As an energy advisor in Canada, can I use the OpenStudio software to generate my inspection reports? Is this software supported and admissible according to NRCan standards?

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Could you be more specific? "Energy advisor", "inspection reports", "NRCan standards" ... which sector? which initiatives? EnerGuide is still based on HOT2000, for instance. Canmet + NRC (and a few provincial agencies) do rely heavily on OpenStudio and OpenStudio Standards (e.g. BTAP), but this is mainly for research/policy purposes - doesn't necessarily trickle down towards practitioners (unfortunately). No issues for NECB compliance, though.

''Energy advisor'' = person who does home energy audit and who works for a Service Organization (energy efficiency)

''Inspection reports'' = For example, when an inspection is required for the Canada Greener home incentive, the energy advisor do his evaluation according to the EnerGuide rating system. He must give his client 3 reports : ''Information sheet'', ''EnerGuide label'' and ''Renovation report''.

''NRCan standards'' = here, it's more like a question... I was wondering if NRCan allows energy advisors to do the energy modelling with other software than HOT2000.

First, thanks for your quick answer!

So, according to your knowledge, which software are commonly use by the energy advisor to compile the data he just collected from his client household? HOT2000 seems to be popular : is HOT2000 only used to generate the EnerGuide rate?

Again, sorry if I'm not clear, I usually speak french! haha

Thanks

OK, so you're looking into housing (EnerGuide, Canada Greener Home, etc.). I haven't been involved with EnerGuide for a few years - maybe NRCan has recently opened the door to alternative modelling paths (under exceptional conditions)? But I'm 99% sure it remains "HOT2000 only". You should ask NRCan directly (or in QC, Renoclimat support or listed advisors).