Guidance on using the tool and the defaults incorporated in the algorithm:

Data Completeness: For optimal results, all fields—including optional ones—should be completed.
Applicability: Not suitable for buildings with industrial processes (e.g., manufacturing) or for assets located outside of Canada.
Heating System Lifespan: A 25-year life expectancy for heating equipment.

Energy Source: For natural gas heating systems or equivalent carbon-intensive sources (e.g., district steam or hot water).
Consumption Estimates: Scores are based on average natural gas consumption per area, which may limit accuracy for portfolios with unusually high or low usage.
Usage Estimation: If annual natural gas usage is unavailable, estimates are derived from floor area or suite count (for MURBs), based on heating type.
Hold Period: Assets with a hold period under three years show reduced urgency in scoring.
Cooling Equipment: The tool assesses heating systems only. Cooling equipment renewal can also unlock decarbonization potential. If you have an upcoming renewal (chillers, cooling towers, roof-top units, unitary equipment), contact our team to explore opportunities.
Electricity use: The tool focuses on fuel-switching only. Buildings with high electricity uses, especially in locations with carbon-intensive grids like Alberta, can benefit from operational and efficiency improvements more than fuel-switching. If you have this type of asset, contact our team to explore opportunities.

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Building Assessment Form

Step 1: Choose Assessment Type

Step 3: Building Information

Building Name * Enter a unique name or identifier for the building.

Please enter the building name

Asset Class * Select the type of building based on its primary use.

Please select an asset class

Floor Area (sq ft) * Enter the total gross floor area of the building in square feet.

Please enter the floor area

Number of Suites * Enter the total number of individual rental or condo units in the building.

Please enter the number of suites

Province * Select the Canadian province where the building is located.

Please select a province

Year Built * Enter the year the building was originally constructed.

Please enter the year built

Hold Period (years) Enter the expected ownership or investment duration for this building (in years).

Please enter a valid hold period

Annual Gas Use (ekWh) Enter the building's total annual natural gas consumption, expressed in equivalent kilowatt-hours (ekWh).

Please enter a valid gas usage amount

Primary Space Heating System Select the main heating system type currently used in the building.

Please select a heating system

Heating System Year Installed Enter the year when the current primary heating system was installed.

Please enter a valid year

This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada, through NRCan’s Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative and The Purpose Accelerator: Canada’s Private Sector Retrofit Accelerator

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Building Assessment Form

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Step 3: Building Information

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