Not All New Homes Created Equal

If you buy a new home one year from now in Ontario, it may or may not save you 30% in energy costs. The outcome depends on which construction path your builder took to comply with upcoming stricter building code standards. This Saturday (January 1st, 2011) in my Toronto Star column I explain one of the key issues you need to recognize when shopping for a new home, and how you can ensure you actually get the energy efficient home you think you’re paying for.