Name
Foundational and Forward-Looking Solutions for Residential Retrofits
Date & Time
Monday, June 9, 2025, 1:35 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Shauna Sylvester, Urban Climate Leadership
Jana Elbrecht, Clean Energy Canada
Jessica McIlroy, The Pembina Institute
Matt Poirier, Building Decarbonization Alliance (BDA)
Jana Elbrecht, Clean Energy Canada
Jessica McIlroy, The Pembina Institute
Matt Poirier, Building Decarbonization Alliance (BDA)




Description
This session explores practical strategies to improve energy efficiency and resilience in residential retrofits, while setting the stage for broader discussions on financing, policy, and implementation. Panelists will share cost-effective solutions, ways to overcome common barriers, and the role of policy and incentives in driving adoption. The session also highlights made-in-Canada innovations—like scaling heat pumps in multi-unit buildings—and how cross-sector collaboration is advancing retrofit solutions nationwide.
• Energy-efficient retrofit strategies
• Overcoming cost, implementation, and financing barriers
• Policy and incentives to support adoption
• Canadian innovation and multi-sector collaboration