High-Performance New Construction program

Save on Energy can help you reduce the cost of energy-efficient equipment at the core of your projects right from the start.

Developers, architects, engineers, property owners and tenants are all increasingly seeing the benefits of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. When you make energy-efficient construction decisions, you can expect that your building will cost less to operate, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and be a more comfortable place to live, work or play.

We can save billions of dollars in energy costs over the long term by designing and constructing highly energy-efficient spaces.

The High-Performance New Construction program offers design assistance and incentives for building owners and planners who want energy-efficient equipment at the core of their projects.

How it works

There are two tracks for program applications: Engineered and Custom.

Engineered track applications are for more complex equipment upgrades and provide the potential for higher incentives. Custom track applications, on the other hand, provide flexibility for more comprehensive projects with opportunities for increased energy savings.

The Engineered track consists of a series of pre-set calculation worksheets that help you estimate reductions in peak demand and/or electricity consumption that apply to the installation of energy-efficient equipment or solutions.

The following technologies are eligible under the Engineered track:

1. Commercial interior lighting
2. Commercial exterior lighting
3. Unitary air conditioner (i.e., rooftop units and split systems)
   
   

The Custom track application works best for unique or innovative energy efficiency measures that aren’t included in the Engineered track. The building owner can drive the application, or a design decision-maker such as an architect, engineer or consultant can lead the application.