Author/Contributor: Green Communities Canada
Alberta Context: This guideline was written for homeowners across Canada, but is applicable for Alberta and Alberta’s climate.
Summary: Deep Energy Retrofits can reduce your home’s energy use by 50% or more. A good retrofit plan bundles upgrades into three steps to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Depending on the age of your home or past upgrades, your starting place on the pathway may vary.
Three Steps in a deep energy retrofit project:
Step 1:
- Inspecting And Upgrading Your Home’s Building Envelope
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Step 2:
- Upgrading Your Home’s Mechanical System
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Step 3:
- Installing Renewables
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To learn more about creating a plan for a Deep Energy Retrofit project for your home, you can read the guide here.
