Designed and built with ICE Panels, this home is a staggering 70.5% more energy efficient compared to a home of this size built with traditional materials.
A typical home of this size consumes 232 gigajoules per year, while this ICE Panel home uses just 68 gigajoules annually—a remarkable achievement in reducing energy consumption. This custom home uses a ground source heat pump, which created an 19.9% bump in performance. When it comes to energy efficiency, this custom ICE Panel home sets an impressive benchmark.
“This project would be aligned with some of the highest performing non-generating projects we have seen” – Allison Lund, Efficiency Manitoba.
Airtight Performance for Maximum Savings
One of the standout features of this home is its airtightness, measured at 0.52 ACH (Air Changes per Hour). This is exceptionally air-tight, in line with the top 5% of projects seen in Efficiency MB’s New Homes Program. For reference, a typical new house could be expected to be around 2 ACH, a typical energy-efficient new house 1.5 ACH, and the Passive House target (the most stringent standard for residential air tightness) is 0.6 air changes per hour. This project outperformed all of them on this metric.
When it comes to airtightness, always remember the lower the number the better. Zero means there is no air leaking in your building, so a result of 0.52 is considered an impressive feat. Combined with its Efficiency Manitoba certification, this home is a shining example of how ICE Panels deliver both sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Tested and Proven Results
The exceptional performance of this home wouldn’t be possible without rigorous testing. A special thanks to Prairie House Performance for conducting the energy efficiency test and validating the results. Their expertise highlights the potential of ICE Panels in modern construction.
Building a Sustainable Future
This custom ICE Panel home demonstrates how innovative building materials can redefine energy efficiency standards. By choosing ICE Panels, homeowners and builders can embrace sustainability, reduce energy costs, and contribute to a greener future.
We want to be in full control of the air quality in our homes, and we encourage you to ask your builder about having an airtightness test done on your project.
If you’d like to learn more about ICE Panels, connect with our customer service team by calling 204-726-1426 or click here to send us a message.
