Know more.
‍Build better.

Saskatchewan-specific knowledge to help builders raise the performance, quality, and comfort of the homes they build. A project of the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association.

How it works

Your performance answers
Three different ways.

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The AI-powered Concierge draws on Saskatchewan-specific building performance and energy code information.

Check out resources

Resources on every part of building better homes in Saskatchewan. Created for builders, by people who know the Prairie context.

Find the right people

A curated directory of energy consultants, Energy Advisers, associations, suppliers, and rebate programs serving Saskatchewan builders.

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Building performance
explained.

From the tier system and compliance paths to building envelope details, mechanical systems, hot water, and rebate programs.

Working with an Energy Adviser

What an Energy Advisor does, when to engage them, what HOT2000 is, what EnerGuide labels mean, how to find a licensed EA in Saskatchewan.

Rebates & Incentives

SaskEnergy Homes Beyond Code (homeowner and builder rebates); Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate; how to apply, what documents are needed, timelines.

Hot Water Systems

Efficiency ratings (UEF), tankless vs. condensing storage, combi boilers, code minimums and rebate-eligible equipment.

Mechanical Systems

HVAC efficiency requirements, sizing to code, ventilation (HRV/ERV), heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces, and how mechanical choices affect tier achievement.

Building Envelope

Insulation requirements by tier and assembly type; windows and doors (U-factor, ER); air barrier requirements; thermal bridging; common envelope strategies for Zone 7A.

Compliance Paths

One article per path: Prescriptive, Trade-Off, and Performance (EnerGuide/HOT2000). Practical guidance on which path to choose and when.

Saskatchewan Code Basics

NBC 2020 adoption timeline, Section 9.36 overview, Climate Zone 7A, the tier system (Tier 1–5), current provincial requirement vs. City of Saskatoon requirement.

Getting Started

What is the energy code and why does it matter? Who enforces it? How does this site work? Aimed at builders new to the topic with no assumed knowledge.

Origin story

About this project

Energy Code Concierge is a project of the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association (SRHBA), developed with funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The knowledge that goes into a better-performing home is out there, but it's scattered, dense, and hard to act on. This is our attempt to fix that.

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News and updates

Code changes, program updates, and practical insights for Saskatchewan builders.

Events

Building Performance Summit Sponsorship Opportunities and Call for Proposals

June 22, 2026

The Building Performance Summit is Saskatchewan’s premier forum for advancing residential construction excellence. Sponsorship and speaking opportunites are available!

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Events

Building the Future: 2026 Building Performance Summit

June 22, 2026

Hosted by the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA), the 2026 Building Performance Summit is a premier event dedicated to the practical implementation of high-performance, affordable, and sustainable housing in Saskatchewan.

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