The document discusses building energy use and efficiency opportunities in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It shows that 58% of the city's carbon emissions come from buildings, with most from space heating. A Passivhaus building can reduce annual space heating costs by over 75% compared to average homes through superior insulation (R60 walls) and an ultra-tight building envelope. While Passivhaus construction costs about 8% more up front, the long-term energy savings outweigh the additional costs through lower utility bills. The document advocates for policies to support green building practices like Passivhaus in Saskatchewan.

8. Source: the green builder inc.

9. Source: Collective Carpentry

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21. Passivhaus Low Energy Building Typical New House Canadian Average Saskatchewan Average
Wall R-Value R60 R40 R20 ? ??
Annual Space Heating Energy (kWh/m²) 15 30 114 150 300
kWh per year 2,250 4,500 17,100 22,500 45,000
Electricity (Direct) $338 $675 $2,565 $3,375 $6,750
Electricity (Heat Pump eff:200%) $169 $338 $1,283 $1,688 $3,375
Gas $55 $109 $416 $547 $1,095
Gas (w $50/tonne Carbon Levy) $86 $172 $653 $860 $1,720
Annual Space
Heating Cost
(1600 sq ft)
$333 $388 $694 $826 $1,373
$364 $450 $932 $1,138 $1,998
Cost of Energy ($/kWh)
Electricity 0.15
Gas 0.022
Seasonal Efficiency
Electricity 100%
ASHP 200%
Geothermal Heat Pump 300%
Gas 90%
Carbon Price
0.25 kg/kWh natural gas CO2 emissions
50 $/tonne carbon price
0.0125 $/kWh
Includes $278 Annual
Basic Charge for Gas
Service

25. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/pan-canadian-framework.html

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© Passive House Academy

56. TRIPLE GLAZING
UW ≤ 0.8 W/m2K
g-value/SHGC: 0.50-0.62
Yearly Heating Demand ≤ 15 kWh/(m2·yr)
or Peak Heat Load ≤ 10 W/m2
Yearly Cooling Demand ≤ 15 kWh/(m2·yr)
Primary Energy Demand ≤ 60 kWh/(m2·yr)
Building Airtightness ≤ 0.6 ACH@50
Excess Temp Frequency ≤ 10%
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61. Source: Isaacs Malcolm, Passive House economics: A simplified North American approach,
Proceedings of International Passive House Conference 18, April 2014

62. Source: Isaacs Malcolm, Passive House economics: A simplified North American approach,
Proceedings of International Passive House Conference 18, April 2014

63. Source: Isaacs Malcolm, Passive House economics: A simplified North American approach, Proceedings of
International Passive House Conference 18, April 2014
IEA Technology Roadmaps for Solar Electricity, 2014 Edition LCOE - Levelized Cost of Electricity
5% nominal interest rate
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3% real interest rate
25 year loan amortization
50 year average component life

64. Additional Monthly
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Monthly Energy
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Net Monthly
Cost of Ownership
$189 $113 $77
$88 $113 -$25
$134 $145 -$11
$167 $225 -$58
Source: Isaacs Malcolm, Passive House economics: A simplified North American approach,
Proceedings of International Passive House Conference 18, April 2014 – Calculations adjusted.
5% nominal interest rate
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70. Photos: Shannon Dyck

80. PHOTO CREDIT: SHANNON DYCK & MICHAEL NEMETH

81. Radiance Cohousing - Fossil Free Economics:
9Townhouse Units (9,400 sq ft total)
• All units pre-sold
• $250,000 for 775 sq ft to $360,000 for 1,225 sq ft
• 3 million total project cost: includes land, garage, landscaping, prof. fees
• Construction contract = 1.87 million ($200 per sq ft)
• Approx. annual space heating cost of $150 per unit
• Remaining energy provided by renewables
Passive House Investment
• $177,600 – 6% increase in project cost due to:
• Improved Insulation,Airtightness,Windows,Ventilation systems
• Increased monthly mortgage costs are offset by energy cost savings
Project Energy Savings Per Year (compared to natural gas boiler)
• 158,000 kWh (which saves $5,900/yr and reduces CO2 by 39 tonnes/yr)
• Price of Saved Energy = 4 ¢/kWh (compared to Solar PV at 10-15 ¢/kWh)
• If this project was built in an area where only electric heating was available (i.e. rural/remote
communities), savings would increase to $22,400/yr

82. Radiance Cohousing:
Success through collaboration
• Working with one-of-a-kind builder, Renew Development Cooperative, through a Construction Management Contract
with Cost-Savings Sharing.
• Amazing design team, led by BLDG Studio.
• Currently discussing collaboration with SES Solar Coop for installation of Solar PV array at no cost to Radiance.
• Currently discussing collaboration with Saskatoon Carshare Coop to host electric vehicle.
• Passive House certified ventilation units being supplied by new local vendor,The Green Builder Supply.
• Centralized air-source heat pump system offers heating and cooling for all units.
• Passive House certified windows by Cascadia Windows (Langley, BC).
• Part of a Canada-wide pilot for Gutex wood fibre insulation (Germany). Supported by the Canadian Wood Council, FP
Innovations, and 475 High Performance Building Supply. Gutex is considering expanding into Canada, which could lead
to forestry industry development potential.
• The innovative Gutex + 2x6 wall system can be applied to deep energy retrofits, as well as new builds.
How can we kickstart the Passive House industry in Saskatchewan?
PACE financing, building code improvements, policy & bylaw changes to support green buildings, education & training,
demonstration projects, incentives, floor space exclusions from property taxes for exterior wall thickness, amongst others.

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