How Calgary is built
- Before 1961 10%
- 1961–1990 38%
- 1991–2000 17%
- 2001 or later 36%
What an evaluation finds in Calgary homes
Of Calgary's 379,710 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 10% were built before 1961 and 47% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. The typical Calgary house dates from 1991–1995, and an evaluation is how you find out what that means for yours: the blower door measures air leakage, the advisor inspects the attic, walls, basement, windows and heating system, and the report ranks upgrades by what they'd save.
Calgary gets about 4,876 heating degree-days a year and has a winter design temperature of −26.2°C, according to NRCan's HOT2000 climate data for Calgary International. That's about 24% more heating demand than the middle of the 70 cities we cover. The more heating a climate needs, the more each fix is worth, which is why the evaluation's ranked list matters more in some cities than others.
In the Calgary area, 74% of households heat mainly with a forced-air furnace and 8% with a boiler and radiators; natural gas is the main heating energy for 73% of households and electricity for 13% (Statistics Canada, 2023). The heating system on the report shapes the recommendations: a forced-air furnace invites a ducted heat pump, electric baseboards a ductless one.
What it costs in Calgary
There's no provincial rebate or price list; the City of Edmonton's guidance is to expect more than $400 and to get two or three quotes.
Most providers quote the initial (pre-upgrade) and follow-up (post-upgrade) visits separately. Rebate programs that pay on measured improvement need both, so ask for the combined price.
How it works
- Initial evaluation, about 2–3 hours. The advisor measures and inspects the house and runs the blower door test.
- Report and EnerGuide rating. You get the home's energy rating in gigajoules per year and a list of recommended upgrades with estimated savings.
- Do the work. Most rebate programs only count upgrades done after the initial evaluation.
- Follow-up evaluation. A second visit measures the improvement, which is what most rebates pay on.
NRCan-licensed service organizations serving Calgary
Every organization below is licensed by NRCan to deliver EnerGuide evaluations and lists Calgary postal codes. Coverage is the share of Calgary's urban postal areas each one lists.
- Acacia Engineering
- All Season Inspection Profile
- AmeriSpec Profile
- Buildingexpert
- Clean Energy Solutions
- CoEfficient Building Science
- Energy Werx Profile
- EnerHome Consulting
- EnerQuality
- EnerSolution Profile
- EnerVision
- GETS Energy
- Green Canada Home Advisors Profile
- Green Think
- Isle Energy Consulting
- Map Energy
- Sensible Home Inspections
- The Energuy Profile
- VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting
- Enerspec Energy Consulting and Home Inspections
- Homesol Building Solutions
- NRGwise (A1 NRGwise Consulting) Profile
- Air Barrier Canada
- Greenbrain Profile
- Enerhold Engineering Solutions
- The Home Inspectors Group Profile
Home energy audit in Calgary: common questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Calgary?
There's no provincial rebate or price list; the City of Edmonton's guidance is to expect more than $400 and to get two or three quotes.
How many companies do EnerGuide evaluations in Calgary?
NRCan's list of service organizations shows 26 licensed organizations with Calgary postal codes (checked September 25, 2026).
How long does an EnerGuide evaluation take?
The initial visit usually takes two to three hours, including the blower door test. The follow-up visit after upgrades is shorter.