Accelerating Building Transformation in Atlantic Canada

As Atlantic Canada’s deep retrofit accelerator, ReCover is building the ecosystem needed to turn aging, inefficient buildings into resilient, low carbon assets. We bring together applied research, workforce capacity building, advocacy, and direct support for building owners — removing the barriers that keep deep retrofit projects from moving forward.

When building owners, policymakers, and communities have a clear roadmap, credible guidance, and actionable insights, deep retrofit targets shift from overwhelming to achievable.

Why deep retrofits matter

Buildings are a major part of Canada’s climate challenge, generating up to 19% of national greenhouse gas emissions. In Atlantic Canada, they account for 10.7% of regional emissions. Deep retrofits can cut emissions, lower energy costs, improve comfort and resilience, and create skilled jobs. They can also deliver emissions reductions at a lower cost than building new energy supply, reducing pressure on electricity systems and ratepayers.

ReCover is advancing a new generation of retrofit solutions designed to renew existing buildings at scale, helping Canada achieve its housing, affordability, and climate objectives at the same time.

What we do

Services

Activating Deep Retrofit Projects

A suite of deep retrofit solution services for building owners designed to move projects into action.

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Capacity Building

Advocating for systemic change

Strengthening the workforce, partnerships, and sector capacity and co-creating solutions for equity-deserving communities.

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Research

Accelerating at Scale

Applied research developing cutting edge building analysis tools and data-driven frameworks that drive change at scale.

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Building Transformation Program

This program helps building owners move from uncertainty to a clear, actionable deep retrofit plan. With funding towards feasibility studies, technical guidance, and a customized roadmap, it turns technical work into an investment ready business case you can act on with confidence.

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Capacity Building

The deep retrofit industry faces a critical shortage of skilled labour and training, and a lack of clear pathways into the field. We’re investing in people and communities through job shadowing, and creating opportunities for professional training and market research to accelerate sustainable building upgrades across the region.

Research Spotlight

Atlantic Canada Deep Retrofit Roadmap

The Atlantic Canada Deep Retrofit Roadmap is the first region‑wide deep retrofit framework for Atlantic Canada. It brings together regionally grounded evidence and rigorous research to translate data into actionable and prioritized guidance.

What you get

Turnkey Support

End-to-End Support for Your Deep Retrofit Journey

We handle the admin so you can focus on your business

Project Financing

Identification of Funding and Financing Pathways

Navigate funding, financing, and next steps with confidence

Business Case

Build a credible plan you can act on

A roadmap and business case built for real decisions

Testimonials

ReCover stepped in with expert guidance, clearly outlining the deep retrofit process and translating complex technical concepts into practical, actionable steps.

Nicole Tucker, Vice President, Bristol Development Inc.

Thank you, ReCover, for supporting NSCC interns to build skills and confidence within a team that is always compassionate and welcoming. A true gift for interns!

Beth Easson, Student Innovation Coordinator, NSCC

Our partners

HCi3 Fund e1 Efficiency Building to Zero Exchange City of Burlington Dalhousie Univercity City of Saskatoon Colchester nscc Half Act New Glasgow flouris RFS Energy Small Change Fund Reconstruct One North End Retrofit Canada SAIT TAF Union of 504 MI'KMAQ Alberta Ecotrust Habit Studio Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Nova Scotia Natrual Resources and Renewables SEEFAR Building Analytics Inc. CIMS Open Technologies Efficiency Capital Econoler