Reimagined Energy Podcast

Better Buildings: Smart Upgrades with The ReCover Initiative

• Maria McGowan • Season 4 • Episode 9

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🎧 Thinking about upgrading your building but unsure where to start? This episode is for you.

Reimagined Energy sat down with Lorrie Rand, co-founder of the ReCover Initiative, to explore how a deep retrofit can boost your building’s performance, cut long-term operating costs, and make your property more resilient to changing climate conditions. 

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Key Takeaways

🔧 One size doesn’t fit all.
Deep retrofits need custom solutions designed for each building — not just surface-level fixes.

đź’° Support matters.
Access to funding, data, and decision-making tools is key to making retrofits possible for building owners.

🤝 People first.
Community engagement and equity are core to the Recover Initiative because everyone deserves a more efficient, sustainable space.

🌱 Conserve before you generate.
Before adding new energy systems, the focus should be on reducing energy use through smart design.

Whether you're managing an older building or planning major upgrades, you’ll walk away with practical insights to help you make smart, future-ready decisions. See what The ReCover Initiative can do for you.

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