Manitoba Builds Green: Opportunities for transformational residential retrofits

The transition off fossil fuels in Manitoba's building sector demands transformative action on energy efficiency.

This report explores the potential to scale up a deep energy retrofit (DER) industry in Manitoba to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create sustainable jobs and enhance housing quality.

The study draws insights from interviews with experts in labor, industry, policy and finance, as well as case studies from Canada and beyond. It highlights the urgent need to drastically improve energy efficiency in aging residential buildings to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.