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Deep Retrofits
Making Existing Homes Net-Zero About one-third of greenhouse gases come from the buildings we use today, and by 2050, 70…
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What is the Retrofit Roadmap?
The Retrofit Roadmap is a guide for navigating the barriers and complexities that make retrofitting existing buildings so expensive and…
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Deep Retrofits 101
Start by assuming that the building will be net-zero or net-zero-ready by 2050 or sooner. The only way to get…
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Challenges & Considerations
Ask any builder whether building new or doing a renovation is more challenging, and you’ll get a clear answer –…
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The Retrofit Roadmap
An Introduction to the Roadmap About one-third of greenhouse gases come from the buildings we use today, and by 2050,…
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Step 1: Get a ballpark estimate
Home and building owners often hesitate to invest in consultation services to determine the feasibility of a deep retrofit. Without…
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Step 2: Choose a project team
After deciding to proceed with planning a deep retrofit, the owner will likely need assistance. The nature of that assistance…
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Step 3: Gather information
Establish the owner’s goals The project team’s first task is to collaborate with the owner to establish the project goals….
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Step 4: Dial in the plan to get to net-zero-ready
The objective is to use the energy model to dial in the most practical, cost-effective, near-net-zero version of the building…
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Job Opportunity: Executive Director
Retrofit Canada is looking for its next executive director. Learn more about this career opportunity.
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Join Retrofit Canada’s Board of Directors
Retrofit Canada is looking for a governance, financial, or policy/regulatory professional to join our volunteer Board of Directors. This role…
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Completed a deep retrofit? Submit your project to us
Retrofit Canada is on a mission to gather deep retrofit case studies from across the country. We want to make…
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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…
