Name
Roundtable Discussions
Date & Time
Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speakers
Robin Goldstein, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Duncan Rowe, RJC Engineers
Mike Pathak, Toronto Hydro
Josephine Schrott, Ecotrust Canada
Aurelie Verin, Building Decarbonization Alliance
Shauna Sylvester, Urban Climate Leadership
Leigh St. Hilaire, Volta Research Inc
Jim Kobialko, FortisBC Energy Inc.
Kaitlin Carroll, Toronto Atmospheric Fund
Scott Armstrong, WSP Canada
Robin Goldstein Duncan Rowe Mike Pathak Josephine Schrott Aurelie Verin Shauna Sylvester Leigh St. Hilaire Jim Kobialko Kaitlin Carroll Scott Armstrong
Description
  1. From Local to National: Connecting the Home Energy Efficiency Ecosystem  
    -    Join this roundtable to discuss how coordination among stakeholders can enhance outcomes for governments, utilities, industry and residents. 
     Robin Goldstein, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
     
  2. Retrofit of a Large Multifamily Building: A Net Zero Case Study
    -    Overcoming structural, financial, and regulatory barriers
    -    Key upgrades for energy efficiency and decarbonization
    -    Funding strategies for sustainable retrofits
    Duncan Rowe, RJC Engineers
     
  3. Electrification and Grid Readiness for Deep Retrofits
    Mike Pathak, Toronto Hydro
     
  4. Finance, Equity and Tenants 
    -    Equity and financing in retrofits
    -    Insights from new research on rental unit retrofits 
    -    Tenants rights to a liveable temperature 
    Josephine Schrott, Ecotrust Canada
     
  5. Scaling Up Thermal Energy Networks
    -    Exploring the roles of developers, governments, and building owners in advancing TENs.
    -    Assessing growing interest, feasibility, and real-world examples of TENs adoption.
    -    Identifying policy, funding, and technological challenges to accelerate deployment
    Aurelie Verin, Building Decarbonization Alliance
     
  6. Financing MURB electrification
    Electrifying Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) requires strategic financing and alignment among owners, investors, and policymakers—while ensuring resident engagement. This session explores funding solutions, mitigates renoviction risks, and promotes equitable upgrades.
    Shauna Sylvester, Urban Climate Leadership
     
  7. Financial and Accessibility Challenges of Electrification Programs
    -    Energy poverty and access to programs in northern regions like North of 60
    Leigh St. Hilaire, Volta Research Inc
     
  8. Strategic Planning for Retrofits 
    Scott Armstrong, WSP Canada
     
  9. Building Retrofits for Climate Resilience
    -    Exploring strategies to enhance building durability and adaptability in the face of climate change.
    Jim Kobialko, FortisBC Energy Inc.
     
  10. Advancing Retrofits through Policy: Building Emissions Performance Standards
    Kaitlin Carroll, Toronto Atmospheric Fund