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NEW HOMES Energuide Rating Service
If you are planning to build or have moved into a new home within the last 6 months you qualify for Energuide for New Homes.
New homes that receive a rating number of 80 or better can receive an Alberta Government Grant of between $1500-$10,000.
Most New homes built to the minimum Alberta building code will not necessarily qualify for a grant.
Generally you will need at least the following construction specifications:
-Double Low E Argon gas filled Windows-95% Efficient Condensing Furnace-High Efficiency Tank or Tankless Water Heater -HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator)-R-20 insulation in walls (including basement frost walls)-R-50 Insulation in Ceiling-Very air tight (around 1.5 air changes per hour)Where do I start?
What we need :
- set of blueprints - electronic (PDF) - Set of specifications - electronic (PDF) - Address of the New Home with Postal CodeWhat we do as Certified Energy Advisors:
Stage 1. Energy Simulation Model
produced using NRCan’s Hot 2000 software program. If your home is not completed, we can make recommendations and provide an energy usage analysis to compare the cost of alternate construction to your upgrade so you know if it is worth upgrading. (7-10 days to complete)
Stage 2. Blower Door Test
when the home is substantially completed (or within 6 months of possession) to measure air tightness. (7-10 days from request)
Stage 3. Final Report & Energuide Label
is issued with your final rating. (within 7 days of Blower Door Test)
Your Energuide Label takes 3-4 weeks , however you can still apply for grants and rebates with your final report
The EnerGuide 100-point Rating System scale is administered by National Resources Canada
A 20 rating represents a home with major air leakage, no insulation and extremely high energy consumption.
A rating of 100 represents a house that is airtight, well insulated, sufficiently ventilated and requires no purchased energy on an annual basis.
Most homes built to Minimum Code are around 70-72, while energy efficient homes start at 80
Alberta New Home Average ENERGUIDE 75.5
Alberta Government Grants How to Apply
Once you receive your Energuide rating & label with the minimum 80 you click here:
CMHC Rebates
10% rebate for 80 rating
You can receive a 10% discount on your Mortgage insurance. . . . more info
GENWORTH Rebates
10% rebate for 77 rating
You can receive a 10% discount on your Mortgage insurance . . . more info
Alberta Toll Free 1-866-994-1950
Since 1986
