Future Code - New Metrics in Step Code

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Step Level
Energy Modelling
Airtightness
Mechanical Energy Use
Envelope

STEP 1
Enhanced Compliance
(BCBC Performance)

Required
3.5 ACH50
BCBC using 9.36.5
OR
ERS v15 ref. house
Report on TEDI and PTL
STEP 2
10% Beyond Code
Required
3.0 ACH50
10% better than ERS v15 ref. house
OR
MEUI - 60kWh/m2/year
TEDI - 45 kWh/m2/year
OR
PTL - 35 W/m2
STEP 3
20% Beyond Code
Required
2.5 ACH50
20% better than ERS v15 ref. house
OR
MEUI - 45kWh/m2/year
TEDI - 40 kWh/m2/year
OR
PTL - 30 W/m2
STEP 4
40% Beyond Code
Required
1.5 ACH50
40% better than ERS v15 ref. house
OR
MEUI - 35kWh/m2/year
TEDI - 25 kWh/m2/year
OR
PTL - 25 W/m2
STEP 5
Required
1.0 ACH50
MEUI - 25kWh/m2/year
(no ERS option)
TEDI - 15 kWh/m2/year
OR
PTL - 15 W/m2