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Rise of R-2000 Homes Shows Energy Saving Leap
In 1981 only 30 R-2000 homes existed in Canada. now there are 1500. The program, a joint effort of the Canadian Home Builders' Association and Energy Mines and Resources Canada, promotes airtight construction, double glazing, and heat recovery to cut heating costs dramatically. By 1991 as many as 20000 such homes may exist, with certification ensuring quality and consumer protection.
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