Reference documents

In addition to the Candidate Exam Handbook, the following reference documents are required for the administration of the EnerGuide Rating System. References to these documents in this document apply to the most current versions, which are maintained and available at the Natural Resources Canada online resource centre. For instructions on how to access the online resource centre, please see section 9.2.

Title and description EnerGuide Rating System-Standard-Version 15.x

▪ Defines the scope and technical requirements for rating the energy efficiency of new and existing houses under the EnerGuide Rating System EnerGuide Rating System-Administrative Procedures-Version 15.x

▪ Defines key roles, responsibilities and required administrative procedures EnerGuide Rating System-Quality Assurance Procedures-Version 15.x

▪ Defines the quality assurance audit process that validates overall service organization and energy advisor performance, effectiveness, and compliance with program procedures and guidelines EnerGuide Rating System-Technical Procedures-Version 15.x

▪ Defines required on-site data collection and evaluation procedures and protocols EnerGuide Rating System-HOT2000 User Guide-Version 15.x

▪ Defines procedures and protocols for the use of the HOT2000 energy modelling software in producing EnerGuide ratings and other outputs of the EnerGuide Rating System EnerGuide Rating System-File Submission User Guide-Version 15.x Defines the process for submitting EnerGuide Rating System house files to Natural Resources Canada Maps of Climate Data

▪ Defines climate data to be used for modelling purposes under the EnerGuide Rating System for all geographical locations in Canada