How Whitehorse is built
- Before 1961 8%
- 1961–1990 41%
- 1991–2000 16%
- 2001 or later 35%
What an evaluation finds in Whitehorse homes
Of Whitehorse's 9,485 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 8% were built before 1961 and 48% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. The typical Whitehorse 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.
Whitehorse gets about 6,522 heating degree-days a year and has a winter design temperature of −36.4°C, according to NRCan's HOT2000 climate data for Whitehorse. That's the 2nd-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.
What it costs in Whitehorse
Yukon's Good Energy program arranges reduced-cost assessments with local energy advisors: $50 for a pre-renovation assessment and $50 for the return visit.
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 Whitehorse
In Yukon, the territorial government's Energy Branch is the licensed service organization and arranges assessments with local energy advisors.
Every organization below is licensed by NRCan to deliver EnerGuide evaluations and lists Whitehorse postal codes. Coverage is the share of Whitehorse's urban postal areas each one lists.
- Government of Yukon Energy Mines and Resources
Home energy audit in Whitehorse: common questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Whitehorse?
Yukon's Good Energy program arranges reduced-cost assessments with local energy advisors: $50 for a pre-renovation assessment and $50 for the return visit.
How many companies do EnerGuide evaluations in Whitehorse?
NRCan's list of service organizations shows 1 licensed organization with Whitehorse 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.