ENERGY STAR®

Tridel Built Green. Built For Life.®
Canada's Leader in Sustainable Condominium Living

As a Tridel® "Built Green. Built For Life.®" community,
The Parkside Townhomes of Avonshire are being built to the
new ENERGY STAR® performance levels.

These new ENERGY STAR® features offer you a healthier,
superior quality, more energy-efficient home, which will save you money
while helping to protect the environment.

NEW ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED FEATURES
IN AVONSHIRE PARKSIDE TOWNHOMES

The Features	What This Means To You
Better Basements Floor to ceiling insulation on all exterior walls Reduce heat loss	More usable, enjoyable living space Safer, cleaner, healthier space Protection for belongings Excellent return on investment in energy savings
Better Windows Low E glass reduces radiant heat Argon gas filled sealed units minimize heat transfer	Offers cost savings Less fading, protects your investment Better resale value
Better Roof, Walls & Doors More insulation in walls compared to current building code Foam insulation between roof joists to a value of R40 Insulated front, terrace/balcony and basement/garage door	Cost effective, energy savings Lower heating/cooling costs Longer lasting home Environmentally friendly
Better Ventilation Systems Principal exhaust fan with a sound rating of less than 1.5 sones Central control	Removes moisture and odours Convenient to optimize energy performance
Air Tightness Test Impartial 3rd party quality assurance testing Licensed by the Federal government ENERGY STAR® for New Homes program	Trades work smarter and better ENERGY STAR® Qualified Home Certificate for home owner Peace of mind with good quality Comfortable spaces
Better Water & Space Heater Combined gas fired hot water heater (rental) Accurate set point temperature 90% thermal efficiency	Take longer showers without guilt No worries, servicing covered under rental agreement Hot water used to heat your home Lower energy costs, save money all year Safe and reliable Quieter
Better Air Conditioning ENERGY STAR? qualified central air conditioner SEER 14 rating (seasonal energy efficiency rating) Individually controlled ENERGY STAR® qualified programmable thermostat	More energy efficient Control of temperature in your home Reliable operation Better for the environment