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Toronto Condos Being Built More Energy Efficient by Joy K Paterson
Toronto is going green. I'm sure you've noticed a large majority of grocery stores in Toronto are now encouraging shoppers to bring their own recyclable grocery bags. As well, Torontonians took part in the earth hour which demonstrates that we are becoming more aware of our environment. Did you ever think about living your every day life more green? Well now you can as Toronto has jumped on the green bandwagon with over 2,000 green condo units.
You're probably wondering what exactly makes a condo building green. Well for example TAS DesignBuild, Green Builder of the Year, is currently building a Green condo called the M5V, located on King at Blue Jays Way in Toronto. They have included motion sensor light switches in the common areas of the condo, energy efficient appliances, dual flush toilets and a roof top rainwater retrieval system with on-site water recycling just to name a few.
Living green can also mean better indoor air quality as developers use low-emission products when installing hardwood, painting etc. Living green means residents can enjoy energy savings of up to 25% which results in lower utility bills, less strain on our energy supply and reductions in greenhouse emissions. All these elements contribute to increasing resale property values.
To encourage Toronto developers to build green condos, the Better Buildings Partnership - New Construction (BBP-NC) provides incentives and technical support. The goal of the BBP-NC is to encourage and assist condo developers to design and build condos in a more energy efficient manner and not to just meet the minimum standards as set out by the Ontario Building Code.
So next time you are in the market for a condo, why not be good to yourself and the environment and think green.
If you are interested in buying or selling a Green Condo in Toronto, contact me.
Written by Joy Paterson, Sales Representative, Right at Home Realty Inc, Brokerage http://www.joypatersonhomes.com
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