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Improving Energy Performance in Canada – Report to Parliament Under the Energy Efficiency Act For the Fiscal Year 2007-2008

FIGURE 1-9: Annual Heating Consumption for Houses* Constructed to Different Standards

House type Annual heating consumption (GJ)

R-2000 house 78.75
Model National Energy Code house (2002) 112.10
Typical new house (2002) 146.27
Typical existing house (1970) 216.81

* 198-m² one-storey, single detached house heated with natural gas, Ottawa, Ontario

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