Premiering Sterling Home’s First-Ever CHBA Qualified Net-Zero Home!

At the 2024 Fall Parade of Homes, Sterling Homes unveiled the build of our first-ever CHBA Qualified Net Zero Home, at 9 Morgan Lane in the community of Oak Bluff West! This commemorates a significant milestone and achievement that Sterling Homes is very proud of! With 1,850 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, this bungalow represents the future of sustainable living.

What Sets This Home Apart from Others
At first glance, the new show home looks much like the standard luxury product Sterling Homes is known for. With an inviting covered entry canopy, angled three-car garage, and a blend of sophisticated and durable materials, its upscale exterior signals an elevated level of quality where every detail has been carefully developed and executed to impress. Yet upon closer look, the dwelling offers more than meets the eye — especially when it comes to the advanced sustainable design strategies inside. These ‘hidden’ features result in a home that produces as much energy as it consumes, resulting in a neutral carbon footprint. Similarly, the price point is aligned with comparable luxury homes nearby.
How Did Sterling Homes Achieve the CHBA Qualified Net Zero Certification?
To achieve the ambitious CHBA net zero target, Sterling Homes implemented several sustainable design strategies and technologies that combine to deliver best-in-class energy performance. The home’s exceptional air tightness and solid construction contributes to a remarkably quiet space that feels warm, bright, and cozy. It’s the result of years of iteration, experimentation. and testing the limits of what is attainable in the Manitoba housing market.
Energy Efficient Features Included:
- Two Dozen 500-Watt Solar Panels Installed on Roof
- High Performance Low-e tri-pane, argon filled Windows
- Cold Climate Heat Pump
- High Efficiency HRV Unit
- Electric Air Handler in Lieu of Gas Furnace
- Reverse Hydro Meter
- 1” Rigid Under Slab Basement Floor
- Upgraded Insulation on Outside of Exterior Walls Above Grade
- Upgraded Insulation on Frost Wall
- Upgraded Attic Insulation
The above features result in a home that is a leader in efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. It is 55% more energy efficient than a home built to the 2015 National Building Code without the solar panels, and it is 100% more efficient with the solar panels. The stellar energy efficient features are paralleled by the home’s overall interior aesthetic. Upon entry into the home, customers are greeted with stylish features like a versatile front den, open-concept kitchen with a 9.5 ft. island, quartz countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, a large great room completed with 74-inch linear fireplace, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a deluxe primary bedroom equipped with a large walk-in closet with custom shelving, and a luxurious ensuite with double sinks, a tiled shower and free-standing tub.
A Step in The Right Direction
Now that we have achieved this Net Zero Milestone, Sterling Homes promises to build future CHBA Qualified Net Zero Homes in different communities in Winnipeg and surrounding areas, where possible. This marks the beginning of a sustainable future marked by decades of innovation and experimentation; the rewards are limitless.