Government Grants
The Alberta Government is rolling out its initial energy efficiency programs and services in the spring of 2017. Residential: Free installation of energy efficient products such as LED light bulbs, smart power bars, low-flow showerheads and aerators, smart thermostats Rebates for energy efficient appliances, lighting and insulation Commercial (businesses, non-profits, institutions): Incentives for high-efficiency retrofits […]
Energy Rating Systems
Are you renovating an existing home and want to make it more energy efficient? Or are you looking to buy or build an energy efficient new home? Investing in energy efficient technologies when renovating or building a new home will net long-term benefits for the future. An energy efficient home can save you money on […]
Residential Services
EnerGuide Home Evaluations An EnerGuide Rating and label demonstrate the energy performance of your home. It estimates the net amount of energy a home consumes in a year. Our energy advisors produce a rating by collection house information during an on-site evaluation and entering the data into Natural Resources Canada’s energy simulation software. The calculation uses […]
Commercial Services
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDITS VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting closely follows ASHRAE’s Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits. There are four different levels of energy audits each with increasing detail and scope of work. Preliminary/End-Use Analysis The Preliminary End Use Analysis is a critical first step in the auditing process. The building’s historical energy use will […]
Our Blog
8
Aug
New Regional Offices
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our company with the launch of three new regional offices in Calgary, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat! With these new locations, we can better serve our customers in Central and Southern Alberta. We welcome Marco Carello (Director, VerdaTech Group Calgary), Chadd Hansen (Director, VerdaTech Group Red Deer) and Kevin […]
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7
Feb
Spring 2018 Energy Advisor Training
We have scheduled the following dates for the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor Training in Calgary: Foundation Level Training (2 days): March 10 and 11, 2018 Energy Advisor Training (4 days): April 5 to 8, 2018 Contact us if you are interested in attending. Click here for more information about the training and how to become an energy advisor.
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24
Jan
Achieve 9.36 Energy Compliance with ERS v15
As of January 2018, the EnerGuide Rating System Version 15 (ERS v15) for New Homes certification is allowed as a compliance path for 9.36 modeling in Alberta. This is great news as it streamlines the energy code verification process and lowers the overall cost to builders who are considering to include blower door testing and ERS […]
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1
Sep
BC Home Energy Coach Program launched
Effective September 1, 2017, Fortis BC and BC Hydro have launched their new BC Home Energy Coach program. The intent of the program is to provide you with building-science based information about options to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Easy to navigate self-serve tools, including an incentives database, a frequently asked questions database […]
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31
Aug
Calgary Energy Advisor Training – Fall 2017 Dates
We have scheduled the following dates for the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor Training in Calgary: Foundation Level Training (2 days): October 21 and October 22 Energy Advisor Training (4 days): November 4 & 5 and November 11 & 12 Contact us if you are interested in attending. Click here for information about the training […]
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22
Jun
Edmonton launches EnerGuide Rebate Program
The City of Edmonton has launched its “Spot the Difference” program on June 22, 2017. Under this program, Edmonton residents can get up to 80% (up to a max. of $400) off the price of an EnerGuide evaluation when they share their results on the EnerGuide Online Mapping Tool*. The online mapping tool shares EnerGuide […]
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6
Jun
Next Energy Advisor Training scheduled in September in Edmonton
We have scheduled the following dates for the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor Training in Edmonton: Foundation Level Training (2 days): September 9 & 10, 2017 Energy Advisor Training (4 days): September 23/24 and September 30/October 1, 2017 Contact us if you are interested in attending. Click here for more information about the training and […]
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27
Mar
Alberta Energy Efficiency Program – my thoughts on moving forward
(copy of brief sent to CTV News Calgary, click here to watch the interview) Ecofitt, an Ontario-based company, has been awarded the RFP to administer the Residential No Charge Energy Savings Program. There have been concerns from many Albertans that the contract has been awarded to an out of province company. The RFP (request for […]
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1
Mar
Residential no-charge energy savings program ineffective
Stephen Farrell (Principal, VerdaTech Energy Management & Consulting), explained in an interview with Global News’ Tony Tighe why he believes the no-charge energy savings program will be ineffective. Excerpts from the interview: The Notley Government announced Tuesday Alberta households are eligible to register to have energy-efficient products installed in their homes free of charge beginning […]
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30
Nov
ENERGY STAR Lunch and Learn for Builders
With the updated Alberta Energy Code 9.36 that came into effect as of November 1, 2016, home builders are required to comply with stricter energy efficient building methods. To meet these new energy efficiency targets, have you considered building an ENERGY STAR® certified home? This trusted and well known brand can help you meet and […]
Read More
New Regional Offices
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our company with the launch of three new regional offices in Calgary, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat! With these new locations, we can better serve our customers in Central and Southern Alberta. We welcome Marco Carello (Director, VerdaTech Group Calgary), Chadd Hansen (Director, VerdaTech Group Red Deer) and Kevin […]
Read More
Spring 2018 Energy Advisor Training
We have scheduled the following dates for the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor Training in Calgary: Foundation Level Training (2 days): March 10 and 11, 2018 Energy Advisor Training (4 days): April 5 to 8, 2018 Contact us if you are interested in attending. Click here for more information about the training and how to become an energy advisor.
Read More
Achieve 9.36 Energy Compliance with ERS v15
As of January 2018, the EnerGuide Rating System Version 15 (ERS v15) for New Homes certification is allowed as a compliance path for 9.36 modeling in Alberta. This is great news as it streamlines the energy code verification process and lowers the overall cost to builders who are considering to include blower door testing and ERS […]
Read More
BC Home Energy Coach Program launched
Effective September 1, 2017, Fortis BC and BC Hydro have launched their new BC Home Energy Coach program. The intent of the program is to provide you with building-science based information about options to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Easy to navigate self-serve tools, including an incentives database, a frequently asked questions database […]
Read More
Calgary Energy Advisor Training – Fall 2017 Dates
We have scheduled the following dates for the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor Training in Calgary: Foundation Level Training (2 days): October 21 and October 22 Energy Advisor Training (4 days): November 4 & 5 and November 11 & 12 Contact us if you are interested in attending. Click here for information about the training […]
Read More
Edmonton launches EnerGuide Rebate Program
The City of Edmonton has launched its “Spot the Difference” program on June 22, 2017. Under this program, Edmonton residents can get up to 80% (up to a max. of $400) off the price of an EnerGuide evaluation when they share their results on the EnerGuide Online Mapping Tool*. The online mapping tool shares EnerGuide […]
Read More
Next Energy Advisor Training scheduled in September in Edmonton
We have scheduled the following dates for the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor Training in Edmonton: Foundation Level Training (2 days): September 9 & 10, 2017 Energy Advisor Training (4 days): September 23/24 and September 30/October 1, 2017 Contact us if you are interested in attending. Click here for more information about the training and […]
Read More
Alberta Energy Efficiency Program – my thoughts on moving forward
(copy of brief sent to CTV News Calgary, click here to watch the interview) Ecofitt, an Ontario-based company, has been awarded the RFP to administer the Residential No Charge Energy Savings Program. There have been concerns from many Albertans that the contract has been awarded to an out of province company. The RFP (request for […]
Read More
Residential no-charge energy savings program ineffective
Stephen Farrell (Principal, VerdaTech Energy Management & Consulting), explained in an interview with Global News’ Tony Tighe why he believes the no-charge energy savings program will be ineffective. Excerpts from the interview: The Notley Government announced Tuesday Alberta households are eligible to register to have energy-efficient products installed in their homes free of charge beginning […]
Read More
ENERGY STAR Lunch and Learn for Builders
With the updated Alberta Energy Code 9.36 that came into effect as of November 1, 2016, home builders are required to comply with stricter energy efficient building methods. To meet these new energy efficiency targets, have you considered building an ENERGY STAR® certified home? This trusted and well known brand can help you meet and […]
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