Name
Roundtables
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Speakers
Syed Abid, Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.
Jose Etcheverry, International Renewable Energy Academy
Mike Cairns, Innotech Windows + Doors, Inc
Jana Elbrecht, Clean Energy Canada
Sam Lane, Entuitive
Steve Kemp, RDH
Asaph Benun, Ecosystem Energy Services
Rachel Sutton, The Pembina Institute
Kristin Hinahara, Master Group
Jade Neher, Bird Construction
Syed Abid Jose Etcheverry Mike Cairns Jana Elbrecht Sam Lane Steve Kemp Asaph Benun Rachel Sutton Kristin Hinahara Jade Neher
Description
  1. Innovative HVAC Solutions for Net-Zero Retrofits
    Explore the latest advancements in HVAC technologies and their role in achieving net-zero retrofit goals. 
    Syed Abid, Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.
     
  2. The Role of Retrofits in Achieving Canada’s Net-Zero Goals—What Needs to Be Done? 
    Discover the essential strategies needed to accelerate retrofits and achieve Canada’s ambitious net-zero targets.
    Jose Etcheverry, International Renewable Energy Academy
     
  3. Passive House Retrofit Program 
    Discover practical solutions for fenestration in Passive House retrofits, including design, installation, and performance testing.
    Mike Cairns, Innotech Windows + Doors, Inc
     
  4. Canada's Retrofit Economy: Building Jobs and Climate Solutions
    Learn how retrofitting is driving job creation and fostering economic growth while addressing climate change.
    Jana Elbrecht, Clean Energy Canada
     
  5. Dirt Cheap Net Zero 
    Learn cost-effective strategies for achieving net zero and climate resilience without exceeding your budget.
    Sam Lane, Entuitive
     
  6. Engineering Innovation in Retrofit Projects 
    Uncover cutting-edge engineering solutions that are reshaping the future of retrofit projects.
    Steve Kemp, RDH
     
  7. “Getting the Best Bang for your Buck” in Deep Energy Retrofits 
    Speakers will share insights from the transformative Minto retrofit at 61 Yorkville Ave., a flagship project in Toronto’s Deep Retrofit Challenge that significantly cuts energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. 
    Asaph Benun, Ecosystem Energy Services
     
  8. VanCity Roundtable 
     
  9. Retrofitting for Resiliency 
    Hear how integrating resilience into retrofit planning can protect communities from climate impacts.
    Rachel Sutton, The Pembina Institute
     
  10. Advancing Smarter Energy Choices with My Clean Bill 
    Discover how innovative billing solutions are empowering Canadians to make cleaner energy choices.
    Jana Elbrecht, Clean Energy Canada
     
  11. PCL Roundtable
     
  12. Deep Energy Retrofits: Collaborating with Stakeholders
    Jade, Neher, Bird Construction
     
  13. Completing Deep Retrofits in Commercial Buildings
    Kristin Hinahara, Master Group