Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer Peter Love to recognize Fifthshire Homes for leadership in energy efficient homebuilding

Jun 16th, 2008 3:53 AM

Attention: News / Assignment / Energy and Conservation Editors and Reporters Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer to recognize Fifthshire Homes for their contributions to energy efficient homebuilding Attendees will have opportunity to explore two EnviroHome houses in Georgina (Georgina, Ontario) On Thursday, June 19, 2008, Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, will present Fifthshire Homes with a Certificate of Recognition for their leadership in promoting energy conservation in home building as Fifthshire unveils two of their latest EnviroHomes in Georgina. EnviroHomes feature leading design elements including energy efficient products and materials as well as advanced construction techniques resulting in a home that is highly energy efficient. Every EnviroHome is certified to meet the high standards of the R-2000 program. WHO: Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario Julia Munro, MPP York-North Richard Lind, Chair, R-2000 National Committee Corey McBurney, Executive Director, EnerQuality WHERE: 23 Wolford Court, Georgina, Ontario WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 1:00pm WHAT: EnviroHome unveiling and tour For more information: Michelina DiCarlo Executive Vice-President Fifthshire Homes (905) 660 7415 Michelina(at)fifthshire.com Jonathan Laderoute e|c|o (416) 972-7401 laderoutej(at)huffstrategy.com The EnviroHome designation is given to new home projects that meet demanding technical and environmental standards. Across Canada, only 10 projects earn this distinction each year. EnviroHome builders are highly skilled professionals who build homes that are comfortable, healthy and friendly to the environment. EnviroHome is sponsored nationally by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), TD Canada and receives support from the Government of Canada. Fifthshire Homes is a custom home builder who specializes in building recycled steel framed registered R-2000 EnviroHomes. Since 1991, nearly all homes built by Fifthshire have been R-2000 certified.