This document presents a clear look at Atlantic Canada’s building stock through a retrofit-focused lens. It brings together federal, provincial, municipal, and private datasets to identify where deep retrofit opportunities exist, which building types carry the most impact, and how regional patterns shape the path forward.
You’ll see how ReCover’s DRAI project analyzes building age, condition, energy use, and emissions across all four Atlantic provinces, with a deeper dive into Nova Scotia’s residential profiles, construction patterns, and long-term development trends. The report also outlines the early insights informing ReCover’s Deep Retrofit Toolkit, including modeling, cost-benefit guidance, and integration with funding programs.
Highlights include:
- A region-wide snapshot of Atlantic Canada’s residential and commercial building stock
- Detailed analysis of Nova Scotia’s building types, construction decades, and conditions
- Energy-use patterns, fuel types, and emissions trends across provinces
- Insights on retrofit needs, mid-century building priorities, and oil-to-clean-energy transitions
- A look at ReCover’s methodology, data sources, and how findings inform retrofit planning tools
Do you require additional information or clarification? Contact The ReCover Initiative’s Research and Data team.