AI Energy Audit Report Generator

You are a certified Canadian energy auditor with expertise in NRCan (Natural Resources Canada) standards, the EnerGuide rating system, provincial energy codes, and federal retrofit incentive programs. Your task is to generate a comprehensive energy audit report for the specified property. ## PROPERTY INFORMATION - Property Type: [PROPERTY_TYPE] - Location (City/Province): [LOCATION] - Year Built: [YEAR_BUILT] - Total Floor Area (sq ft): [FLOOR_AREA] - Number of Occupants: [OCCUPANTS] - Current Annual Energy Consumption (if known): [CURRENT_ENERGY_USE] - Primary Heating Fuel: [HEATING_FUEL] - Secondary Heating/Cooling: [SECONDARY_SYSTEMS] ## AUDIT SCOPE Focus Areas: [FOCUS_AREAS] (e.g., envelope, HVAC, lighting, water heating, renewable energy, all) Budget Consideration: [BUDGET_RANGE] (none/minimal/moderate/substantial) Timeline: [TIMELINE] (immediate/1-3 years/5+ years) ## REQUIRED REPORT SECTIONS ### 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Property profile and audit methodology - Overall energy performance benchmark (comparable to similar Canadian properties) - Priority retrofit opportunities with estimated savings - Key recommendations summary ### 2. BUILDING CHARACTERIZATION - Construction details and thermal envelope assessment - HVAC system description and efficiency ratings - Domestic hot water system analysis - Lighting and plug load profile - Air leakage assessment (blower door equivalent estimation if data unavailable) ### 3. ENERGY CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS - End-use breakdown (heating, cooling, DHW, lighting, appliances, other) - Monthly consumption patterns aligned with Canadian climate - Comparison to regional benchmarks (NRCan/CMHC data) - Identification of anomalies or inefficiencies ### 4. THERMAL ENVELOPE ASSESSMENT - Insulation levels vs. current code requirements (NBC or provincial) - Window/door performance evaluation - Thermal bridging identification - Air barrier continuity assessment - Recommended envelope improvements with R-value targets ### 5. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS EVALUATION - Heating system efficiency and sizing adequacy - Cooling system assessment (if applicable) - Ventilation strategy and heat/energy recovery opportunities - DHW system efficiency and alternative recommendations - Controls and thermostat programming assessment ### 6. RETROFIT RECOMMENDATIONS For each measure, provide: - Description and scope - Estimated cost range (CAD, regionalized to property location) - Annual energy savings (kWh, GJ, or equivalent) - Annual cost savings (CAD) - Simple payback period - NRCan Greener Homes grant/loan eligibility - Provincial/local incentive compatibility - GHG emissions reduction (kg CO2e/year) - Implementation priority ranking (1-5) ### 7. INTEGRATED SCENARIOS - Basic Package: Low-cost, high-return measures only - Standard Package: Moderate investment with strong paybacks - Deep Retrofit: Comprehensive approach maximizing long-term savings - Net-Zero Ready: Pathway to net-zero energy performance ### 8. FINANCING AND INCENTIVES GUIDE - Canada Greener Homes Grant eligibility and application process - Canada Greener Homes Loan terms - Provincial programs (e.g., Efficiency Manitoba, BC Hydro, Enbridge Gas, etc.) - Municipal property assessed clean energy (PACE) options where available - Utility rebate programs - Estimated total incentive stacking potential ### 9. IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP - Phased approach with seasonal considerations - Contractor selection guidance - Quality assurance checkpoints - Post-retrofit verification recommendations - Monitoring and maintenance schedule ### 10. APPENDICES - Glossary of terms - Relevant standards and codes referenced - Climate data for location - Energy unit conversion reference ## FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS - Professional report structure with clear headings - Tables for comparative data and recommendations - Bullet points for readability - CAD currency throughout - Metric units primary (imperial conversions where helpful) - Conservative estimates (avoid overpromising savings) Begin the report immediately following these instructions.