What We Do

Turnkey Energy Retrofits

We create capacity for landlords and property managers to deliver innovative projects which lower operating costs and renew your buildings for decades to come.

We are talking about renovations centered on a tighter building envelope, better insulation and windows, more efficient lighting and controls, and high performance heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

We do this in 3 ways.

1. We Design And Build

Why it's important

Retrofits are complicated because you work around lots of constraints.

Solutions require a thoughtful design, and an experienced renovation team to bring it to life.  Integrated planning and execution brings forward the best solutions, without bias towards a particular technology or trade.

At Trim Tab, building science is our guide. We perform testing and measurement as part of our planning process.  Our tradespeople understand the goals of the project and provide quality workmanship.

Trim Tab is a single point of accountability for all these activities.

Read more in our recent article.

2. We Find You Money

Why It's Important

There are many financial resources available for energy retrofits:

  • energy efficiency rebates through gas and electric utilities
  • innovation, climate, and housing renewal grants from government and private foundations
 
However, these programs are complicated to navigate and there are many steps in the process.
 
Trim Tab understands how all these programs work so you don’t have to figure them out.

We will handle your grant/rebate application processes from end to end.

We are a partner who brings money to the table.

3. We Show Proof

Why it's important

Lots of service providers will tell you their solutions improve energy efficiency, reduce bills, and improve the indoor environment. 

But how do they really know? Are they taking measurements and digging into your energy data? 

Trim Tab will look at your utility data for validation that your retrofit projects deliver savings, and achieve top tier performance. 

Read more in our recent article.

Our Process

Retrofit Strategy

We take a holistic view of your housing stock. We combine the viewpoints of engineers and experienced tradespeople. What you get are solutions rooted in sound building science and best practices.

Secure Funding

We prepare applications for implementation funding. We coordinate all rebates on your behalf.

Implementation

We lead a team of skilled tradespeople to ensure the work is executed on-plan. We integrate seamlessly with your property management process and can turnkey the entire renovation.

Verification

How does your unit track against its stated performance goals after the retrofit? We will dig into the data to answer that question.

Prudhvi Bommu

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.

Gord Cooke

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.

Roger Grochmal

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. 

Tom Grochmal

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.