Author/Contributor: Alberta Ecotrust, SAIT, WSP, RFS Energy, ASK for a Better World
Alberta Context:
The Deep Retrofit Discovery Sessions are a series of free public information sessions to help address deep energy retrofits of large, Part 3 buildings in Alberta. SAIT led a comprehensive market analysis focused on commercial deep energy retrofits, intended to inform policy, workforce development, and investment strategies. This year-long research generated valuable insights into the retrofit market across Alberta and Canada.
Summary:
Deep Retrofit Discovery Session 6: Commercial Deep Retrofit Research Findings
Researchers from WSP Canada, RFS Energy, and ASK for a Better World presented their findings, including:
- A review of current codes and regulatory considerations for deep retrofits, including an overview of the new 2025 Alberta Energy Code for Buildings updates
- Emerging retrofit technologies and anticipated market skills gaps needed to deliver deep energy retrofits at scale
- Market incentives available for commercial building retrofits
- A jurisdictional scan highlighting leading practices from other provinces
- Analysis of training opportunities supported by a new visualization tool (in Kumu software)
Dive into the details of these various research projects by following the links below, or watching the recording:
- 0:00 Overview, Introductions & Land Acknowledgement
- 3:05 Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator & ENBIX Introduction
- 6:45 Green Building Technology Access Centre Introductions & DRAI: Retrofit Discovery Sessions & Market and Gap Analysis
- 11:25 Panel Presenter Introductions:
- Hana Lapp – Senior Advisor, Climate Risk and Resilience (WSP Canada)
- Andrew Russell, P.Eng., M.Eng. – Advisor, Energy & Carbon Analysis (WSP Canada)
- Kara Beacham, Senior Research Analyst (RFS Energy Consulting & Research Group)
- Shafraaz Kaba, Architect (Principal, ASK for a Better World)
- 13:44 WSP Canada Presentation
- 42:56 RFS Energy Consulting & Research Group Presentation
- 56:28 Key Findings on Training & Skills Development, Gap Analysis
- 1:11:55 Q&A Panel Discussion
Related content
- Code and Regulatory Environment Review (WSP)
- Skills and Technologies Database (WSP)
- Training and Skills Development Database (SAIT & RFS Energy)
- Training and Skills Development Interactive Map (RFS Energy & ASK for a Better World)
