Reminder: On December 10, Retrofit Canada is teaming up with SSRIA for an exclusive webinar featuring Adam Larson of Zu House and Joe Hopkins of HSS Design Build. Adam & Joe will present recent deep retrofit case studies, sharing practical insights and lessons learned. Register now: buff.ly/xrvSwWh

Check out this golden oldie in our deep retrofit case study library from our pal Peter Darlington and Solar Homes Inc. buff.ly/ydn0ex3 #retrofitcanada #deepenergyretrofits #deepretrofits #netzero #netzeroready #greenbuilding #solarpanels #heatpumps #climateaction #homebuilders #energyefficiency

The (#deepenergyretrofit) hits just keep acomin'. This case study features a thoughtful transformation of a well-built mid-century home into a future-proof, accessible, and energy-efficient sanctuary. Outcome? 75%↡ in annual energy needs. buff.ly/XUBoNhj

One of our newest case studies! This retrofit of a home in Yellowknife took care of some damage to its envelope, reduced its energy needs by 38%, and cut heating costs by 70%. Give it a read! buff.ly/TavPbIZ #retrofitcanada #deepenergyretrofits #deepretrofits #netzero #netzeroready #greenbuilding

On December 10, Retrofit Canada is teaming up with SSRIA for an exclusive webinar featuring Adam Larson of Zu House and Joe Hopkins of HSS Design Build. Adam and Joe will present recent deep retrofit case studies, sharing practical insights and lessons learned. Register now: buff.ly/xrvSwWh

This family cut their home’s energy use by more than 60% by electrifying their #HVAC and water heating systems and adding renewable energy. Explore the case study, our first mechanical-only #deepretrofit in the library & read the homeowner’s advice on what to ask your HVAC suppliers: buff.ly/LRRvwIq

Big warm hugs to Valentine T. Gomez, Lorrie Rand (The ReCover Initiative), and Nick McIntosh for working with us on this webinar. You can now watch the recording at your own leisure on our YouTube channel: lnkd.in/guF7g-wM

Case study alert! This family reduced their energy consumption and reached an impressive net-zero-ready standard, even after adding a second-story addition, using comprehensive envelope and mechanical upgrades. buff.ly/tYCmhFj #retrofitcanada #deepenergyretrofits #deepretrofits #netzero

Tomorrow!

Join us Sept 11 for a webinar with The ReCover Initiative + Gomex Engineering as we dig into Prima, Non Ultima—a 1937 Charlottetown home turned net-zero-ready. 🔗

🏠✨ 1937 Charlottetown home → Net-Zero Ready! Join us on September 11 (11 AM MT) for Prima, Non Ultima — a free webinar on a #deepretrofit case study. ✅ 60%+ energy savings ✅ 80%+ heating reduction 👉 Register now: buff.ly/5g13ErV #PassiveHouse #NetZero #deepenergyretrofits

Just wrapped another case study: a century-old Toronto semi-detached home sheds its gas dependence and drafts. Through a #deepretrofit, the home slashed its energy demand by over 70%. Read the case study: buff.ly/XBHf4Dc

This retrofit, led by a homeowner/green building expert, transformed a 1937 Charlottetown home into a high-performance, Passive House-inspired dwelling with exceptional indoor air quality and drastically reduced energy consumption. Read all about it: buff.ly/OnoQAMS

Another case study, pipin’ hot, straight outta the high-efficiency range (powered by renewables, of course). The #deepretrofit cut this 100-year-old brick home’s energy needs by 70% with a tried-and-true combo of envelope upgrades, mechanical electrification and a dollop of solar.

Join our mission to make #deepretrofits easier and affordable! If you’ve completed a retrofit or are working on one, contact us now to add your project to our library. Learn about the process here: buff.ly/9IV21ec

This one's a golden oldie - the Highlands project was one of the first energiesprong-inspired panelised residential retrofits in Canada. We FINALLY have a decent post-retrofit photo of the finished product. Check out the progression and then read the case study. buff.ly/qCVMzWW

Just posted a new case study from Heidi Mack, who lovingly deconstructed and rebuilt The Unhurried House—an 1871 farmhouse on Wolfe Island—into a #netzeroready home. Her slow, intentional approach embraced reuse, resilience, and hands-on learning. Full story here: buff.ly/t6cwt3w #netzero

🔧 Ever heard of a chainsaw retrofit? See how Peter Darlington (Solar Homes Inc.) used this method to make a home #netzeroready — in one slick animation: Full case Study: buff.ly/oOtAyQL Thanks to Andy Cockburn + NAIMA Canada for the drawings! #deepretrofits #energyefficiency #insulation

🧥 New "jacket" for a 1960s bungalow 🏠 This #deepretrofit cut energy use by over 69% by wrapping the home in a high-performance building envelope. Now draft-free, more comfortable, and one heat pump away from #netzero. Read the case study: 🔗 buff.ly/mBuA1jv #retrofitcanada #deepenergyretrofits

This phased #deepretrofit in Ontario started back in 2022. Now they've just passed the midway point - foundation, mechanical and attic are done, and the home is already using 60 per cent less energy. Check out the case study here and follow us for updates. buff.ly/QjuLg0m #deepenergyretrofits

ANOTHER case study from Calgary builder Solar Homes Inc.! Thanks to a #netzeroready retrofit, all about boosting comfort and cutting energy use, this bungalow sips energy instead of guzzling it. Full case study: buff.ly/aBqTrlb #deepenergyretrofits #deepretrofits #netzero #netzeroready

We have 16 different breakout sessions to choose from at the 2025 Environmental Gathering. Here's a sneak peek at just a few you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets today! www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-envir...

Come to Calgary with us! Retrofit Canada's Peter Amerongen will present at the @albertaecotrust.bsky.social Environmental Gathering. The event's agenda is chock-full (or low-carbon-dense-packed-cellulose-insulation-full!) of other fantastic sessions. Register here: buff.ly/2Zsq5IS

@godostoyke.bsky.social used a modified Larsen truss to limit thermal bridging and hold 8" of compressed cellulose in this advanced envelope system. The innovation was essential to this #deepretrofit that made a 1971 bi-level home #netzero. Read the case study: buff.ly/lHKqFBj

It was bound to happen! We've finally made it to the West Coast with this case study. The Fernwood #deepretrofit transformed a 1912 home into a net-positive energy residence with full electrification, enhanced insulation, and solar panels. buff.ly/CPlG3fa #deepenergyretrofit #netzero

Our newest case study comes to us from Manitoba's @suncertified.bsky.social . The Full Monty, an envelope-first, #netzero ready #deepretrofit guided by Passive House principles, cut the home's annual energy consumption by 70 per cent. Read the case study here: buff.ly/UN37Nhu

There’s always a story behind every retrofit in our library, but our latest case study out of Quebec is particularly awesome. In 1965, a barn was converted to a home. Sixty years later, a #deepretrofit transformed it into a high-performance home. Give it a read here: buff.ly/fo3oPQk #netzeroready

Another #deepretrofit case study! The builder wrapped the home in continuous air and thermal barriers using a prairie technique called a chainsaw retrofit. With electrified mechanical and solar, the home's annual consumption dropped from 141 GJ to just 33. buff.ly/9x4Ww0w #deepenergyretrofits

Join Retrofit Canada & ENBIX for an in-person event featuring LEEP's Larsen Truss Case Studies: High-Performance Walls for Renovations. Date: April 8 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Register here: buff.ly/kJuTfAA #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingScience #Retrofit #NetZero #Sustainability #deepretrofit

This was the first #deepretrofit case study we published way back in 2020. Thanks to our brand new and improved library platform, we were able to add more data, more photos, more technical data and more info about how the owners got it done for all you retrofit enthusiasts. Link: buff.ly/9wPwVQG

Thanks to our colleague Andy Cockburn from NAIMA Canada for creating SketchUp drawings for some of our case studies. Assets like these elevate a case study from a great story to a valuable resource for building professionals. Check out our case study library at buff.ly/ZFsyXmS

Another #deepretrofit case study! Check out how this project got a 130-year-old Montreal duplex with no less than three party walls, three different wall assemblies, a two-floor addition, and a rubble foundation to #netzero ready. Case Study Link: buff.ly/7yEww6F #deepenergyretrofits

Register now for our March 24 #deepretrofit webinar: retrofitcanada.com/events/retro... If you haven’t been, here’s what to expect: 🔍 Lessons from real-world projects ⚒️ A Q&A with hands-on experts 🤓 Nerding out on construction details #deepenergyretrofits #greenbuilding #homebuilders

ICYMI, we just published this case study for a #deepretrofit that reduced this home's annual energy consumption from 203 GJ all the way down to zero. Give it a read. buff.ly/4hNJG17 #deepretrofits #netzero #solarpanels

48 hours to go! Join us for a free 3-course #deepretrofit nosh-up. Start with a refreshing appetizer of deep retrofit fundamentals, followed by a hearty and nutritious case study from Sun Certified Builders Co-op. Dessert? Tuck into a builder-to-builder Q&A with our expert guests.

New retrofit case study—on a brand-new platform! 🎉 Same look, but now with unlimited photos, technical docs, and more pre/post data. Plus, API access for researchers. Big thanks to our whizbang developer! First up: Carbon Busters in Alberta. Check it out 👉

Join us for a free webinar featuring Sun Certified Builders Co-op. Sun Certified’s Donald Proven & Sean Scammell will present a deep retrofit case study and share insights on making existing homes net-zero. Ideal for building professionals. Feb 28, 12pm CT. Register now!