{"id":5196,"date":"2026-02-25T16:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/econoler.firmecreative.com\/?post_type=case_study&#038;p=5196"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:27:23","slug":"understanding-quebecs-efficient-heat-pump-market-2","status":"publish","type":"case_study","link":"https:\/\/econoler.com\/en-ca\/case-studies\/understanding-quebecs-efficient-heat-pump-market-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Energy Equity Through Choice and Innovation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designing a Pilot Program with Purpose and Impact Through Research<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The mandate was clear: design a pilot program that balances climate impact with accessibility and equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Econoler designed the Calgary Home Upgrades Pilot Program using a collaborative, evidence-based approach that blended best practices with local insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Key responsibilities included:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jurisdictional Scan: We began by analyzing municipal, non-profit, utility, and energy agency-led initiatives across Canada and beyond. This research provided a foundation of proven approaches and innovative practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideation Session: We then facilitated a workshop with the City of Calgary team to shape the Pilot\u2019s framework\u2014identifying priority participant groups, setting objectives, and outlining implementation strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Design and Final Report: These efforts culminated in a comprehensive final report that detailed the Pilot\u2019s objectives and KPIs, projected participation rates and GHG reductions, and provided a program manual with a logic model. To support community capacity-building, we also developed an educational workshop guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This process ensured that the Pilot was not only technically sound but also rooted in collaboration and accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-blue-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blue-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols wp-pattern__text-two-cols--spacer-color-right is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Design: A Pilot with Choice and Flexibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">At its core, the Calgary Home Upgrades Pilot is about giving Calgarians multiple, flexible pathways to save energy and water\u2014without financial burden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Both homeowners and renters are eligible to participate in one or more of the Pilot\u2019s three streams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educational\u00a0Workshops: Hands-on sessions offering practical knowledge on energy and water efficiency best practices in multiple languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RetroKits: A package of free, self-installable products (e.g., LED bulbs, smart power bars, water leak detection tablets) available to all income-qualified households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home\u00a0Renovation\u00a0Stream: A free\u00a0energy\u00a0audit plus direct installation of home upgrades\u00a0such\u00a0as high-efficiency\u00a0furnaces\u00a0and water\u00a0heaters,\u00a0designed\u00a0to\u00a0reduce\u00a0electricity,\u00a0gas\u00a0and water use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-3-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>By modeling the Pilot carefully, Econoler ensured that utility bills for participants would not increase while still delivering measurable GHG emissions reductions and water savings for the City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-blue-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blue-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Calgarians Through Energy Equity<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-grey-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pilot was designed to do much more than reduce emissions\u2014it also aimed to provide Calgarians with non-energy benefits. The program\u2019s key objectives include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding access to education and information on energy efficiency and water use reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting healthier and more resilient homes, with health and safety upgrades and improved indoor air quality and air tightness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping income-qualifying households maintain adequate heating and cooling in all weather conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing participants with 3 stream options so they can choose how they want to participate in the Pilot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring accessibility for all qualifying residents, regardless of homeownership status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering a full-service, seamless, no-cost experience for participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To\u00a0learn\u00a0more about the Pilot,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeupgradesprogram.ca\/calgary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Home Upgrades Program page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image has-blue-3-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-pattern__text-image__image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5896\" height=\"3931\" src=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash.jpg 5896w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/davey-gravy-nnadb_fdjjw-unsplash-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5896px) 100vw, 5896px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-pattern__text-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image__content__inner is-vertical is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b46f1e35 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text__title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a51d23c06909df8b5eeebe2fa31641b\">Expanding Energy Equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text__text has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17681f7a6be073819df162fce1250e33\">The Calgary Home Upgrades Pilot Program demonstrates how climate action and social equity can go hand in hand. By blending evidence-based design with local engagement, Econoler helped the City create a program that is flexible, inclusive, and impactful, ensuring that vulnerable and income-qualified residents are not left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the Pilot serves as a blueprint for scaling energy efficiency initiatives in Calgary and beyond. The lessons learned will guide future iterations, enabling the City to broaden participation, increase energy savings, and advance both environmental and social objectives. 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