Measured diagnostics
Airtightness testing and thermography tied to the building stage, not just a number on a page.
Alberta homeowners and builders
Plan the build. Size the system. Find the air leaks.
Part 9.36 energy modelling, F280 load calculations, and blower-door testing. You can also ask about an EnerGuide evaluation. Start with the decision your project needs to make.
What we do
Find the service for your next step.
Choose a starting point below. Unsure which fits? Request a consultation and describe the question in your own words.
Builders and design teams
Part 9.36 energy modelling
Prepare an energy-code file with documented inputs, assumptions, and open items for the selected compliance pathway.
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New builds and replacements
F280 heating and cooling loads
Give equipment-sizing decisions a calculated starting point, with the building information and design assumptions stated clearly.
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Homeowners and builders
Blower-door and diagnostic testing
Measure air leakage. Add diagnostic investigation when drafts, cold rooms, or envelope questions need a closer look.
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Homeowners and builders
EnerGuide evaluation enquiries
Ask about an EnerGuide / ERS evaluation or label-workflow support. We confirm the available scope and our role before work is agreed.
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What clients usually need
Evidence, scope control, and fewer surprises.
The site is built to make the next decision obvious: what to test, what to model, and what to prepare before the work starts.
Scoping that fits the project
Clear input on building type, target outcome, and deliverables so the scope stays practical.
Documentation with boundaries
Support for code, labels, and program paperwork without overstating approvals or eligibility.
How the work can flow
Representative scopes, practical next steps.
These illustrative workflows show project context, a possible approach, typical deliverables, and the next useful step. They are not verified customer results.
Illustrative workflow
Mid-construction checks before finishes hide the work
An illustrative builder workflow for surfacing envelope continuity risks while corrections are still practical.
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Illustrative workflow
Targeted leakage location for comfort complaints
An illustrative use of stress-assisted thermography to focus corrective work on likely leakage pathways.
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Illustrative workflow
Documentation support before the file stalls
An illustrative documentation review for clarifying missing details before a program workflow moves forward.
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What you receive
A deliverable that helps the next decision.
The output depends on the scope, but the goal is consistent: useful evidence, clear assumptions, and a next step that is not larger than it needs to be.
Findings with context
Test results, model outputs, or documentation notes are tied to the building stage and project goal.
Prioritized next steps
The response separates what matters now from what can wait, so the file does not become bigger than the decision.
Inputs called out clearly
If drawings, photos, schedules, utility bills, or product details are needed, they are named directly.
Kates Energy helps Alberta projects move from guesswork to a scoped plan. We focus on the questions that matter most: where the building is losing control, which upgrades will actually help, and what documentation is needed to keep the file moving.
What we do
Diagnostics
- Airtightness testing for leakage quantification and project-stage decisions
- Stressed thermography for leakage location and envelope investigation
- Envelope mid-construction inspections before finishes hide the work
Modelling
- Energy modelling and upgrade pathway comparisons
- PV forecasting and solar readiness guidance
- GHG analysis for scenario comparison
Compliance and documentation
- Code compliance support across the chosen pathway
- Label readiness support for EnerGuide, ENERGY STAR, and Built Green workflows
- CSA F280-12 heat loss and peak load documentation
Who we help
Homeowners
You want comfort, clarity, and a practical order of operations.
Builders
You want fewer surprises, fewer callbacks, and cleaner closeout files.
Multi-unit teams
You want testing and interpretation that fit attached buildings, not detached-house assumptions.
Small commercial owners
You want a structured audit or diagnostic scope without overbuilding the file.
Start here
If the right scope is not clear, request a consult first. If you already know the project stage, building type, and goal, request a quote. Mark drawings as ready in the intake; after it is saved, use the private upload control when offered or keep the files ready for a coordinated follow-up.
Planning reads
Start with the constraint in front of you.
These short resources help frame the quote request when the next step is not obvious yet.
Resource
Code compliance pathways
A practical way to choose and document the right path without overbuilding the file.
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Resource
Mid-construction envelope checks
What gets reviewed while air barrier and insulation corrections are still accessible.
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Resource
Why invoices fail program reviews
Common missing information on contractor invoices and a clean way to reduce rework.
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Process
How we work
- 1
Share the project
Send the building type, stage, and what needs to be decided.
- 2
Confirm the scope
We match the leanest useful service or combine services where the project needs it.
- 3
Carry out the work
Testing, modelling, or documentation support is completed with assumptions stated clearly.
- 4
Close the loop
You get the findings, next steps, and any follow-up items needed to move ahead.
Next step
Start with the next decision.
Choose the right path first when you already have a report, already have quotes, or the project is already in motion.