FAQ

INFORMATION AS OF April 15, 2012

1. Has the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program expired?

Yes it has. The program ended as of March 31, 2012. You can find out more information about the program here. If you have concerns about the ending of this program, please be sure to express them to your Member of Parliament.  

2. I have vermiculite in my attic. Can I have an energy assessment done?

Yes. We will not disturb the vermiculite, therefore there will be no danger to you.

3. It’s raining/windy/middle of winter. Can I have an energy assessment done?

Yes. We can perform energy assessments any time of year, regardless of weather conditions.

4. What services do you offer?

We conduct energy assessments (including blower door tests), Ontario Building Code SB-12 modeling and ENERGY STAR for New Homes testing. We also offer heat load/heat loss calculations to the HVAC industry. As recognized energy efficiency and housing experts, we are your source for answers and expertise.

5. What is the point of an energy assessment if there are no energy assessments?

The CanSpec energy assessment helps you identify where your home is wasting energy and gives you unbiased and useful recommendations on how to:

• save money
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
• increase the comfort of your home, eliminating drafts and sweaty windows, and
• increase clean and healthy air in your home.