HOME ENERGY RETROFITS
Upgrade your home's energy-consuming systems
Home energy retrofits is a process to upgrade your home's energy-consuming systems. It may involve improving light fixtures, sealing windows and doors, adding insulation, and more. Residents who invest in home energy upgrades can lower their energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect against energy price increases and improve the comfort in their homes.
Looking for more information on how to get started? Check out one of our home energy programs below or visit Your Voice Markham for details about the entire retrofit process.
- Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO)
Want to reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
The City of Markham, in partnership with the City of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan, Humber College, and Enbridge Gas, is offering virtual HERO workshops for homeowners. The workshop is focused on engaging homeowners to understand and incorporate available energy retrofits, recognize the benefits of energy-efficient retrofits and learn about rebates and incentives.
This online workshop is facilitated by Marcus Hinds P.Eng., MBA, CEM, PMP, a Certified Energy Manager with over ten years experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization and Energy Auditing.
Event details:
All workshops contain the same content. Register for the workshop that you are available for and we'll see you there!
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
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Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
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Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
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Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 8:00PM
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- Sealing Energy Leakages (SEL)
Does your home have drafty rooms, condensation on windows, and inconsistent temperatures everywhere? Air-sealing is an effective solution to reducing the energy loss between inside and outside the home.
The City of Markham, in partnership with Richmond Hill, Humber College, and Enbridge Gas, is offering virtual Sealing Energy Leakages (SEL) workshops for homeowners. Join us for a 2-hour session covering the basics of do-it-yourself options, including videos and demonstrations on how to air seal your home. From replacing weather-stripping, to caulking windows and doors, this workshop is a one-stop-shop for simple solutions to improving home comfort, reducing utility bills, and fighting climate change.
This online workshop is facilitated by Marcus Hinds P.Eng., MBA, CEM, PMP, a Certified Energy Manager with over ten years experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization and Energy Auditing.
- Markham Power Homes (MPH)
Ready to retrofit your home, but need some personalized guidance? MPH is a free service offering homeowners a one-on-one home energy consultation with an energy expert! Share your goals and receive customized information such as:
- How to improve home comfort and reduce utility bills
- Eligible rebates and incentives
- Technology that fits your lifestyle and;
- Connections to other resources to help meet your home energy goals
Please note: this is not an in-home energy audit.
Registration for this program is now closed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Sustainability Office.