Empowering Indigenous Communities: Deep Energy Retrofits and Energy Building Code Compliance
December 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an educational webinar, Deep Energy Retrofits for Indigenous Communities, led by Adam Trovato, Principal of Simplify Energy Consultants. This session will explore the fundamentals of deep energy retrofits, including key steps, requirements, and common approaches tailored to Indigenous contexts. Adam will share practical lessons learned and case studies, illustrating how these projects support sustainability, resilience, and community well-being.
Key Topics:
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- Understanding Deep Energy Retrofits: Learn about the key components and benefits of deep energy retrofits.
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- Energy Building Code Compliance: Discover how these retrofits align with and exceed the standards set by energy building codes, ensuring long-term energy efficiency and cost savings.
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- Community Impact: Hear success stories and case studies showcasing the positive impacts of energy retrofits on Indigenous communities.
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- Funding and Support: Get information on available funding programs and technical assistance designed to support Indigenous communities in implementing deep energy retrofits.
Speaker: Adam Trovato
Simplify Energy Consultants’ co-founder and Principal Energy Consultant
Adam, co-founder and Principal Energy Consultant at Simplify Energy Consultants brings over a decade of expertise in managing energy efficiency and energy management projects for diverse commercial, Indigenous, municipal, and institutional clients. His outcome-focused approach has helped clients secure over $50 million in sustainability funding, consistently delivering projects on budget and on time. With extensive work in Indigenous communities across Western Canada, including Bearspaw First Nation and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Adam provides tailored support through energy audits, community plans, and funding applications. A dedicated industry advocate, Adam volunteers as Vice President of the Association of Energy Engineers (Alberta Chapter). He sits on the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance board, and his achievements earned him the 2023 Young Energy Professional of the Year Award.
