How Saskatoon is built
- Before 1961 19%
- 1961–1990 44%
- 1991–2000 7%
- 2001 or later 30%
What an evaluation finds in Saskatoon homes
Of Saskatoon's 76,685 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 19% were built before 1961 and 63% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. The typical Saskatoon house dates from 1981–1990, 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.
Saskatoon gets about 5,695 heating degree-days a year and has a winter design temperature of −32.5°C, according to NRCan's HOT2000 climate data for Saskatoon International. That's the 3rd-highest heating demand 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 Saskatoon area, 75% of households heat mainly with a forced-air furnace and about 12% with a boiler and radiators; natural gas is the main heating energy for 78% of households and electricity for about 12% (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 Saskatoon
There's no provincial rebate; the City of Saskatoon quotes $500–$600 as typical for the initial EnerGuide evaluation and $300–$400 for the follow-up.
- HELP energy audit rebate: HELP participants get a $1,000 rebate to cover the cost of their EnerGuide energy audits. You must take part in the loan portion of the program to get it. 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 Saskatoon
Every organization below is licensed by NRCan to deliver EnerGuide evaluations and lists Saskatoon postal codes. Coverage is the share of Saskatoon's urban postal areas each one lists.
- Buildingexpert
- Canada Energy Savings Comfort and Retrofit Strategies
- Clean Energy Solutions
- CoEfficient Building Science
- Energy Werx Profile
- Enerhold Engineering Solutions
- EnerQuality
- Green Think
- Isle Energy Consulting
- NRG Inspections and Consulting
- Sensible Home Inspections
- Sun Ridge Residential
- The Energuy Profile
- All Season Inspection Profile
- EnerVision
- Verdatech
- EnerSolution Profile
- Ecostep Energy Services
Rebates and financing an evaluation unlocks in Saskatoon
Home energy audit in Saskatoon: common questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Saskatoon?
There's no provincial rebate; the City of Saskatoon quotes $500–$600 as typical for the initial EnerGuide evaluation and $300–$400 for the follow-up. Saskatoon also has a municipal evaluation subsidy for eligible homeowners.
How many companies do EnerGuide evaluations in Saskatoon?
NRCan's list of service organizations shows 18 licensed organizations with Saskatoon 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.