Home Energy Assessment
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Find an Energy Advisor
Before you start reaching out, it helps to know what you’re comparing. EnerGuide evaluations are booked through NRCan-registered service organizations, which assign a registered Energy Advisor. |
What you receive can vary by provider, including pricing, scheduling timelines, optional add-ons, and whether they offer a follow-up meeting to review your results. |
Taking a few minutes to clarify what matters most to you (cost, timing, follow-up support, and any optional services you care about) will make it easier to choose a provider that’s a good fit. |
It’s also worth checking whether you qualify for a free home energy assessment through Efficiency Manitoba’s income-based or Indigenous offers. Eligibility and steps vary. |
Once you’re ready to proceed with an EnerGuide evaluation, use NRCan’s directory to find service organizations available in Manitoba, then contact a few to compare what’s included, pricing, and availability. |
Timing and demand
Search Directories for Registered Energy Advisors
Pro Tip!
While Energy Advisors and service organizations use NRCan's official marks and software under a licensing agreement, they operate as independent businesses and are not agents, partners, or employees of NRCan.
NRCan does not endorse any service organization or advisor, and accepts no liability in the selection of materials, products, or workmanship. Service organizations do not sell their services door-to-door or through unsolicited calls or emails — learn how to recognize energy scams.
| Prepping to choose an Energy Advisor | ||
Booking an EnerGuide evaluation involves more than picking a name from a directory. | Service organizations are independent businesses — how they communicate, what they include, and how they handle the process can vary. | Taking a few minutes to know what to look for, what to ask, and what to have ready will help you choose with confidence and avoid surprises. |
What to Look for in an Energy Advisor
Pro Tip!
CACEA membership is voluntary, but advisors who belong to the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors have agreed to uphold a national code of professional conduct.
It's one indicator — alongside NRCan registration and direct references — that you're working with someone who takes the work seriously.
What to ask when you contact a provider
Pro Tip!
If you're planning to apply for rebates or financing that require a pre-retrofit evaluation, confirm with Efficiency Manitoba or the relevant program that your chosen service organization is accepted before you book — and make sure you apply to any programs that require pre-approval before the evaluation takes place.
Questions to Ask Before and During Your Evaluation | |
| Not all questions belong to the same conversation — or the same person. Before your evaluation takes place, you'll have at least two separate interactions: | |
| one with the service organization when you book, and one with the energy advisor on the day of the evaluation. | Knowing what to ask at each stage helps you get useful answers from the right person at the right time. |
Questions for the Service Organization — before you book
Questions for the Energy Advisor — on evaluation day
Pro Tip!
Your advisor's time on-site is the best opportunity you'll have to ask home-specific questions. The reports you receive afterward are detailed — but they won't replace a direct conversation about what the advisor actually saw.
