Hosted by HCi3 in partnership with Building to Zero Exchange
This webinar is part of the Atlantic Canada Deep Retrofit Accelerator led by ReCover Initiative. Moderated by Rochelle Owen with special guest panelists.
Join us for an interactive webinar covering the following topics:
- Funding and financing strategy considerations
- Types of funding and financing sources
- Leveraging both sides of the budget sheet to finance your project
- Who’s who in providing funding and financing
- Overview of the updated Funding and Financing Guide list of grants and financing programs
- Discussion and feedback on resources to help you with your projects
Learning Objectives
Increase your knowledge of:
- Deep retrofits and financing 101 terms
- How to mobilize internal resources/funding
- Available external grants, rebates, subsidies and loans
- Value, benefits and creating a value proposition through words, visuals and numbers
- Apply knowledge through action project work, dialogue and discussion
Why Attend?
Go beyond grant applications and develop a strategy for deep retrofit funding and financing through in-depth content, case studies, discussion and panel discussion.
Who Should Attend?
Building owners, building professionals, NGOs and nonprofits who work in the energy efficiency field, municipal and public sector employees, and anyone undertaking deep energy retrofits.
About the Presenter
Rochelle Owen has worked in the environment and sustainability field for 35 years in government, non-profit and academic sectors. Her roles in advisory, community engagement and leadership positions have provided her with insight into governance, funding, and project development in the areas of green building and climate action. Rochelle has been involved in funding and financing of over 60 energy and climate projects in the built infrastructure. The marriage of that experience and the broad technical expertise stemming from her academic background and ongoing professional development makes Rochelle a thorough and agile sustainability specialist.
Follow-Up Zoom Meeting
Date: November 26, 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Building on the content from Funding and Financing 101 webinar, Rochelle Owen will host a virtual follow-up session for deeper discussion around project-specific funding and financing challenges. This informal session will provide space for dialogue, feedback, and collaborative problem-solving.