EnerGuide Rating System Energy Advisors' Expertise

Advisors make recommendations for upgrades to house plans in the following areas:

• air leaks and sealing the proposed structure's resistance to heat loss
• the energy efficiency of building components such as windows and doors
• passive solar heat gain and house orientation
• heating system efficiency and heat distribution
• air-exchange systems, including exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms

EnerGuide rating system energy advisors bring experience from various building professions to their field. Among advisors across the country, you will find:

• building engineers
• architects
• home inspectors
• professionals who are experienced in home building and renovation

All EnerGuide rating service energy advisors are required to complete training in a number of fields that are related to residential energy efficiency and to conduct several home evaluations under the guidance of their instructor before they qualify as advisors.

Independent quality assurance personnel from Natural Resources Canada ensure that the work of all qualified energy advisors conforms to the strict requirements of the EnerGuide rating service and that the requirements are applied consistently across Canada