Home Energy Assessment
CONTENTS:
Understanding Home Energy Assessments
Why Get a Home Energy AssessmentAn EnerGuide evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of a home’s energy use conducted by an Energy Advisor (EA) registered with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and affiliated with an NRCan-licensed Service Organization.
Energy Advisors and Service Organizations deliver NRCan programs under a licensing agreement but operate as independent businesses.
A typical EnerGuide evaluation takes about 2 to 3 hours. Timing may vary depending on the size and layout of your home.
It functions as a detailed report card on how your home performs under standard operating conditions, identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and comfort.
Where relevant, the Energy Advisor (EA) may also help homeowners and landlords consider related non-energy factors such as comfort, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), resilience to climate change, and overall durability and maintenance.
Pro Tip!
Think of it like getting a roadmap before starting a road trip, so you can make informed decisions and plan your next steps with more confidence.
Pre-retrofit vs Post-retrofit EnerGuide Evaluation
Pro Tip!
The pre-retrofit evaluation and post-retrofit evaluation pages on NRCan’s site are framed within the context of the now-closed Canada Greener Homes Grant. However, the content about what each evaluation involves is still useful.
What You Receive After The Evaluation
Pro Tip!
The Renovation Upgrade Report (RUR) is typically associated with the pre-retrofit evaluation.
Some Energy Advisors may also offer optional follow-up consultations to review your reports and discuss upgrade options and pathways forward.
Availability and fees may vary, so it’s a good idea to ask when booking whether follow-up support is available and whether there are any additional fees.
Timing note: Report delivery timelines vary. NRCan notes that it can take a minimum of 14 days after a pre-retrofit evaluation for the reports to be sent.
In Manitoba, Efficiency Manitoba also notes that reports are often emailed within 2 to 3 weeks after the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
What is an NRCan-registered Energy Advisor (EA)
Pro Tip!
When you book through a Service Organization (SO), they send a Registered Energy Advisor (EA) to complete your evaluation.
What is a Service Organization (SO)?
Pro Tip!
While service organizations and Energy Advisors use NRCan’s official marks and software and deliver NRCan home labelling initiatives under a licensing agreement, they operate as independent businesses and are not agents, partners, or employees of NRCan.
