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EnerGuide Rating Service (ERS) is owned by the Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and delivered by Service Organizations. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association New Brunswick (CHBA-NB) is the only Service Organization responsible for delivery of the ERS and the R- 2000 Initiative in New Brunswick. We have been delivering this service since the 1980’s.

Step 1 – Registration

Register your house with the EnerGuide Rating Service, delivered by CHBA-NB. To do this you must fill out the “Request for Service” form (which can be found on the tabs to the right of this screen), or can be picked up at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – New Brunswick (CHBA-NB) office. All information must be completed on the form in order to begin the process. Failure to provide all details will result in longer turnaround times.

The EnerGuide for New Houses enrolment fee is $450.00 + HST. Full payment must accompany the Request for Service form before the design evaluation begins.

Step 2 – Documents Required

1. Request for Service form,
2. House plans,
3. Window and door schedule,
4. Site plan with North arrow, and
5. Payment, in the amount of $450, plus HST.

Once all documents are received, a file will be established and assigned to an energy advisor, who is contracted by CHBA-NB. Everything should be received prior to construction to optimize the benefits of the ERS Consultation.

Step 3 – Plan Evaluation Results

An energy advisor will perform a plan evaluation using the information and house plans you provide. You will be contacted with the results within 12 – 14 days. The information the energy advisor provides will show the options you can choose to obtain your desired energy target, as well as estimates of your home’s energy consumption.

Step 4 – On-site Evaluation

Once your home is completed, call the CHBA-NB office to set up your air-tightness / blower door evaluation and final inspection. Please phone one to two weeks in advance to allow for scheduling. Everything must be completed and ready for occupancy. Also, the heating system and heat recovery ventilator (HRV) must be installed. Please ask your heating installer to clearly mark your heating system with the model number and rated output as this information is required for the final inspection.

Step 5 - Post-Evaluation

After the final inspection and air-tightness evaluation, your energy advisor will perform the final computer simulation of your house. This will determine the final EnerGuide Rating your house will receive. A report will be generated along with your EnerGuide for New Houses Label, which will be mailed to your address. Please allow three to four weeks for processing.

When you receive your package in the mail, place your EnerGuide for New Houses label on your electrical panel and enjoy the savings your energy efficient home provides.