BUILT GREEN® Programs & Training
Our programs are for BUILT GREEN® builders, renovators, restorers and developers. They encourage the use of advanced building technologies, helping the build work as a system, or a sum of its parts. Looking at everything from site orientation, building materials, HVAC equipment, windows, plumbing, and builder practices is part of how Built Green guides builders towards using the latest technologies to ensure higher durability, lower environmental impact and increased comfort in BUILT GREEN® third-party certified builds.
Our Certification Programs
We label homes and buildings that have met the compliance requirements for energy performance as well as the other seven key areas of sustainability outlined in our holistic program listings. There are levels of achievement—Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Net Zero Energy+—each requiring incremental increases in both energy performance scores and overall checklist points.
Certification recognizes the authenticity of a project, offering third-party verification of the build's energy efficiency and green features—proving sustainability claims. For Single Family housing types, the BUILT GREEN® label and EnerGuide label should be on the electrical panel, whereas bigger buildings like High Density projects display their glass plaque in the lobby.
Training
All builder and renovator members are trained in BUILT GREEN® procedures prior to enrolling their projects, with updated training required every two years. To ensure accessible and affordable options, we provide online training courses: on-demand, self-guided options for all industry, with a discount for our members.
Program Tools
Built Green Canada offers program-specific tools, including a checklist, a corresponding guide, and a process flow, available to members for the purposes of BUILT GREEN® certification. To learn more, please email us.
Product Sourcing
Builder Support
We are committed to supporting our builders and ensuring the successful certification of their projects. Beyond our training courses, we can provide builders with assistance, including technical advice and on-the-ground support from other experienced builders and industry professionals.
And, value your feedback! Annually, the BUILT GREEN® Checklists are reviewed and updated, in part, based on industry input. Submissions are reviewed by Built Green Canada and our Technical Standards Committee for consideration of the next iteration of the checklists. Submit here or email us if you require clarification on a checklist item(s).




