New Brunswick · Energy · checked September 28, 2026

Home energy audits in Fredericton

4 NRCan-licensed service organizations deliver EnerGuide home evaluations in Fredericton. Here's what one costs, what it tends to find in Fredericton houses, and which New Brunswick rebates it unlocks.

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An energy advisor’s kit on a front-hall bench: infrared camera, pressure gauge with tubing, tape measure, headlamp and a floor sketch

Licensed organizations

4

Companies NRCan licenses to do EnerGuide evaluations

Typical cost

$99 + HST

Heating degree-days

4,481

A long heating season

Houses built before 1991

66%

Older houses usually leak more and have less insulation

How Fredericton is built

Fredericton's houses by when they were built Ten house shapes, one for each tenth of Fredericton's 18,140 houses. Before 1961: 23%, 1961–1990: 43%, 1991–2000: 11%, 2001 or later: 23%. Older houses glow hotter.
  • Before 1961 23%
  • 1961–1990 43%
  • 1991–2000 11%
  • 2001 or later 23%
Each house stands for one in ten of Fredericton's 18,140 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row and duplex), drawn by when it was built. The glow shows the usual pattern: older houses tend to be leakier and less insulated. More snow in the drawing means more heating degree-days: a longer, colder heating season. Sources: Statistics Canada 2021 Census (table 98-10-0233-01), NRCan HOT2000 climate data.

What an evaluation finds in Fredericton homes

Of Fredericton's 18,140 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 23% were built before 1961 and 66% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. The typical Fredericton house dates from 1971–1980, and an evaluation is how you find out what that means for yours: the blower door measures air leakage, the advisor inspects the attic, walls, basement, windows and heating system, and the report ranks upgrades by what they'd save.

Fredericton gets about 4,481 heating degree-days a year, a measure of how much heating its climate needs, and its winter design temperature, the cold day heating systems are sized for, is −23.3°C. Those figures come from the climate data for Fredericton in HOT2000, the home-energy software Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) gives energy advisors. That's about 14% more heating demand than the middle of the 70 cities we cover. A long heating season: air sealing and insulation pay back well, and every leak costs money for months.

Fredericton also gets hot spells and heat waves, so plan how the house will stay cool: air sealing, attic insulation and shading help, and a heat pump adds efficient cooling.

In the Fredericton area, 31% of households heat mainly with a heat pump and 30% with electric baseboards; electricity is the main heating energy for 43% of households (Statistics Canada, 2023). The heating system on the report shapes the recommendations: a forced-air furnace invites a ducted heat pump, electric baseboards a ductless one.

What it costs in Fredericton

Through the Total Home Energy Savings Program, a Certified Energy Advisor charges $99 + HST, covering both the initial and final evaluations.

How a home energy assessment (EnerGuide evaluation) works

  • Initial evaluation, about 2–3 hours. The advisor measures and inspects the house and runs the blower door test.
  • Report and EnerGuide rating. You get the home's energy rating in gigajoules per year and a list of recommended upgrades with estimated savings.
  • Do the work. Most rebate programs only count upgrades done after the initial evaluation.
  • Follow-up evaluation. A second visit measures the improvement, which is what most rebates pay on.

Read the full guide to home energy audits.

Atlantic Canada Maritimes and Newfoundland

Fredericton’s climate: Atlantic Canada

Damp, windy, icy winters and costly oil: switch to heat pumps, seal, test for radon.

Atlantic winters are wet, windy and icy rather than extremely cold, and summers are mild. Heating oil is still common and its price rose sharply in 2026, while heat pumps already heat many homes. An EnerGuide evaluation here should plan the move off oil, seal wind-driven leaks, fix moisture before insulating, and include a radon test.

In Fredericton: Fredericton has the warmest summers of the Atlantic cities we cover, with about 37 days a year at a humidex of 30 or more, plus heavy snow loads and Saint John River floods in some springs. About 31% of area homes heat with heat pumps.

  1. Plan your move off oil

    Oil prices rose 65% to 81% in a year, and corrosion is a leading cause of oil tank leaks. Cold-climate heat pumps can be up to three times as efficient as oil heating.

  2. Seal wind-driven leaks and the attic

    Wind pushes cold air through gaps, and heavy, wet snow with frequent freezing rain makes a leaky attic prone to ice dams.

  3. Fix moisture before you insulate

    Halifax, St. John's, Saint John and Charlottetown get enough wind-driven rain that new walls must have a rainscreen. Stop water getting into walls and basements before adding insulation.

When to book: Book the evaluation from December to March, on a calm day, for the best blower door and thermal scan results. Have oil equipment checked before winter, and start a 3-month radon test in fall.

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Sources for this climate guide · checked October 26, 2026

NRCan-licensed service organizations serving Fredericton

A service organization is a company that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) licenses to deliver EnerGuide evaluations; its registered energy advisors do the home visit. Every organization below is licensed by NRCan to deliver EnerGuide evaluations and lists Fredericton postal codes. Coverage is the share of Fredericton's urban postal areas each one lists.

Source: NRCan list of licensed service organizations, checked September 28, 2026. Call to confirm your street is covered and ask about wait times.

Rebates and financing an evaluation unlocks in Fredericton

Provincial · needs an evaluation New Brunswick Total Home Energy Savings Program Evaluation-first: $99 + HST covers both home energy evaluations, then published incentives such as $1,500 for a ducted heat pump, $0.40–$0.85 per sq ft for attic insulation and $250–$550 for air sealing Open

Home energy audit in Fredericton: common questions

How much does a home energy audit cost in Fredericton?

Through the Total Home Energy Savings Program, a Certified Energy Advisor charges $99 + HST, covering both the initial and final evaluations.

How many companies do EnerGuide evaluations in Fredericton?

NRCan's list of service organizations shows 4 licensed organizations with Fredericton postal codes (checked September 25, 2026).

How long does an EnerGuide evaluation take?

The initial visit usually takes two to three hours, including the blower door test. The follow-up visit after upgrades is shorter.

Does an energy audit help with summer heat in Fredericton?

Yes. The advisor's upgrade list covers air sealing, attic insulation and windows, which slow summer heat gain as well as winter heat loss, and the evaluation's measurements are the starting point for sizing a heat pump that also cools.

Which rebates need an EnerGuide evaluation in New Brunswick?

Currently: New Brunswick Total Home Energy Savings Program (Evaluation-first: $99 + HST covers both home energy evaluations, then published incentives such as $1,500 for a ducted heat pump, $0.40–$0.85 per sq ft for attic insulation and $250–$550 for air sealing). Check the program page for current terms before you book.

Home energy audit near Fredericton

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Sources

Checked September 28, 2026. Census figures are for the municipality (New Brunswick); climate data is NRCan's HOT2000 station Fredericton (11 km away).

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