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Imagine a world where every property upgrade is a milestone for energy innovation. With Trim Tab, that future is within reach.
Imagine a world where every property upgrade is a milestone for energy innovation. With Trim Tab, that future is within reach.
Specializing as an energy contractor, we adeptly combine air sealing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical and plumbing to boost your building’s durability, efficiency and indoor air quality.
A good audit ensures a good design, and a good design ensures a good installation.
We integrate these three processes to ensure an optimal outcome.
There are many resources available to finance a retrofit project.
Efficiency rebates. Capital project grants. Low-cost financing.
We connect you to these sources of funding, and handle the paperwork.
How do you know if your retrofit really results in less heat loss, lower bills, and better air quality?
We measure these outcomes as part of our retrofit scorecard.
Our deep energy retrofit weaves together essential elements to enhance your building’s efficiency: sealing for warmth and purity, ventilating for fresh air, strategically insulating for optimal benefit, and electrifying systems to tap into cleaner energy. This harmonious process not only elevates comfort but also aligns your space with environmental stewardship.
At TrimTab, we’re more than just contractors; we’re eco-visionaries committed to reinventing the way we live and work. With each energy retrofit, we turn traditional spaces into bastions of sustainability, merging cutting-edge building science with a passion for environmental stewardship. Our holistic approach not only enhances the here and now, but it also paves the way for a resilient and resourceful future. Join us in our quest to elevate everyday spaces into beacons of efficiency, health, and harmony, for our communities and the generations to follow.
Energy retrofits involve upgrading a building to reduce its energy use and transition it to cleaner sources of energy. Typically, these are upgrades to the building shell (or envelope) and its heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. A package of energy retrofits that aim to achieve substantial reductions in energy use is referred to as a deep energy retrofit.
The primary reasons for energy retrofits are to reduce energy bills, increase comfort and indoor air quality, and reduce the building’s carbon footprint.
Trim Tab is a contractor that specializes in all aspects of energy retrofitting. And modifying existing buildings is a complex process to ensure that all aspects of building performance are considered when making changes. Our service also ensures that solutions consider the “home-as-a-system,” by considering how each retrofit affects not just energy use, but also health, safety, and building durability.
Importantly, our one-call service also streamlines your experience as a single point of contact and accountability.
Yes, various government and utility rebate programs are available to incentivize energy retrofits. Our expertise at TrimTab includes guiding you through these available incentives to help offset the cost of your retrofit projects. We handle the application process and ensure you get the maximum financial benefits for your investment.
Energy retrofitting is not the top priority for every building. Energy retrofits are most appropriate for buildings that are free of health and safety issues (e.g. structural defects and hazardous materials) and adequately maintained. If this is not the case, then these issues should be addressed first before considering a deep energy retrofit.
Advisor to Trim Tab - President, Building Knowledge Canada
There are few professionals in Ontario that can match Gord Cooke’s broad knowledge of the inner workings of a house. Highly regarded in the Ontario homebuilding industry, Gord is a professional engineer, trainer, author, and industry consultant. For over 35 years, Gord has helped builders and HVAC contractors implement innovative technologies and build better homes. He is an effective and passionate educator and advocate for better building practices, improved indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. Most recently, Gord was awarded one of just five “hall of fame” 2022 Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Advisor to Trim Tab - Retired CEO, AtlasCare
Roger Grochmal is a professional engineer and seasoned business leader in the HVAC contracting industry. He is the retired CEO and owner of AtlasCare and is a life member of both ASHRAE and HRAI. He is the recipient of HRAI’s Merit Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development and progress of the Institute and the Canadian HVACR industry. He currently sits on the Board of Governors of George Brown College working to develop the next generation of business leaders.
CEO/Founder of Trim Tab
Tom is a professional engineer who grew up in a family that ran a heating and cooling business serving homeowners for over 30 years. Tom branched out and made a career in the utility sector, responsible for the design and delivery of energy efficiency programs for homes and businesses with his work for Enbridge Gas. Tom believes in the power of energy efficiency to improve quality of life.
