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In
2004, a group of forward looking home builders and
developers of new decentralized energy systems began meeting
to discuss how residential energy could be supplied in a
sustainable manner which minimized the production of
greenhouse gases and created healthier and greener
communities.
The group agreed that there were already existing
renewable energy technologies and energy
efficiency/conservation technologies that allow homes to
consume no energy on an annual net-basis and significantly
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Since
this time, the Coalition has made positive strides in
promoting and establishing with decision makers a national
Net-Zero Energy Home demonstration initiative with the
support of Canada Mortgage
and Housing (CMHC), Natural Resources Canada, Industry Canada and
Environment Canada. The
Coalition subsequently developed a deployment plan for
this demonstration.
CMHC agreed to lead the initial phase of the
demonstration initiative under its healthy housing program,
entitled the Net-Zero Energy Healthy Housing Initiative.
The NZEH Coalition sits on the advisory Committee of
this initiative and delivers advice on planning and
communications.
The
Coalition continues to work with other levels of government
building support for NZEH deployment and providing vital
industry expertise, knowledge and insight to government
stakeholders.
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