Ground-oriented homes
Single-family home
Also known as a detached dwelling. This is a standalone house, not attached to any other buildings.
Secondary suite in a single-family home
A secondary suite in a detached dwelling with its own natural gas and/or electricity meter.
Duplex, triplex or 4-5 unit multiplex
A building with 2-5 residential units that share one or more walls. Each unit has its own entrance and natural gas and/or electricity meter.
Row or side-by-side townhome
Units that share one or more walls with adjacent units. Each unit has its own entrance and natural gas and/or electricity meter.
Mobile or manufactured home
A mobile home that sits on a permanent foundation. It must be structurally complete with plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer services connected. The home’s towing apparatus and axle must be removed.
Multi-unit residential buildings
Apartment, condo or stacked townhouse building (6 storeys or less)
Includes market rental, strata condominium and equity co-op buildings. Also includes residential units in mixed-use buildings with one or more rental or strata condominium residential suites. Must have shared common area lighting and heating, and shared hallways or elevator.
Stacked or partially stacked townhome
Townhome building with one unit stacked or partially stacked on top of another. Each unit has its own front entrance and there are no shared hallways or elevators.
Multiplex with six or more units
Building with at least 6 residential units. Each unit has its own front entrance and there are no shared internal corridors.
If you are unsure what home type yours is, please contact an Energy Coach for help.