Discover the key takeaways from the ReCover’s Roundtable in St. John’s (Nov. 6, 2024)—a pivotal gathering of sustainability leaders, property managers, government officials, and industry experts working to accelerate deep retrofits across Atlantic Canada.
This report captures:
- Why deep retrofits matter: Addressing energy efficiency, health, comfort, and resilience in our building stock.
- Challenges and barriers: From funding gaps and workforce shortages to cultural perceptions and regulatory hurdles.
- Solutions and opportunities: Case studies, workforce development strategies, and pathways to scale up retrofits.
- The ReCover Building Transformation Program: A roadmap to help building owners set goals, access funding, and implement holistic retrofit strategies.
With buildings at the heart of Canada’s net-zero future, this roundtable highlights the urgency—and the opportunity—of transforming how we design, retrofit, and manage our spaces.
Download the full notes to explore the discussions, insights, and next steps shaping the future of sustainable buildings in Newfoundland & Labrador.
About the Commercial Retrofit Roundtable Series:
These roundtables held throughout Atlantic Canada brought together a focused mix of building owners, solution providers, policymakers, utilities, and finance partners to explore how Atlantic Canada can scale up retrofits at the pace required. The sessions dug into what’s blocking progress today, what solutions are already working, and what combination of incentives and policy tools can help accelerate action. Participants examined two to three priority focus areas—such as financing models, workforce capacity, or performance requirements—to identify practical steps that strengthen the region’s retrofit market. The overall goal was to generate clear insights, shared priorities, and collaborative actions that move the commercial retrofit market forward.