How can communities in New Brunswick transform good retrofit ideas into real, measurable projects?
On October 22, 2024, ReCover, in partnership with BTZx met with building owners, policy makers, and building/property managers in New Brunswick. As a result of this session, the ReCover Moncton Roundtable Report captures the insights and ideas that emerged from a dynamic discussion among industry leaders, policy experts, and community partners working to accelerate deep retrofits in Atlantic Canada.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Candid perspectives on workforce shortages, policy gaps, and data limitations holding back retrofit progress
- Innovative solutions to reimagine financing models, reduce disruption, and retain tenants during retrofits
- Calls for action on aligning building codes and incentives across federal, provincial, and municipal levels
- A vision for collaboration that connects training, investment, and policy reform to unlock retrofit potential
This report offers a grounded, regional look at the realities of decarbonizing commercial buildings—and the opportunities to lead.
Download the Moncton Roundtable Report to explore how Atlantic stakeholders are shaping the path toward a resilient, low-carbon built environment.
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.