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Model National Energy Code of Canada for Houses 1997

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The Model National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (MNECB) is intended to help you design energy-efficient buildings. It sets out minimum requirements for features of buildings that determine their energy efficiency, taking into account regional construction costs, regional heating fuel types and costs and regional climatic differences. The MNECB has, in addition to sections on the building envelope and water heating, detailed information on lighting, HVAC systems and electrical power, which can offer major energy savings.

234 pages
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NRCC 38731
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