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 compare a project’s code pathways and keep the selected approach documented.
energuide / labels
EnerGuide ratings vs. rebates: what’s the difference?
Why a rating and a rebate are different decisions, and which documentation questions to resolve early.
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.
documentation / programs
Invoice details to check before a program review
Contractor-invoice details that may need clarification before a program file is submitted.
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 before finishes
Review air-barrier and insulation-continuity details while the work remains visible and practical to correct.
programs / documentation
Programs and incentives: what to prepare before you proceed
A practical checklist for documentation an incentive or financing workflow may request, with administrator decisions kept explicit.
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 show (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.