The MyHEAT Thermal Map is an educational resource for Burlington residents to help you see your home’s heat loss from a bird’s-eye view and compare it to similar homes in your neighbourhood.
How was the MyHEAT Thermal Map developed?
Enbridge Gas has partnered with MyHEAT to collect aerial rooftop infrared heat loss information in the cities of Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham. This information was used to build a heat loss map and heat loss rating for each residential home in these communities. See the Frequently Asked Questions section below for additional information.
Why is this important to me?
By understanding energy use and where heat is escaping, homeowners can prioritize home energy efficiency upgrades – like adding insulation, air sealing or other upgrades – to improve energy use and comfort. Homeowners can also explore financial incentives for these energy-efficient upgrades on the Better Homes Burlington Incentives and Resources page.
By addressing areas of heat loss homeowners can reduce energy waste, potentially lowering heating and cooling costs, and enjoy a more comfortable home.
How do I use the MyHEAT Thermal Map?
- Visit enbridgegas.com/heat-map
- Enter your address in the “Search for your address” search bar. You will be redirected to a webpage containing a free, detailed home heat loss report, which includes the following:
- Heat map
- Heat rating
- Potential energy savings calculator
- Heat loss exploration tool
- Enter your address in the “Search for your address” search bar. You will be redirected to a webpage containing a free, detailed home heat loss report, which includes the following:
What is a heat map?
A heat map is an aerial thermal infrared image of your rooftop that shows where heat may be escaping from your home. Each house has their unique heat map, and it shows areas of low to high heat loss rooftop regions. Rooftop areas with low heat loss are shown in blue and areas of high heat loss are red.
What is a heat loss rating number?
A heat loss rating is a number between one and 10, where one means low heat loss and 10 is for high heat loss. This rating helps you better understand how much heat is escaping from your home.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How and when was this data collected?
Thermal heat loss data was collected using a world-class sensor in February 2024 for homes within the program area. Data is collected with a plane at night when the outside temperature is around freezing. The collection method is similar to how Google Maps are created.
Can aerial thermal imaging detect air leaks?
Yes, along with insulation gaps, aerial thermal imaging can show areas of air leakage that contribute to overall building heat loss such as windows.
Can MyHEAT see into my house?
No. Thermal heat loss does not reveal any personal or private information about your home. Thermal heat loss data is not obtained like an x-ray; sensors are not able to see the contents or the people inside of your home. The data cannot tell if a person is at home and does not see through windows or walls.
I’ve recently made upgrades to my house – will they be shown in my profile?
If the upgrades were made after February 2024, the analysis will not capture them.
I don’t want my home displayed on the MyHEAT platform. How do I opt out?
If you would like to opt-out of this program, please visit enbridgegas.com/heat-map and click on the opt-out form. The process to opt-out is very simple and easy.
- Complete the opt-out form by selecting the city you live in, typing your address and the reason for opting out.
- Once submitted, your building will no longer be on the platform.
Should you wish to opt back in, please email enbridge@myheat.ca.
For how long will I have access to this information?
Residential homeowners in Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham will have unlimited online access to their heat loss report until February 28, 2026.
More questions?
Please contact enbridge@myheat.ca for additional information.
Take Action Burlington! Check out the MyHEAT Thermal Map and available financial programs to help reduce your home’s heat loss and improve energy use and comfort, if applicable. Collectively, we can make a difference to reduce our community greenhouse gas emissions.
Thank you to Enbridge Gas for providing the content and images for this post.
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This survey is not that accurate with the property current information.
The 1 – 10 scale at the first page does not show the results of the entered information.
In some cases the house does not have garage,
I checked my property against my neighbour’s.
They just upgraded/invested great amount of mone to add insulation and new appliances, your survey shows the same level of issues with my 1950’s built home and without expensive upgrades.
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Thank you for your comments. The mapping information was collected in February 2024. If your neighbour’s house was upgraded after that date, this won’t be captured on the map. When you enter your residential address, a heat loss number from 1-10 should be highlighted for your home. Clicking on items within the savings calculator, such as attic insulation, should change the heat loss number from 1-10 and also show your potential energy savings as a percentage. If you are not seeing this information for your Burlington residential address, please contact enbridge@myheat.ca.
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