Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program

Vancouver, BC
RDH 1254 Penderell 04 July 15 2022 1
Climate Resilience Retrofit
  • Completion Date Ongoing
  • Services Provided Energy & Climate Services, Construction Services
  • Market Sector Residential
  • Client FortisBC
As part of a province wide initiative to decarbonize affordable housing, FortisBC launched a Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program to test scalable retrofit strategies across multiple building types.

RDH was engaged to lead the retrofit strategy and technical analysis for four representative sites: Pendrellis, Forte, Manor House, and Viscount Villa.

The buildings, constructed between the 1950s and 1980s, featured varied enclosure systems, mechanical configurations, and occupancy patterns. RDH, working with a team of subconsultants, developed tailored retrofit pathways for each, addressing emissions reductions, energy performance, resident comfort, and long term durability.

Solutions included high performance enclosure upgrades, gas heat pumps, ventilation improvements, cooling or cooling ready design, and renewable energy integration. All strategies were supported by building specific energy and carbon modeling and designed to minimize disruption in occupied buildings.

Read Fortis BC’s press release introducing the project here.

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