Home Energy Labelling
The Home Energy Label Program empowers Calgarians to understand their home’s energy use and make informed decisions to reduce their energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Home EnerGuide label
EnerGuide labels are used to rate the energy performance of homes, much like they are used with major home appliances, like washers and dryers. They breakdown how a home uses energy and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with that energy use. The rating on the label can be used to compare the energy efficiency of a home to a typical new home, and other homes with EnerGuide labels.
Home Energy Performance Map
Launching in 2026, Calgarians can use the Home Energy Performance Map to look up energy-use data for any home in the city. It will combine submitted EnerGuide labels with modeled digital energy scores, which are calculated with historical energy consumption data.
By disclosing the energy efficiency ratings of homes, builders and homeowners can more accurately assess home energy costs, as well as assign value to energy efficiency when buying, selling or renovating a home.
The City is accepting voluntary EnerGuide label submissions for inclusion on the Home Energy Performance Map. If you already have an EnerGuide label for your residential building(s), please review the Terms and Conditions and then submit your label by clicking on the button below.
What is a digital energy score?
Home Energy Performance Map – coming soon!
Creating an EnerGuide Label for all existing homes in Calgary would take a very long time. Digital energy scores are calculated using historical EnerGuide data, the year of the home’s construction, and the home’s square footage.
These digital energy scores are less accurate than EnerGuide Labels but can cover more than 350,000 homes. EnerGuide Labels provide the tested and modelled performance of the home, and your registered energy advisor can provide more information on future energy efficiency upgrades. Upgrades may not be captured in the digital energy score.
If your home has an EnerGuide Label, you can submit it to The City to replace your digital energy score on the map.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Calgary need the Home Energy Label Program?
There are many benefits to home energy labelling. Energy labels empower Calgarians to better understand their energy use and to take action to reduce their energy bills. An EnerGuide Label is a third-party verification of the home’s energy efficiency and can be a useful tool to estimate future energy bills when buying, selling or renting a home.
When did The Home Energy Label Program begin?
We started collecting EnerGuide Labels and incentivizing builders to submit their new labels in 2023. Incentives stopped in December 2025, but builders are still encouraged to voluntarily submit their labels.
Can I use my label submission as a method of compliance with Section 9.36 of the current National Building Code of Canada Alberta Edition?
The EnerGuide Label (EnerGuide Rating System version 15) for new homes can be used to demonstrate compliance with the building code. However, applicants may demonstrate compliance with the code using any of the compliance path types within Section 9.36 of the current building code.
When will EnerGuide Labels become mandatory for new homes?
EnerGuide Labels will not be mandatory for new homes. However, we encourage Calgarians to voluntarily submit labels and to ask your builder for a label if you’re buying a new home.
Does a builder have to provide an EnerGuide Label for a home?
No, but builders can voluntarily provide EnerGuide labels through the New Home Pilot. The EnerGuide label submission is not required for building occupancy permit, except when EnerGuide Rating System Version 15 is being used to demonstrate compliance with the building code.
What type of homes are included and how many homes will be labeled each year?
The Home Energy Label Program focuses on new construction homes that are single-detached, semi-detached, duplexes, rowhouses, or townhomes. Approximately 5,000 - 10,000 of these dwelling types are constructed each year. We may accept stacked multi-unit buildings in the future.
Digital energy scores are expected to be produced for over 350,000 homes.
Where can I find an Energy Advisor?
See the Additional Resources tab on the right pane of the web page.
How can I become an Energy Advisor?
See the Additional Resources tab on the right pane of the web page.
Why does my new home not have an EnerGuide Label?
Some builders do not label their homes, or sometimes builders do not submit an EnerGuide Label to the Home Energy Label Program. Please contact your builder for further questions.
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