Making Atlantic Canada’s building stock efficient, one building at a time
As Atlantic Canada’s deep retrofit accelerator, we are creating alliances to transform the building sector in Atlantic Canada. Since 2020 ReCover has been actively:
- Facilitating partnerships with retrofit actors in Atlantic Canada
- Forming alliances with fellow Retrofit Accelerators across Canada
- Engaging in industry capacity-building activities
- Completing retrofit feasibility studies
- Delivering capacity-building workshops
- Creating job shadowing opportunities for African Nova Scotian youth
- Exploring software to improve the deep retrofit development process
What we do
Building Owners
ReCover works with commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential building owners (MURBs) to identify, optimize, and implement deep retrofits.
Industry
We undertake research and product development for industry. We create opportunities to transfer knowledge on deep retrofits with existing industry partners, youth, and underrepresented communities.
Communities
We engage and collaborate with Indigenous communities and equity-deserving groups, including African Nova Scotians, to promote deep retrofit initiatives and address socio-economic disparities in these communities.
Catalyst
Governed by a Board of Directors and guided by an Advisory Committee, we are tackling economic, market, and equity-related obstacles hindering deep retrofit implementation.
ReCover, a deep retrofit companion—not a contractor
Through our flagship Building Transformation Program (BTP), we provide both funding and tailored program coordination to support building owners every step of the way. From identifying financing options and rebate programs to offering expert technical guidance, we help simplify the deep retrofit process and make it more accessible.
We prioritize deep retrofits for commercial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings built before 2000, with a focus on multi-residential buildings that are four storeys or taller.
Our goal is to remove the guesswork from decision-making —so building owners can move forward with a plan and peace of mind.
Our Funders
We are funded by NRCAN, the McConnell Foundation, the Trottier Family Foundation, the Echo Foundation, and the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund.