit buildings), using the Green Globes environmental performance and management assessment platform. BOMA Best assess environmental performance and management over the following ten area: energy, water, air, comfort, health and wellness, custodial, purchasing, water, site and stakeholder engagement.
BREEAM
BREEAM is a widely recognized environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. This international system measures performance against established benchmarks over a number of categories, such energy, water, health and well-being, pollution, transport, materials, water, land use, innovation and management processes.
BuiltGreen
Built Green Canada is a national certification program focused on residential building. This includes single-family homes and high density building as well as renovations. A built-communities program is in its pilot phase. In their assessments, Built Green accounts for: energy and envelope, materials and methods, indoor air quality, ventilation, waster management, water conservation, and building practices. 
EnerGuide
This straightforward 0 to 100 rating system, backed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), measures a home's energy performance only, so it's specifically for users wanting to focus on this particular aspect of a home's construction, or for those considering energy performance in their renovation and upgrade projects. EnerGuide homes have had their plans evaluated by a certified energy advisor. EnerGuide evaluations provide homeowners with "a government-backed energy efficiency rating and label" for their homes.
Energy Star for New Homes

Energy Star for New Homes is also backed by NRCan. The label ensures homes are performances tested, third-party verified and government backed. Energy Star homes' energy efficiency improvements are mostly hidden - better insulation, high-performance windows, tighter air sealing - but very effective at improving home performance. 

Energy Star qualified homes are built to be 20% more energy efficient (in terms of space and water heating) compared to one built to local building codes. Builders are required to meet minimum efficiency standards, but may then choose two "paths" certification, both of which allow them flexibility in terms of energy upgrades. 

Green Globes

This assessment and rating system is administered by GB Initiative Canada. It covers new construction as well as renovation projects, and is used on a wide variety of commercial and public building types.

Green Globes is an online, interactive tool with automated reporting that significantly reduces the time and cost of submissions. This is an in-house self-assessment tool, wherein users, in consult with their project managers and design teams, submit answers about construction choices through an online questionnaire. The project is awarded points, but the system also offers practical guidance and strategies. The project input can be changes as often as desired before verification. 

Green Key Eco-Rating Program

A program specifically for hotels and other lodging facilities, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program is recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. It provides envrionmental audits and recommendations for decreasing emissions, waste and energy use.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

An internationally recognized third-party certification program for buildings and homes. It's administered in Canada by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). LEED adopts a holistic approach to sustainability, accounting for the following five areas: location and transportation, sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. 

Ratings of certified, silver, gold or platinum are awarded according to a comprehensive 100-point system. LEED offers a few different rating systems, each of which includes requirements as well as optional credits that can be used towards certification. LEED-certified buildings and homes result in healthier environments, lower operating costs and a reduced impact on the environment.

Living Building Challenge 

Living Building Challenge is equal parts philosophy, advocacy platform and certification program. The intent is to define priorities not just on a technical level, but as a set of core values to direct the building industry towards truly understanding how to solve problems rather than just shifting them. This performance-based standard promotes regional solutions that respond to different variables rather than being a checklist of best practices. The challenge covers seven areas: place, water, energy, health and happiness, materials, equity and beauty. 

Net Zero Home Labelling Program

A Canadian Home Builders' Association initiative, the Net Zero Labelling Program both sets out technical requirements for and recognized 2 tiers of homes (new or retrofitted, including low-rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) that reach stringent energy performance standards.

The second-tier label, Net Zero Ready, is applied to homes that have energy performance levels between 50 and 80% better than homes built to the applicable standard building code. The first tier of labels, Net Zero, is reserves for homes that are 100% more energy efficient than ones built to applicable code. Homes produce as much energy as they consume and feature filtered fresh air systems and water-saving technology. 

Novoclimat

This initiative of Transition énergétique Québec is a program for new buildings to improve energy efficiency. Single-family homes, semi-detached and row housing, small multi-unit buildings and large multi-unit buildings are eligible.

It includes training and certification of contractors and building specialists as well as the certification of homes that meet the required standards. Financial assistance is also available under this program. Homes built according to this standard realize improved energy performance of a minimum of 20 per cent compared to those built to local codes.

Passive House

This certification system focuses on optimizing a home or building’s envelope to maintain heat through: super-insulation, air tightness, high performance windows, efficient heat recovery ventilation and by minimizing thermal bridges.

With this focus on optimizing building envelope, Passive House has a high standard in terms of lowering heating energy consumption: Passive House buildings “consume up to 90 percent less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings.” It’s a good choice for builders targeting passive design and wanting strong heating energy efficiency.

Passive Solar Index

The Passive Solar Index helps new builds and renovation projects optimize their building envelopes to maximize energy performance without having to meet stringent Passive House criteria. Buildings that achieve energy consumption levels of less than 50 kWh per square meter (whether the building is new or existing) receives recognition. That number represents a 50% reduction in energy use compared to the national building code.  

R-2000

This is another standard administered by NRCan. R-2000 measures energy efficiency, indoor air tightness quality and environmental responsibility in home construction, promising energy savings, reduced environmental impact, improved home health and comfort.

SITES Rating System

This certification from the Sustainable SITES Initiative focuses on sustainable land and water use and evaluates the building site rather than the building or major renovation project. It works on a points system, where GCBI (Green Business Certification Inc.) measures projects against performance criteria and awards points that will determine the project’s level of certification.

Performance criteria include air quality, wildlife habitat, energy consumption, water use and human health. Applications can be submitted either in full or as a split review, where applications are submitted and reviewed at the end of the design phase and at the end of building.

TRUE Zero Waste

A GBCI program focusing on waste output, this certification is about changing values as well as practices. It’s geared towards existing public buildings and encourages owners and management teams to adopt zero waste cultures.

Facilities work towards certification by meeting program requirements and earning points. Program requirements include diverting a minimum of 90% of solid, non-hazardous wastes from landfills for a period of 12 consecutive months. Points categories include zero-waste purchasing, composting, reuse, leadership, innovation and many more.

Zero Carbon Building Standard

This Canada Green Building Council Standard evaluates new and existing buildings by carbon emissions, with the goal of buildings reaching a zero carbon balance. Homes and small multi-family residential buildings are not eligible.

New builds can earn Zero Carbon Building – Design certification by meeting thresholds for factors including onsite renewable energy, energy efficiency and thermal energy demand performance. Energy consumption and emissions from structural materials must also be assessed.

Existing buildings can earn Zero Carbon Building – Performance certification after successfully meeting requirements for energy use and greenhouse gas emissions over a 12-month period. Continued certification depends on annual performance reviews.

Zero Energy Certification

The International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Certification™ program recognizes buildings whose energy needs are met entirely through on-site renewable energy. The program works by assessing the building’s energy performance itself. Independent, third-party audits measure a building’s performance data over 12 consecutive months. ILFI works with several organizations that offer subsidies and rebates for renewable energy.

Projects can obtain a Reveal label that’s posted on the website and that can be mounted on the building itself. The label verifies and states the project’s energy use intensity, zero energy performance index and reduction in energy use (when compared to baseline). There are no minimum requirements for energy efficiency – the label simply gives the building’s energy performance data according to the above metrics.

Zero Tool

An Architecture 2030 project, the Zero Tool is a way to measure energy use intensity (EUI). It uses data from Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS 2003) to allow builders to compare their EUI baselines and targets with similar buildings.

The tool is also a knowledge-sharing program that gives builders information about how other buildings achieved their EUIs. Builders input information about their project and the Zero Tool assigns the building a Zero Score out of 100, with a score of 100 representing the typical energy performance of buildings from the 2003 CBECS and a score of zero representing a building that has achieved net zero carbon.

 

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Canada Greener Homes Grant

Energy Affordability Program

Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebates

Intact Centre on Climate Adaption

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