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Panelized Retrofit Toolkit

This toolkit offers comprehensive research and planning insights for panelized retrofits in Nova Scotia, including lessons from a 19-unit demonstration project in Dartmouth.

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Education and Visual Aids

Thermal-WALL PH Panel Certification Report

A Passive House Institute report validating the high-performance insulation properties of the Thermal-WALL PH system.

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Interactive Tools and Calculators

Heat Pump Calculator

This interactive tool helps you to compare the cost of heat pumps to other home heating and cooling options in five cities across Canada. It was developed by experts at the Canadian Climate Institute based on extensive economic analysis. Results reflect average costs over the lifetime of the equipment and do not reflect individual circumstances of each user.

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Education and Visual Aids

Deep Energy Retrofits in Nova Scotia

This paper is a collaborative effort between EfficiencyOne and the Halifax Regional Municipality. It conducts a detailed analysis of Nova Scotian housing, commercial, and institutional building stocks to assess the potential and challenges for an integrated, whole building approach to deep energy efficiency retrofits.

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Webinars

Better Building Speaker Series

Research shows that we could be constructing buildings that are more resilient, healthier and better for the environment. There are many ways we could make buildings better here in Nova Scotia and that is what this series of online presentations is all about. Architects, engineers, custom builders, contractors, developers and educators are encouraged to check out recordings and slides from past presentations in the Better Building Speaker Series.

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Education and Visual Aids

Workforce Readiness Roadmaps – Accelerating the Workforce Transition in Net-Zero Buildings

The Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) is leading the Workforce Readiness Roadmaps project to assess and strengthen Nova Scotia’s workforce capabilities for net-zero buildings and deep retrofits. This initiative aims to identify skill gaps, align training programs with industry needs, and support the transition to a low-carbon built environment.

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