Energy retrofits improve a home’s energy efficiency. For the homeowner, this can mean increased comfort, a quieter home, cleaner air, and potentially much reduced day-to-day costs.
Of course every home is different and a retrofit can be a complicated process. That’s where these materials can help—by clearly explaining the benefits of home energy retrofits, how the process unfolds, and recommendations for getting started.
Plus: Jump down for even more resources just for Realtors, contractors, local governments, and other supporters.
2 minutes to understand retrofits
Many home hunters fall in love with an older, character house but worry that they’ll spend a fortune on heating and cooling. Fortunately, the couple in this video has a trusted Realtor familiar with the benefits of retrofitting!
Get to know all the players who should be involved in guiding prospective homeowners through the retrofit process, from a great Realtor to a certified Energy Advisor to an HPCN-registered contractor.
Why retrofit an older home?
Home energy retrofits can improve comfort, increase energy efficiency and improve air quality. Understand the basic retrofit process with this simple hand out.
About these resources
Retrofit 101 is a general awareness campaign for contractors and realtors looking to educate clients on the benefits of home energy retrofits. Contractors and Realtors are uniquely positioned to have conversations with homeowners about improvements and proactive solutions to make a home more comfortable and efficient.
These materials are education-based, not linked to a product or a program. The need for this type of free, unbranded, and accurate information emerged through a partnership between the City of Port Moody, the Capital Regional District, the BC Real Estate Association, the Regional District of the East Kootenays, and Community Energy Association. With funding from BC Hydro, the materials are now available to be customized, adapted, and distributed to align with the needs of different businesses and local governments.
Contractors and Realtors
Home owners and house hunters often struggle to understand how they can benefit from a home energy retrofit. As a trusted professional, Realtors and contractors can support clients by clearly explaining the benefits of retrofitting, and by guiding clients through the process. These guides can be used on-the-spot to start a productive conversation with interested clients.
As well as using these guides, it is recommended to print off the Fact Sheet and to share the video (both above) so that you have something to leave with your clients as they consider their decision.
Help promote retrofits on social media
Are you a contractor or Realtor with a social media following or email newsletter? This is an opportunity to showcase your knowledge around home energy efficiency and commitment to providing valuable, up-to-date advice. Download the resource below for content you can use to jump start your communications.
Local governments and community supporters
The resources on this webpage are free to use by anyone in BC to help lead discussions about home energy retrofitting. Local governments, community groups, and industry groups have been looking for ways to generate more interest in retrofits. Please share the link to this webpage widely with your constituents and members. A selection of social media assets have been created to make it easy to promote the opportunities that retrofits offer. This can be used to promote retrofitting and stimulate questions and discussions on social media and in other venues.
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