SaskEnergy’s Homes Beyond Code rebate program is designed to encourage home builders and buyers to think long-term, making energy efficient choices beyond the minimum building code for new homes — building towards a more sustainable future for Saskatchewan. Making energy efficient choices when selecting building materials and appliances lowers energy use, reduces emissions and saves homeowners money over the long term. In the program’s first year, more than 170 applications were approved, and close to $310,000 in rebates were delivered. This resulted in an average annual reduction in energy use of 27 gigajoules (GJ) per home — saving 150 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) through improved energy efficiency, which is equal to the average annual emissions from 30 homes.
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