How Peterborough is built
- Before 1961 38%
- 1961–1990 36%
- 1991–2000 9%
- 2001 or later 17%
What an evaluation finds in Peterborough homes
Of Peterborough's 26,940 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 38% were built before 1961 and 74% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. The typical Peterborough house dates from 1961–1970, 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.
Peterborough gets about 4,268 heating degree-days a year and has a winter design temperature of −23.3°C, according to NRCan's HOT2000 climate data for Peterborough. That's about 9% 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 Peterborough area, 72% of households heat mainly with a forced-air furnace; natural gas is the main heating energy for 68% of households (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 Peterborough
Typical Ontario prices are about $500–$700 for the initial EnerGuide evaluation and $200–$450 for the follow-up, plus HST where it applies. Windfall Ecology Centre charges $500 + HST for the initial evaluation and $250 + HST for the follow-up, Reep Green Solutions charges $540 and $406 with no HST, and City-backed programs in Ottawa and London quote $500–$700 as typical for the first visit. Only assessments from the seven HRSP-approved organizations qualify for the $600 Home Renovation Savings rebate, and none of the seven publishes a price.
- Better Homes Peterborough EnerGuide assessment rebate: $600 rebate toward an EnerGuide Home Energy Assessment, plus free energy coaching with a Registered Energy Advisor and a free electrical panel load assessment. The rebate is for participants who complete a retrofit project through the program and are not receiving a similar rebate elsewhere. Details
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 Peterborough
Every organization below is licensed by NRCan to deliver EnerGuide evaluations and lists Peterborough postal codes. Coverage is the share of Peterborough's urban postal areas each one lists.
Only assessments from the seven HRSP-approved organizations qualify for the $600 Home Renovation Savings rebate and its assessment-path upgrade rebates; each listing below says whether it's one of them.
- Air Barrier Canada HRSP-approved: No
- All Season Inspection HRSP-approved: No Profile
- AmeriSpec HRSP-approved: Yes Profile
- Clean Energy Solutions HRSP-approved: No
- CoEfficient Building Science HRSP-approved: No
- Eco Advantage Energy Advisors HRSP-approved: No
- Ecostep Energy Services HRSP-approved: No
- Energy Werx HRSP-approved: Yes Profile
- Enerhold Engineering Solutions HRSP-approved: No
- EnerQuality HRSP-approved: No
- EnerSolution HRSP-approved: No Profile
- EnviroCentre HRSP-approved: No
- Green Canada Home Advisors HRSP-approved: No Profile
- Green Think HRSP-approved: No
- Greenbrain HRSP-approved: Yes Profile
- GreenUP HRSP-approved: No Non-profit network Profile
- Homesol Building Solutions HRSP-approved: No
- Sensible Home Inspections HRSP-approved: No
- The Energuy HRSP-approved: Yes Profile
- ecoPlus Services HRSP-approved: No
- Acacia Engineering HRSP-approved: No
- GETS Energy HRSP-approved: No
- Verdatech Energy Management and Consulting HRSP-approved: No
Rebates and financing an evaluation unlocks in Peterborough
Home energy audit in Peterborough: common questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Peterborough?
Typical Ontario prices are about $500–$700 for the initial EnerGuide evaluation and $200–$450 for the follow-up, plus HST where it applies. Windfall Ecology Centre charges $500 + HST for the initial evaluation and $250 + HST for the follow-up, Reep Green Solutions charges $540 and $406 with no HST, and City-backed programs in Ottawa and London quote $500–$700 as typical for the first visit. Only assessments from the seven HRSP-approved organizations qualify for the $600 Home Renovation Savings rebate, and none of the seven publishes a price. Peterborough also has a municipal evaluation subsidy for eligible homeowners.
How many companies do EnerGuide evaluations in Peterborough?
NRCan's list of service organizations shows 26 licensed organizations with Peterborough postal codes (checked September 25, 2026). All seven organizations approved for Home Renovation Savings assessments are among them, and only their assessments qualify for its $600 rebate.
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.
Which rebates need an EnerGuide evaluation in Ontario?
Currently: Home Renovation Savings — Home Energy Assessment path (Up to $10,000 per home for insulation, windows and air sealing, plus $600 back on your assessments — if the follow-up assessment is done by December 31, 2026). Check the program page for current terms before you book.