We are participating in a national pilot project to test a new service. It builds upon the expertise of Registered Energy Advisors from coast-to-coast to help ensure that homeowners and their heating contractors have the information needed to select the right heat pump for each house. The pilot project will lead to a new standard of service for all Canadian homeowners from Energy Advisors and heating contractors.
The Service
The Heat Pump Coaching Service ("the Service") will help you and your heating contractor select the right heat pump for your house and avoid problems associated with rule-of-thumb sizing.
Your energy advisor will collect information not normally collected by heating contractors and provide the following to you:
- A heat gain/loss calculation indicating the peak heating and cooling requirements of your building, using the CSA F280 Standard
- Assessing the electric panel to understand the capacity available for a significant new load like a heat pump
- Measurement of the air flow capacity of the ductwork - critical for maximizing the effectiveness of your heat pump without exceeding the ductwork's capacity.
When you provide the Report to your heating contractor they can avoid using rules of thumb and can size and select the right heat pump for your needs.
Benefits to the homeowner
• Getting the right-sized heat pump for the heating and cooling needs of your house
• Improving thermal comfort
• Maximizing your energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions
• Avoiding expensive oversized equipment purchases
• Ensuring quiet operation based on duct testing data
• Avoiding expensive, unnecessary electric panel upgrades
Certifications by the homeowner
I assume all responsibility for the selection of products and services used in any renovations, and for obtaining any necessary permits required.
I understand my EnerGuide service provider does not endorse the services of any contractor or any specific products and accepts no liability in the selection of products, or contractors, or for the performance or workmanship of the installation.
I understand personal information collected during the service will be shared with Green Communities Canada, our national pilot project administrator, and will be safeguarded according to all applicable privacy laws. The information collected will be anonymized and used for project evaluation, research and improving the service.
I understand Green Communities Canada may contact me to participate in a survey, study or questionnaire about the service.
I understand that, if not already present, the energy advisor may drill small holes in our ductwork near the furnace to install static pressure test ports.
