Tridel: Accolade: Naturally Better

Naturally Better Condo Buyer's Checklist

ENERGY EFFICIENCY		Other Condo
Suite metering of electricity, hot water, space heating and cooling for individual control of costs
Sub-metering in each suite for individual control of heating and cooling costs.Hot water metering in each suite for additional cost control.
ENERGY STAR® appliances to reduce electricity use, including: Front load washing machine Refrigerator Dishwasher
Microwave oven to provide an efficient alternative to conventional oven cooking
High pressure, low-flow showerheads to reduce gas consumption for domestic hot water without sacrificing bathing comforts
Compact fluorescent lights and other high efficiency interior lighting in common areas to lower electricity costs. In suite light fixtures are designed to fit long lasting, energy saving lamps.
Thermally separated aluminum window frames with low-E argon-filled, double pane sealed glazing units, featuring operable awning windows to provide energy savings and increased comfort.
High Efficiency Boilers offering 85% efficiency or better to reduce gas consumption and utility costs.
Heat recovery on exhaust air to reduce heating and cooling costs.
Lighting controls and/or occupancy and daylight sensors in most common areas to reduce electricity costs
CO monitors in the parking garage to activate air handling equipment when needed (versus around-the-clock) saving money on fan operation
Best Practices Commissioning of all major mechanical equipment by professional energy management firm to ensure that systems operate at optimal performance levels.
Government of Canada certification of energy performance verifying that the building is designed to outperform the energy code by 25%.
Variable speed and efficient fans, pumps and motors throughout the building.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Continuous circulation of fresh filtered air equipped with energy recovery systems for better indoor air quality and lower operating costs.
Carpets certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Indoor Air Quality Test Program ensuring low emissions.
Interior latex-based paints, adhesives and sealants certified by the Environmental Choice Program to ensure low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s).
Indoor Air Quality management plan during and after construction to ensure healthy living space when you move in and for the life of the building.
Hard surface flooring for easy maintenance to remove dust and allergens and reduce off-gassing.
WATER EFFICIENCY
Low flow, high pressure showerheads and faucets.
Dual flush water efficient toilets.
Front loading ENERGY STAR® washing machine (use less water and detergent!).
Sub-metering of hot water for individual control of costs.
Water efficient landscaping to reduce amount of water used for irrigation.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
Additional secure bicycle storage space conveniently located.
Walking proximity to public transportation.
Recycling construction waste to reduce landfill loads.
Recycling facilities that permit convenient separating and disposing of recyclables.
Storm water cistern to reduce run-off impacts on municipal infrastructure.
Green Loan to pay for energy efficient equipment upgrades
Building energy management system to monitor and control the consumption of heating fuel and electricity

Naturally Better Condo Buyer's Checklist