Measured diagnostics
Airtightness testing and thermography tied to the building stage, not just a number on a page.
Alberta building performance support
Kates Energy
Alberta-based energy diagnostics, modelling, and compliance support for homeowners, builders, multi-unit projects, and small commercial buildings.
What we do
A practical menu of scopes.
The work stays lean by design: diagnostics when you need to know what is happening, modelling when you need to compare paths, and documentation support when the file needs to close cleanly.
Diagnostics
Airtightness Testing (Blower Door)
Quantify air leakage and support airtightness outcomes with context-aware testing and clear documentation.
Diagnostics
Stressed Thermography & Leakage Location
Pressure-assisted thermal investigation to identify leakage pathways and envelope anomalies that guide corrective work.
Diagnostics
Envelope Mid-Construction Inspections
Catch air barrier and insulation continuity issues before finishes go in, reducing rework and improving outcomes.
Diagnostics
Envelope Analysis
Assembly and transition review to identify continuity risks and practical correction opportunities aligned to project stage.
Modelling
Energy Modelling & Upgrade Pathways
Parametric pathway comparisons that prioritize upgrades for comfort, cost control, and performance objectives.
Modelling
PV Forecasting & Solar Readiness
Production estimates and planning notes to support solar decisions and reporting with assumptions clearly stated.
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.
Proof in the work
Real scopes, practical outcomes.
The case-study library is intentionally plain: project context, the problem, what was delivered, and the next useful step.
Case study
Mid-construction checks before finishes hide the work
Builder support that surfaced envelope continuity risks while corrections were still practical.
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Case study
Targeted leakage location for comfort complaints
Stress-assisted thermography used to focus corrective work on likely leakage pathways.
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Case study
Documentation support before the file stalls
Quote and invoice review that clarified missing details before a program workflow moved 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 you already know the project stage, building type, and goal, request a quote. If drawings are available, attach them. If not, send what you have and we will work from there.
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.