What is the RT 2012 thermal regulation?
The RT 2012 thermal regulation aims to limit the energy consumption of new buildings, whether residential or commercial.
The objective of RT 2012 is structured around five energy-consuming elements:
- Heating
- Air conditioning
- Domestic hot water production
- Lighting
- Auxiliary systems (ventilation, etc.)
One of the goals of these energy efficiency regulations is to replace the existing stock of wood-burning heating appliances (old, inefficient stoves and fireplaces) with state-of-the-art models, which will be much more efficient. These new stoves and fireplaces help reduce energy consumption while also cutting down on pollutant emissions.
Building an RT 2012-compliant home and installing a wood-burning heating system
Le principe de la nouvelle réglementation thermique est que toutes les maisons individuelles neuves doivent être équipées d’une source d’énergie renouvelable. Ainsi, les poêles à bois, les poêles à granulés et les foyers fermés bois sont considérés comme mode de chauffage.
You have two options for installing a wood-burning heating system in a new home built to the RT 2012 standard:
- As the primary heating source: The stove or fireplace must be airtight and equipped with a manual shut-off system and automatic temperature control based on the indoor temperature. For example, our HWAM wood-burning stoves are equipped with IHS SmartControl.
- As a supplementary heating source: In any case, you can install a wood-burning or pellet stove to reduce your gas or electricity usage.
On January 1, 2020, the 2020 Environmental Regulations will set a new standard. It will no longer be enough to simply construct “low-energy” buildings; they must be “net-zero energy.” This means that the house must produce more energy than it consumes.
Source : Les Experts Chaleur Bois
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