A private non-profit in southwest Ontario operates a 3-story, 25-unit apartment building for low-income tenants. Each suite has a single bedroom and a balcony. The building is heated throughout by electric baseboard heaters. The result is very high electrical utility costs, which are paid by the building owner. Each suite has a wall sleeve and cage that allows for tenants to install an air conditioner that provides cooling only to the living room. From a maintenance perspective, the property has had to deal with the effects of improper condensate management, requiring interior floor and wall repair on several occasions. And tenants upstairs experience high temperatures all summer – the third-floor corridor is often over 27C.
The non-profit decided to take action and partnered with Trim Tab to provide a turnkey service to retrofit the building with new lighting and heat pumps. The result is significantly lower operating costs, a brighter environment, and much happier tenants.
Private Non-Profit
3 story MURB with 23 1-bedroom apartments
3 months
Spring 2025
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.
