A deep energy retrofit is a comprehensive upgrade to a building’s energy performance, addressing insulation, airtightness, windows, and HVAC systems. These retrofits significantly reduce energy consumption, improve comfort, and lower utility bills while extending the building’s lifespan and contributing to carbon neutrality.

High-performance buildings reduce energy consumption, enhance indoor air quality, and provide consistent thermal comfort. They also lower utility costs, increase market value, and create healthier, more sustainable living environments.

Retrofits lower energy demand by upgrading insulation, airtightness, and mechanical systems. Combined with renewable energy systems like solar panels, they reduce a building’s carbon footprint, helping Quebec meet its climate goals.

Net Zero certification ensures that a building produces as much energy as it consumes annually. This certification reduces energy costs, supports sustainability, and demonstrates leadership in environmental responsibility.

Yes, programs like the Canada Greener Homes Grant, Hydro-Québec rebates, and Rénoclimat provide financial assistance for energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, heat pumps, and windows. Retrofit Construction helps clients navigate these options to maximize benefits.

Triple-pane windows reduce heat loss, improve indoor comfort, and block outside noise. Proper installation ensures their full performance, including airtight seals and minimized thermal bridging.

Airtightness prevents uncontrolled air leakage, reducing heat loss and energy waste. It stabilizes indoor temperatures, improves comfort, and lowers heating and cooling costs.

Passive House certification ensures exceptional energy efficiency by focusing on airtightness, superinsulation, and balanced ventilation. These buildings consume up to 90% less energy for heating and cooling compared to conventional constructions.

EnerPHit certification adapts Passive House standards to existing buildings, emphasizing airtightness, insulation, and energy-efficient systems. It ensures significant energy savings while respecting the constraints of retrofits.

High-performance buildings provide clean, fresh air through mechanical ventilation, reducing allergens and pollutants. They eliminate drafts and maintain stable temperatures, creating a healthier indoor environment.

Sustainable construction minimizes energy consumption, incorporates eco-friendly materials, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. These practices contribute to long-term environmental benefits and support Quebec’s carbon neutrality goals.

Net Zero buildings produce as much energy as they consume annually. Net Zero Ready buildings are designed for future renewable energy integration, offering flexibility to achieve Net Zero status later.

Energy-efficient upgrades make properties more attractive to buyers by lowering operating costs and improving comfort. Retrofits also extend a building’s lifespan and align with growing demand for sustainable homes.

Building science examines heat, air, and moisture movement in buildings, guiding decisions on insulation, airtightness, and ventilation. This ensures retrofits are durable, efficient, and optimized for Quebec’s climate.

Passive Solar Heating captures sunlight through strategic window placement and thermal mass. It reduces the need for mechanical heating, especially in climates like Quebec’s with significant winter sunlight.

Older buildings often have outdated insulation, poor airtightness, and inefficient mechanical systems. Retrofits address these issues comprehensively, improving energy performance while preserving architectural character.

Consulting services provide expert guidance on energy-efficient design, material selection, and certification processes like Passive House or Net Zero. Retrofit Construction empowers clients to achieve high-performance results.

Rénoclimat offers financial incentives for energy-efficient upgrades, such as insulation and airtightness. It includes an energy audit to identify areas for improvement and provides grants to offset costs.

Retrofits improve energy efficiency across all units, lowering energy costs and enhancing comfort for residents. They also increase the building’s market value and align with sustainability goals.

Deep energy retrofits reduce energy use and emissions for decades. They extend the lifespan of buildings, lower long-term operating costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Retrofit Construction integrates energy efficiency with design, ensuring that upgrades respect the architectural character of the building while meeting modern performance standards.

In cold climates, air leaks can lead to significant heat loss and higher energy consumption. Airtightness prevents drafts, stabilizes indoor temperatures, and reduces heating needs.

Hydro-Québec provides rebates for energy-efficient technologies, such as heat pumps and smart thermostats, encouraging homeowners to reduce energy consumption and lower electricity bills.

Materials like cellulose insulation, triple-pane windows, and low-VOC finishes reduce environmental impact while improving indoor air quality. These materials are durable and enhance a building’s performance.

Retrofit Construction designs buildings with optimized airtightness, insulation, and efficient mechanical systems, ensuring they are future-proofed for renewable energy integration.

An energy audit identifies inefficiencies in a building’s envelope, insulation, and mechanical systems, guiding retrofit decisions to maximize energy savings and performance.

Retrofits improve energy efficiency, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. Adding renewable energy systems further offsets the building’s environmental impact.

Heat pumps efficiently heat and cool buildings by transferring heat instead of generating it. They are ideal for retrofits in Quebec, offering significant energy savings and year-round comfort.

The Canada Greener Homes Grant offers up to $5,000 for energy-efficient upgrades, including insulation, windows, and heat pumps. It also provides $600 for an energy evaluation to guide retrofit planning.

With expertise in Passive House, EnerPHit, and Net Zero certifications, Retrofit Construction delivers tailored solutions for retrofits and new constructions. We combine energy efficiency, sustainability, and design excellence to create high-performance spaces.