EnerGuide Evaluations
Licenced Energy Advisors
Certified EnerGuide Home Evaluations
NRCan-licensed EnerGuide evaluations for current provincial, utility, and Indigenous-housing programs in British Columbia and Alberta. The federal Canada Greener Homes Loan is closed to new applications.
What Is an EnerGuide Evaluation?
An EnerGuide Evaluation is a home energy assessment conducted by a certified energy advisor to measure a home’s energy efficiency. It includes:
A blower door test to check for air leaks
An inspection of insulation, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
A detailed report and EnerGuide label showing your home’s energy consumption and efficiency rating
This evaluation is often required for current utility and provincial programs (including PIEER energy-assessment funding for Indigenous governing bodies). New-home mortgage-insurance refunds use EnerGuide or a recognized certificate on a newly built house — not an existing-home evaluation alone. It helps homeowners understand how their home uses energy and what upgrades can improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Why You Need One
✅ To Access Rebates and Loans
Many current programs—including provincial/utility retrofits and PIEER energy assessments—require an EnerGuide Evaluation before and after upgrades to determine eligibility and verify improvements.
🔍 To Understand Your Home’s Efficiency
The evaluation shows where your home is losing energy (e.g., poor insulation, drafty windows) and gives you a clear picture of its overall energy performance.
💡 To Make Informed Upgrade Decisions
You’ll receive customized recommendations to help prioritize upgrades that will give you the best return on investment—such as insulation, heat pumps, or high-performance windows.
💰 To Save on Energy Bills
By improving your home’s energy efficiency, you can lower your heating and cooling costs—and potentially increase the resale value of your home.
In short, it’s a first step in planning energy-efficient renovations and accessing funding to help cover the cost.
How It Works
🔎 1. On-Site Home Visit
A licensed energy advisor visits your home and conducts a top-to-bottom inspection, including:
Measurements of your home’s walls, windows, doors, and insulation
Evaluation of your heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
Check for air leakage points and overall airtightness
💨 2. Blower Door Test
A special fan is temporarily installed in an exterior door to depressurize the house. This test:
Draws in outside air through any gaps or leaks
Helps pinpoint where heat is escaping
Measures the overall airtightness of the home
📊 3. EnerGuide Rating & Report
After the visit, the advisor submits the data to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to generate:
An official EnerGuide rating (gigajoules/year)
A label showing your home’s energy performance
A Homeowner Information Sheet with upgrade recommendations
🛠️ 4. Planning Upgrades
If you’re planning renovations, the report helps you prioritize which upgrades will improve efficiency the most, and may be required to qualify for government rebates or loans.
It’s a science-based, standardized process designed to give homeowners an accurate picture of their home’s energy use and improvement potential.
Understanding the EnerGuide Label
Service Regions
- BC: Island, Mainland, Okanagan
- AB: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and surrounding areas
- ON: not currently booking field work