E3 Eco Group offers the following services for Single-Family Dwellings:
Guidance and consulting for homes to design and build projects for certification under the Built Green program.
Guidance and consulting for homes and buildings to design and build projects for certification under the LEED rating systems.
Modeling of homes and buildings as per plans and specifications to predict energy efficiency. Includes an energy model report.
Testing of homes, buildings, and units to ensure building and unit air tightness. E3 conducts 8-point tests testing and can offer infrared photos and/or the use of smoke pencils to identify points of leakage. E3 offers the following types of air leakage testing:
1) single family housing;
2) LEED Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control testing;
3) Large Building Air Leakage Testing (USACE, ASTM, ATTMA, Can CGSB standards); and
4) LEED Compartmentalization Testing and Duct Leakage Testing.
Monitoring of electrical energy usage over various periods as needed. Data can be collected on a weekly or monthly basis, and a full energy monitoring report is included.
Modeling of homes and buildings as per plans and specifications to produce EnerGuide Ratings. Also includes administration of files and documentation to NRCan to issue corresponding EnerGuide label.
Depressurization testing of homes and buildings to ensure combustion gases are properly ventilated. E3 can also provide any of the TECA required Mechanical Ventilation Checklists.
Instruction and education of builder and trades of standards and techniques to meet building air tightness requirements, followed up with inspections of homes and buildings prior to drywall stage in order to ensure correct installation of insulation and air barrier.
Heat load calculations for residential, multifamily (room by room) units for heating and ventilation contractors.
Commissioning to ensure design and installation of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems has been done correctly for occupant comfort, increased system efficiency, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Guidance and consulting for homes and buildings to take advantage of solar energy through passive measures and techniques.
Educating builders on strategies and goals for sustainable building, and educating home owners and building managers about green building features and systems to increase building efficiency and durability.