Atlantic Canada Building Stock Analysis

The ReCover Project is advancing deep energy retrofits for commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings in Atlantic Canada. By addressing critical gaps in building data, this project aims to support policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders with better tools for decision-making.

At its core, the project will develop a comprehensive building database that integrates information from various sources. This secure, scalable database will ensure consistent, accurate, and accessible data to support retrofit planning and policy development.

The project will also create detailed energy models and financial analyses for approximately 20 key building types. These models will assess energy use, retrofit potential, and financial impacts, offering actionable insights for building owners and stakeholders.

To share results and inform decision-making, the team will produce roadmap reports that summarize key findings, methodologies, and recommendations for advancing retrofits.

A multidisciplinary team, including Mitacs interns and industry experts, will contribute to data analysis, energy modeling, and financial assessments. By fostering collaboration and leveraging technical expertise, the ReCover Project aims to create a transformative resource that accelerates deep retrofits, promotes decarbonization, and supports the development of a more sustainable building sector in Atlantic Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Wayne Groszko

Student:

Partner:

ReCover

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Nova Scotia Community College

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