Deep Retrofits. Making existing homes net-zero.
About 1/3 of greenhouse gases come from the buildings we use right now. 70 per cent will still be standing in 2050.
We can’t address climate change just by building new net-zero homes. We need solutions that make the homes we live in right now net-zero to preserve a livable climate. Deep Retrofits are the solution.
Featured Case Studies
Brookside Deep Retrofit
This retrofit was one of the first three panelized deep retrofits ever done on single-family homes in North America.
’71 bungalow goes net-zero with a hat, a coat and a boot
This deep energy retrofit used “a hat, a coat, and a boot” approach, improving insulation, airtightness, and efficiency to create a net-zero home for under $150,000.
News
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Retrofit Canada’s Case Study Library Just Got Better
Since 2019, Retrofit Canada has been building a case study library to support deep retrofit professionals with real-world examples, technical insights, and…
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Retrofit Canada to Build National Library of Deep Retrofits with $775K Contribution
Retrofit Canada, a leader in deep retrofits, has secured a significant $775,897 contribution from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)’s Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot…
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New Case Studies! ReCover Initiative explores panelization for municipal buildings
The six newest case studies in our library come courtesy of the ReCover Initiative (ReCover), a Nova Scotia-based non-profit focused on…