Book an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation
Windfall Home Energy is a Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) licensed service provider with NRCAN Registered Energy Advisors conducting your home energy evaluation.
The Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program has been closed as of February 5, 2024, due to a Federal lapse of funding. Because of this, we are unable to enter new applicants for participation in the HER+ or Greener Homes Grant programs.
Windfall continues to schedule pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations for enrollment in the Canada Greener Homes Loan program alongside municipal loans and incentives. Additionally, post-retrofit evaluations to claim rebates for completed work also continue.
The Government of Canada intends to establish a next phase in their Canada Greener Homes Initiative. More information can be found in their news release. If you would like to express your concern in the closure of home energy incentives, consider sending a letter to the Federal government.
To book an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation or if you have any questions...
Call Windfall Centre toll free at:
1.866.280.4431
or
or
Submit a booking request through the following form:
Cost
- The cost of the initial (pre-upgrade) evaluation is $500 plus HST
- The cost of a follow-up (post-upgrade) evaluation is $250 plus HST
NOTE:
If you are eligible for an incentive program, the program may refund, in full or in part, the cost of both the pre and post evaluations as part of your incentive cheque. Ask the Home Energy Experts at Windfall Home Energy for details.
Large Homes
An additional fee is applied for homes over 2,500 square feet above-grade (not including basement)
- 2,500 - 3,000 sq ft: $50
- 3,000 - 3,500 sq ft: $100
- 3,500 - 4,000 sq ft: $150
- 4,000+ sq ft: Contact for pricing
Blower Door
Standalone blower door testing service, including the testing, housing geometry measurements, a walkthrough to determine areas of air leakage, and a Tectite airtightness report.
- Blower Door Service: $250 (Subject to large home fees)
Cancellation
If the evaluation is cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time, a cancellation fee will be applied.
- Cancellation fee: $50
Re-modelling
An additional fee is applied to a post-retrofit evaluation if an addition has been added to the home since the pre-retrofit evaluation, as the house geometry will need to be re-modelled.
- Re-modelling fee: $150
*All additional charges subject to HST
What to Expect During a Home Energy Evaluation
The energy evaluation is conducted on-site at your home. The initial (pre-upgrade) evaluation takes approximately 2–3 hours. A second (post-upgrade) evaluation takes up to 1 hour.
The energy advisor will conduct a basement-to-attic assessment of your home's insulation, heating, cooling, and other energy use.
A blower door test will be conducted to test for air leaks, which can cause wasted energy, uncomfortable drafts and poor air quality.
Your home will be given an energy rating using the Natural Resources Canada rating system — the lower the rating the better.
You will receive a full report outlining recommendations for improvements to help reduce your energy bills and increase your home's comfort.
The following safety measures are in place for all home visits:
- You will receive two screening calls prior to the Home Energy Evaluation.
- The first call will be made at the time of the booking. The second call will be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled home visit.
- Any special requests, to keep us all safe, can be made during the screening calls.
- Our Registered Energy Advisors will wear masks throughout all home visits.
- The Energy Advisors will carry with them, and use, both hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray.
- Gloves and shoe covers, or indoor shoes, are available and will be worn if requested.
- Social distancing will be maintained throughout the Home Energy Evaluation.
We continue to monitor the situation and will make any adjustments to the above procedures as required.
