WHAT IS ENERGY RETFOFIT and when do i consider?

We experience ever-increasing utility bills to heat and cool our homes and even workplaces. One of proactive ways to minimize wasting energy or reduce energy consumption especially for old buildings is to modernize buildings with energy retrofits.  Energy retrofit is basically modifying an existing building's envelope and/or upgrading MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems or controls to reduce energy consumption without a full rebuild.

Depending on budgets and goals, work scope ranges from targeted upgrades (air sealing, insulation top-offs, equipment replacement) to complete overhaul (full building envelope upgrade, window replacement, or HVAC electrification utilizing high performing heat pumps).

In terms of planning or metrics, retrofits are usually evaluated using energy modeling against a baseline energy consumption or audits or commissioning and prioritized by BTU-saved per cost or simple payback period for the strategic implementation. Retrofits are relevant to clients who have an existing facility with solid structure and want energy efficiency gains or value-add redevelopment.