Name
Panel Discussion: Tools for Transformation: Advancing Net-Zero Retrofits and Electrification in Commercial Buildings
Date & Time
Monday, June 9, 2025, 3:55 PM - 4:35 PM
Speakers
Omar Bhimji, SES Consulting
Alex Bogun, Region of Peel
Graeme Stewart, Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal
Ya’el Santopinto, Tower Renewal Partnership
Eduard Cubi, Introba
Alex Bogun, Region of Peel
Graeme Stewart, Centre for Urban Growth and Renewal
Ya’el Santopinto, Tower Renewal Partnership
Eduard Cubi, Introba





Description
This session will explore two critical initiatives supporting commercial retrofit excellence: the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Building Retrofit Standard and the new Retrofit Guide, including the Commercial Building Electrification Guide. Panelists will examine how these tools can drive consistent performance standards, provide clear retrofit pathways, and support capacity building across the sector. The discussion will focus on how guidance documents and standards can shape project planning, implementation, and long-term emissions outcomes.