Resources
Practical guidance before the site visit.
Short explainers for airtightness, modelling, documentation, program support, and energy decisions.
Guides
Read the context, then decide the scope.
These short reads stay close to the work that happens in Alberta homes, multi-unit buildings, and small commercial spaces.
code-compliance / builders
Code compliance pathways: how to choose without overbuilding
A practical way to choose the right pathway and document it clearly—without adding unnecessary cost.
energuide / labels
EnerGuide ratings vs. rebates: what’s the difference?
Why a rating and a rebate are not the same thing—and why good documentation matters more than most people expect.
ghg / emissions
GHG analysis: why emissions outcomes can differ from energy outcomes
Why two upgrades with similar energy savings can have different emissions impacts—and how to compare pathways.
energuide / energy-star
Label readiness checklist (EnerGuide / ENERGY STAR / Built Green)
A practical pre-checklist to reduce friction in labelling workflows: specs alignment, documentation, and verification readiness.
builders / mid-construction
Mid-construction envelope checks: the highest ROI inspection
The cheapest time to fix air barrier and insulation continuity issues is before finishes.
programs / documentation
Programs & incentives: what you actually need to avoid delays
A practical checklist of the documentation that most CEIP / Greener Homes style workflows tend to request—so your file doesn’t stall.
solar / pv
PV forecasting: what to expect from a solar estimate
What a PV forecast can and can’t tell you—and what inputs improve accuracy.
thermography / diagnostics
Stressed thermography: what it can prove (and what it can’t)
Pressure-assisted thermal imaging is powerful—but only when conditions and scope fit.
airtightness / blower-door
What your airtightness number actually means
Airtightness is more than a score. Here’s how to interpret it and how to use it to make real improvements.
documentation / programs
Why invoices fail program reviews (and how to fix it)
The most common missing information on contractor invoices—and a clean way to prevent rework.