Our Case Studies
In our Deep Energy Retrofit Case Study series, we dive into deep energy retrofit journeys and successes across Canada. These home retrofit case studies look at the energy efficiency work done on low-rise single-family houses. Jump in to find out how these retrofits improved comfort and cost for everyone living in our case study homes. Get a good look at the upgrades these Canadians have made to their homes and the final results of their energy makeover. Let us know if anything inspires you to go on your own deep home energy retrofit journey!
Each dwelling is unique, so home retrofit recommendations from a Registered Energy Advisor are specially designed for your house. These recommendations also consider ways to reach your unique personal retrofit goals. Our deep energy retrofit case studies will show you the magic that happens when building science experts work with you. Together, you can achieve a home that’s cheap to keep comfortable, clean, and healthy!
You can find each of our deep energy retrofit case studies in the interactive map, below.
Interactive Case Studies Map
Click on each of the little houses pinned on the map to get a link to each of the case studies. We’re adding more each month, so check back to read them all!
More Case Studies
Besides our own deep energy retrofit case studies, we are compiling other great case studies from across Canada. The following organizations are also publishing case studies:
- Retrofit Canada
https://www.retrofitcanada.com - CHBA Net Zero Renovations
https://www.chba.ca/chba-net-zero-renovations/ - SSRIA Deep Energy Retrofit Projects
3 Deep Energy Retrofits in Edmonton, AB
https://www.ssria.ca/project/deep-energy-retrofit-of-3-residential-homes/
3 Deep Energy Retrofits in Calgary, AB
https://www.ssria.ca/project/gbtn10/
Carbon Neutral Retrofit Without Demolition in Airdrie, AB
https://www.ssria.ca/project/gbtn18/ - FortisBC Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program
https://www.fortisbc.com/about-us/projects-planning/future-of-energy-efficiency/deep-energy-retrofit-pilot-program - Pocket Change Project in Toronto, ON
https://www.pocketchangeproject.ca/retrofit_stories
A number of companies doing deep energy and net zero retrofits with projects:
- Solar Homes Inc. in Calgary, AB
https://solarhomesinc.com/net-zero-renovations.html - HSS Design Build in Canmore, AB
https://www.hssdesignbuild.com/deep-energy-retrofit
Along with embodied carbon case studies:
- Carbon Leadership Forum (BC)
Laneway House in Nelson, BC
https://clfbritishcolumbia.com/embodied-emissions-case-study-nelson-laneway/ - Building Decarbonization Alliance (future case studies)
https://buildingdecarbonization.ca
If you would like to find out about how to start your own retrofit and the best way to plan your project, visit our ‘Steps in a Deep Home Energy Retrofit’ page. If you want to know more about what home energy efficiency retrofit rebates or other supports are available in your community, visit our ‘Rebates, Loans, and Other Incentives’ page.