Pre-Retrofit Assessment- Asphodel Norwood, Cavan Monaghan, Curve Lake, Douro-Dummer, Hastings, Hiawatha, Otonabee S. Monaghan, Selwyn

NOTE: Book this assessment if your property is located within Asphodel-Norwood, Cavan Monaghan, Curve Lake, Douro-Dummer, Hastings, Hiawatha, Otonabee S. Monaghan, or Selwyn after you have contacted the Home Energy Help Desk at 705-536-9943 or through the contact form at greenup.on.ca/home-energy. 

Booking a pre-retrofit assessment does not automatically qualify you for rebate or loan programs. 

A home energy assessment is an evaluation of the efficiency of your building. A home energy assessment helps you identify areas where you could improve energy efficiency — for example, by sealing air leaks or adding insulation. Your assessment report will identify a range of improvements you can make to increase your comfort, health, and energy savings! 

There are a wide range of reasons a homeowner may want a home energy assessment, such as to obtain a baseline and comparison on how your home is performing, to provide clear next steps on what home energy efficiency actions will make the biggest impact in your home, and/or to apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan.

There are two kinds of assessment, pre-retrofit and post-retrofit. The pre-retrofit assessment is conducted before renovations/upgrades are started. It is required in order to access the above loan program. To book a post-assessment, contact your Energy Advisor or the Home Energy Help Desk at 705-536-9943. 

A home energy assessment looks at:  

• Air leaks and drafts  
• Gaps around doors and windows 
• Indoor air quality  
• Insulation levels 
• HVAC equipment (= heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
• And much more!  

Before you book, please note these requirements for an energy assessment:

• Your home cannot be under any renovations at the time of the assessment (i.e. drywall, insulation, windows, siding, cabinets, heating/cooling systems, etc.). All exterior openings must be sealed (windows, doors, fireplace dampers, crawlspace, attic hatches, etc.).
• Your home must be in habitable condition.
• We cannot perform assessment on multi-dwelling buildings, apartments, or office buildings. If your home has an apartment within it, or if the basement can only be accessed through a separate entrance, please call GreenUP’s Home Energy Helpdesk at 705-536-9943 to discuss eligibility.
• Have your property tax bill and roll number ready for your advisor.
• Be sure to clear access to all areas and mechanical systems of the home (including the attic and crawlspace)
• If applicable, sweep your fireplace and close dampers to avoid soot from being drawn into your home. Do not have a fire within 24 hours of your assessment.
• Homes that do not meet the above requirements upon the arrival of the Registered Energy Advisor will not be provided with an assessment and will receive only a 50% refund.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Appointments cancelled with at least 48 hours notice will receive a refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Appointments may be rescheduled without a fee with at least 48 hours notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, or homes that do not meet the requirements at time of appointment will receive a 50% refund.

If you are unsure if your home meets the eligibility we are here to help!

If you have questions, please call the GreenUP Home Energy Helpdesk at 705-536-9943.