VerdaTech

What VerdaTech does

VerdaTech is a Canadian building-science and energy-efficiency consulting firm operating as a service brand under VT Group of Companies, with headquarters in Calgary and a multi-province footprint spanning Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The firm delivers a portfolio of interrelated technical services: EnerGuide home energy assessments authorized by Natural Resources Canada, HOT2000 energy modeling (Canada's official residential simulation engine), Section 9.36 and BC Energy Step Code compliance modeling, FortisBC rebate facilitation for new-home builders, HRAI-certified HVAC commissioning and diagnostics, RETScreen clean-energy project evaluation, and FLIR infrared thermography with blower door airtightness testing. These services are delivered by licensed Energy Advisors and HRAI-certified technicians (RASDT, RHDT) using NRCan protocols, CGSB standards, and non-destructive diagnostic methods.

VerdaTech's revenue model is professional services-based, with project-scoped pricing that varies by building size, investigation scope, and whether blower door testing is included. There are no disclosed pricing tiers, no subscription products, and no software-as-a-service offering. Revenue streams include EnerGuide assessments, 9.36 and BC Step Code compliance modeling, HVAC commissioning, infrared thermography as a standalone or add-on service, and FortisBC rebate facilitation. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, with regional offices acting as engagement hubs, supported by a corporate website, regional phone numbers, email intake ([email protected]), and a Microsoft Forms-based online booking system. Marketing channels are limited to website content, phone-based inquiry, and self-serve booking — no paid advertising, content marketing, or social media presence is identified.

The firm serves four primary customer segments: individual homeowners seeking energy efficiency evaluations and EnerGuide ratings; residential builders and developers requiring 9.36 and BC Step Code compliance along with FortisBC rebate applications; commercial clients with mixed-use or Part 9 commercial projects; and HVAC contractors needing commissioning and diagnostics support. Core partnerships include FortisBC (GTM partner for rebate channel), NRCan (technology and licensing partner for EnerGuide authority), HRAI (certification partner for HVAC credentials), and the BC Ministry of Housing via the BC Energy Step Code framework. The company has 11-50 employees, is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and operates under founder Stephen Farrell as Founder & President.

Name

VerdaTech

Legal name

VT Group of Companies

Website

https://energyexperts.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VerdaTech is a Canadian building-science consulting firm under VT Group of Companies that delivers NRCan-certified EnerGuide assessments, HOT2000 and RETScreen energy modeling, BC Step Code and 9.36 compliance modeling, HVAC commissioning, and FortisBC rebate facilitation to homeowners, builders, and developers across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Efficiency Consulting and Building Science Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Engineering Services (541330), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Diagnostics (IR/UV, PD, vibration, acoustic) (EUADAJAE), Testing, Commissioning & Energization Services (T&C) (IMAFAHAK)

Keywords

• Energy efficiency consulting
• Building code compliance
• RESET energy modeling
• HVAC commissioning services
• Energy performance assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanaimo

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Assessment Services: EnerGuide home energy assessments conducted by licensed Energy Advisors using NRCan protocols. Includes whole-home evaluation, energy modelling, blower door testing, and official rating report.
2. Energy Code Compliance Modeling: 9.36 Energy Code and BC Step Code compliance modelling services including energy modelling, plan review, and final airtightness testing. Multiple compliance pathways offered.
3. HVAC Commissioning and Diagnostics: HRAI-certified technicians provide HVAC commissioning, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for both new installations and existing systems.
4. Infrared Thermography Services: Non-invasive diagnostic inspections using FLIR infrared cameras. Offered as standalone service or enhancement to EnerGuide evaluations. Pricing varies by scope and building size.
5. FortisBC Rebate Facilitation: Assists builders and developers in accessing FortisBC rebates ($15,000 for Step Code 4, $20,000 for Step Code 5) and design support rebates. May cover full scope of EA modelling and testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VerdaTech is a building-science and energy-efficiency consulting firm that provides NRCan-certified EnerGuide home energy assessments, 9.36 Energy Code and BC Energy Step Code compliance modelling, HOT2000 and RETScreen energy simulation, FLIR infrared thermography diagnostics, and HRAI-certified HVAC commissioning services. The firm delivers these services to homeowners, residential builders and developers, HVAC contractors, and select commercial clients across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through licensed Energy Advisors and certified technicians.

Product overview

VerdaTech is a building-science and energy-efficiency consulting firm operating as a service-only portfolio — it does not offer a unified software platform or packaged product, but rather a suite of interrelated technical services delivered by certified Energy Advisors and HRAI-certified technicians. The offering is organized around regulatory compliance (9.36 Energy Code Compliance, BC STEP Code Compliance) and incentive programs (FortisBC New Home Program Rebate support), which are underpinned by diagnostic and modelling services: EnerGuide Energy Assessment (the consumer-facing evaluation product), HOT2000 Energy Modeling (the NRCan-licensed simulation engine), RETScreen Modeling (clean-energy project analysis), Infrared Thermography (FLIR-based diagnostic imaging), and HVAC Commissioning and Problem Solving. Together these services form a vertical chain from initial compliance planning through post-construction verification and performance certification, serving homeowners, builders, developers, and commercial clients across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9.36 Energy Code Compliance Mandatory energy-efficiency compliance service for residential construction under Section 9.36 of Canada's Building Code, supporting builders through performance, prescriptive, trade-off, and EnerGuide pathway modelling and guidance for new homes, major renovations, and additions.
• BC STEP Code Compliance Performance-based energy-efficiency compliance support for the BC Energy Step Code, including energy modelling, airtightness testing, plan review, and as-built verification to help builders achieve incremental Step levels toward net-zero energy-ready buildings by 2032.
• FortisBC New Home Program Rebate Navigational and application-support service helping builders access FortisBC rebates of up to $20,000 for Step Code 4 and 5 homes, including coverage for Energy Advisor modelling, blower-door testing, and extra design support rebates.
• EnerGuide Energy Assessment NRCan-certified home energy evaluation conducted by licensed Energy Advisors, including whole-home building envelope and mechanical review, HOT2000 energy modelling, blower-door airtightness testing, personalized upgrade recommendations, and an official EnerGuide rating report in GJ/year for homeowners.
• HOT2000 Energy Modeling Residential energy simulation service using NRCan's HOT2000 software, Canada's official calculation engine for the EnerGuide Rating System, providing compliance checks, energy forecasting, thermal bridging analysis, passive solar assessments, and ventilation planning for new and renovated homes.
• RETScreen Modeling Clean-energy and energy-efficiency project evaluation service using RETScreen Expert software, covering power generation, heating/cooling systems, industrial processes, district energy networks, GHG reduction quantification, and financial optimization across renewable and conventional fuel technologies.
• Infrared Thermography Non-contact diagnostic service using FLIR infrared cameras to detect heat loss, missing insulation, air leakage, moisture intrusion, and mechanical anomalies in buildings, optionally paired with blower door testing for enhanced accuracy.
• HVAC Commissioning and Problem Solving HRAI-certified HVAC system testing, balancing, and troubleshooting service ensuring equipment operates at design airflow, efficiency, and comfort specifications, covering duct sealing, controls verification, and code compliance for new and existing residential installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• FortisBC rebates of $15,000 for Step Code 4 and $20,000 for Step Code 5 homes
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FortisBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFortisBC offers substantial rebates ($15,000 for Step Code 4, $20,000 for Step Code 5 homes) that VerdaTech helps builders and developers access. The program also covers most Energy Advisor services including $800 builder rebates and additional $500 for mid-construction blower-door testing. VerdaTech facilitates rebate applications for clients building energy-efficient new homes within FortisBC's gas or electric service areas.
• NRCan (Natural Resources Canada)coreTechnology or IntegrationVerdaTech conducts NRCan-certified EnerGuide home energy assessments using standardized NRCan procedures and protocols. The company is authorized to issue official EnerGuide ratings using NRCan's HOT2000 software and follows NRCan and CGSB standards for testing.
• HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationVerdaTech's technicians hold HRAI certification including RASDT (Residential Air System Design Technician) and RHDT (Residential Heating Designer Technician) credentials, enabling them to perform HVAC commissioning and provide expert diagnostics and troubleshooting services.
• BC Energy Step Code / BC Ministry of HousingcoreTechnology or IntegrationVerdaTech provides full BC Energy Step Code compliance support as a certified service provider for the provincial performance-based standard designed to help BC achieve net-zero energy-ready buildings by 2032.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ameresco: North American energy services and energy efficiency firm offering energy audits, commissioning, and retrofit program management — broader portfolio but overlapping service lines with VerdaTech's advisory work.
• Morrison Hershfield (now Stantec): Major North American engineering consultancy with deep building science and energy services practice; now part of Stantec — competes with VerdaTech on larger Part 3/9 mixed-use and code compliance projects.
• WSP Global: Global engineering services firm with a substantial Canadian buildings practice covering energy modeling, commissioning, and sustainability consulting — competes on mid-to-large commercial and multi-family projects.

Others

• FortisBC Energy Inc. BC gas and electric utility whose rebate programs are central to VerdaTech's builder demand generation — key channel partner and ecosystem participant in the company's GTM motion.
• Enbridge Gas Distribution: Ontario natural gas utility operating parallel energy efficiency and rebate programs for residential customers — analogous to FortisBC in VerdaTech's BC market; serves as potential partner or adjacent ecosystem player.

Direct peers

• Prism Engineering: BC-based building performance and energy consulting firm offering energy modeling, code compliance, and commissioning services — directly comparable to VerdaTech's BC service line.
• Think Energy: Multi-province Canadian Energy Advisor firm delivering EnerGuide assessments and energy modeling services to homeowners and builders — direct competitor in residential energy advisory.
• Can-Save: Ontario-based residential energy advisor delivering EnerGuide assessments and energy modeling services — direct competitor in VerdaTech's Ontario service territory.
• SES Consulting: Canadian building science consultancy providing energy modeling, commissioning, and code compliance services across BC, Alberta, and Ontario — overlapping geography and service mix with VerdaTech.
• RDH Building Science: Canadian building science and energy consulting firm providing energy modeling, building envelope consulting, and code compliance services — closely overlapping VerdaTech's core service portfolio across Western Canada.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VTechAlberta
• Facebookfacebook.com/VTechCanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verdatech-energy-management-consulting-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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