Green Star FAQs

FAQ F-00351

What NatHERS energy ratings does my project need to meet if it's built to NCC 2022?

Projects built to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, must follow the below requirements when targeting the Energy Use - Residential pathway credit from Green Star Building v1.

Green Star Buildings Energy Use - Residential Pathway Performance Levels	Requirements
Minimum Expectation	Area weighted average NatHERS - 7.5 stars Sole Occupancy rating NatHERS - 6 stars
Credit Achievement	Area weighted average NatHERS - 7.5 stars Sole Occupancy rating NatHERS - 6.5 stars
Exceptional Performance	Area weighted average NatHERS - 8 stars Sole Occupancy rating NatHERS - 7 stars

All other requirements are as per Green Star Buildings v1 submission guidelines.

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This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

Green Star Buildings v1 / Positive / 22 Energy Use

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