🏠 Estimated EnerGuide Rating
Prioritized Retrofits
Full Retrofit List
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How to Build an Energy Audit Summary Report
Add the property address, age, floor area, and province so the report reflects relevant rebate categories.
Rate the attic insulation, air sealing, window condition, and mechanical system efficiency based on what was observed during the walkthrough.
Enter each recommended retrofit with an estimated cost and expected annual savings so the report can rank them by payback period.
Click Generate Audit Report to see the estimated rating and a prioritized retrofit list ranked by payback period.
Understanding Home Energy Audit Reports
A home energy audit turns a walkthrough into a prioritized action plan. Anyone can point at an old furnace and say it should be replaced, but a useful audit report ranks that recommendation against a dozen others by actual payback, so a homeowner or client knows where to start rather than facing an overwhelming list with no order to it.
What This Rating Estimate Is and Isn't
An EnerGuide rating is a standardized measure of a home's energy performance, produced through a certified evaluation using specific testing equipment, most notably a blower door test for air leakage, along with detailed insulation and mechanical system assessment. This tool produces a rough estimate for planning purposes based on the findings entered, which is useful for prioritizing conversations with a client but is not the same as an official rating. Several federal and provincial programs specifically require the certified version to qualify for funding.
Why Air Sealing and Insulation Usually Rank First
Air sealing gaps and topping up attic insulation are typically inexpensive relative to the energy savings they produce, which gives them a short payback period. Big-ticket items like full window replacement often cost far more per unit of energy saved, giving them a much longer payback period even though the windows themselves may genuinely need replacing for other reasons like comfort, condensation, or appearance. A good report separates "best financial payback" from "eventually needs doing anyway" rather than presenting one flat priority list.
Rebate Programs Change, So Verify Before Promising
Federal and provincial retrofit rebate programs, including past iterations of the Canada Greener Homes program and various provincial and utility incentives, change eligibility rules and funding levels over time. This report can flag the general categories of program that might apply in a given province, but specific amounts and eligibility should always be confirmed directly with the current program before a number gets promised to a client.
Pairing With Cost and Emissions Reports
Once specific retrofits are prioritized, the energy savings report generator can run a detailed cost comparison for the mechanical system portion, and the carbon report generator can add the emissions angle if that matters to the client's decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
An EnerGuide rating is a standardized score reflecting a home's energy performance, produced through a certified evaluation that measures air leakage, insulation levels, and mechanical system efficiency. This tool provides a rough estimate based on entered findings for planning purposes, but an official EnerGuide rating requires an evaluation by a certified energy advisor using approved testing equipment and software.
Retrofits are generally prioritized by payback period and impact, with air sealing and attic insulation often ranking highest since they tend to offer strong savings relative to cost. Big-ticket items like full window replacement often have a longer payback period and rank lower on a purely financial basis, even though they may still be worthwhile for comfort or aesthetic reasons.
No. Rebate programs vary significantly by province and change over time as funding is renewed or programs are updated. The federal Canada Greener Homes program has operated alongside various provincial and utility programs, but availability and amounts differ by location. Always verify current program details and eligibility directly with the relevant program before promising a specific rebate amount to a client.
No. This report is a planning and communication tool for organizing findings and recommendations. Many rebate programs, including federal and provincial retrofit programs, require an evaluation from a certified energy advisor using approved equipment, not a self-generated estimate, in order to qualify for funding.