About this webinar

Canada’s commercial building stock is a major contributor to national greenhouse gas emissions, and achieving meaningful reductions will depend on transforming existing buildings rather than relying on new construction alone. Deep energy retrofits—comprehensive upgrades that deliver energy reductions of 40% or more—are now central to meeting federal and provincial climate targets and preparing assets for a net-zero future.

This webinar equips professional engineers with a structured, practical approach to planning and delivering deep energy retrofit projects in commercial buildings. It bridges core engineering strategies—such as energy auditing, envelope upgrades, HVAC electrification, lighting systems, and renewable integration—with Canada’s evolving regulatory framework, including NECB 2025 performance tiers, provincial code adoption timelines, and emerging decarbonisation planning tools. Participants will learn how to develop defensible, investment-ready retrofit pathways that align technical solutions with financial and regulatory realities across diverse building types and climate zones.

Key Topics Discussed:

Role of deep energy retrofits in Canada’s decarbonisation and climate targets
Overview of NECB 2025 operational GHG targets and tiered performance pathways
Energy auditing and baseline building performance assessment
Building envelope improvements and thermal performance strategies
HVAC electrification and heat pump integration in commercial buildings
Lighting system upgrades and smart controls optimisation
Renewable energy integration and net-zero readiness strategies
Provincial and federal policy alignment, including adoption timelines and incentives
Canada Green Building Council Transition Planning Now initiative
Capital planning, asset lifecycle alignment, and retrofit sequencing
Life-cycle cost analysis and financial feasibility of retrofit measures
Developing structured, investment-grade decarbonisation roadmaps

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Meet Our Expert Speakers

INSTRUCTOR

Ahmad Hammouz•Principal and Director of Engineering | GSP Engineering

Ahmad holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Manitoba. He has over 10 years of experience specializi...

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Deep Energy Retrofits for Commercial Buildings