Author/Contributor: HCi3 Fund
Alberta Context: This was written for Atlantic Canada, but general concepts are applicable anywhere, and the list of Canadian resources applies to Alberta.
Summary:Â
The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) provides extensive resources, including a webinar series and a funding & financing guide, to help commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential building owners fund deep retrofits.Â
HCi3 details various financial strategies, from traditional grants and loans to alternative mechanisms like Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), green bonds, and PACE. The page stresses developing a strong business case, including value propositions, risk assessments, and financial proformas (ROI, NPV), and offers external resources to aid in project execution.
Deep Building Retrofit Funding and Financing series:
- Part 1: Funding and Financing 101 Webinar
- Part 2: Building The Business Case 101 Webinar
- Deep Building Retrofits:Â Funding & Financing Guide for Atlantic Canada
- Business Case Primer
- Alternative Financing Primer
Visit their site to learn more about funding and financing deep retrofits.
