At Trim Tab, continuous learning is one of our core values. A thirst for knowledge fuels our expertise. Below, we highlight articles and webinars that provide a deeper dive on what we do.
Sept/Oct 2024 issue of Mechanical Business.
Trim Tab’s founder, Tom Grochmal, shares his adventure and lessons learned from his first deep energy retrofit on a century old home.
Nov/Dec 2024 issue of Mechanical Business.
Trim Tab’s founder, Tom Grochmal, explains what building science is, and why a proper understanding is essential to energy retrofits.
Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Mechanical Business.
Trim Tab’s founder, Tom Grochmal, explains how to balance the objectives of quality of life and energy efficiency.
Is the solution for decarbonization, improved comfort, and peak load reduction really this simple?
Join BKC Principal Gord Cooke and Trim Tab Founder Tom Grochmal as they review new technologies and case studies that open the door to future (affordable) mass-retrofit solutions for Canadian homes.
Mar/Apr 2025 issue of Mechanical Business.
Trim Tab’s founder, Tom Grochmal, explains the central role that measurement plays in quality retrofits.
May/June 2025 issue of Mechanical Business.
Trim Tab’s founder, Tom Grochmal, gets into using utility data to prove out energy savings.
July/August 2025 issue of Mechanical Business.
Trim Tab’s founder, Tom Grochmal, highlights the amazing benefits of heat pumps in rental apartment buildings.
Energy Advisor
I bridge the gap between engineering and sustainability with a background in Electrical Engineering and a graduate certificate in Environmental & Sustainable Building Sciences at Lambton College. I excel at optimizing building systems and processes to achieve energy efficiency and environmental goals. My experience as a systems engineer at TATA Services helps me understand and apply various softwares efficiently along with safety protocols, and process improvement ensuring smooth project execution.
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.
