Accelerate Your Path to Net-Zero with the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator

Expert Guidance. Up to 75% Funding. Zero Upfront Costs.

In partnership with Hydro Ottawa, Dillon Consulting is helping building owners and managers across the city navigate the deep retrofit process. As an official ORA partner, we provide the technical expertise and strategic roadmaps needed to reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and increase asset value—all while leveraging significant federal and local funding.

Qualified Building Types

We specialize in developing decarbonization pathways for the following eligible sectors in the Ottawa territory:

  • Commercial & Office Buildings
  • Institutional Facilities (Schools, Municipal, Healthcare)
  • Mid-to-High Rise Multi-Unit Residential (4+ storeys or >600 m²)
  • Industrial Facilities (Focusing on HVAC and envelope efficiency)

Why Choose Dillon for Your Ottawa Retrofit?

The Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator is a $10M initiative designed to remove the barriers to deep building retrofits. As your approved technical partner, Dillon streamlines the journey from initial assessment to project completion.

  • Maximize Funding: We help you access up to 75% funding (and up to 90% for affordable housing) for carbon pathway studies, capped at $50,000 per building.
  • Direct-to-Consultant Funding: Under this program, Hydro Ottawa pays Dillon directly for the funded portion. You only pay your share—no waiting for reimbursements.
  • End-to-End Technical Support: From energy baselining and DER (Distributed Energy Resources) feasibility to detailed engineering design and commissioning.

Our Retrofit Services & Timeline

A typical Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator engagement with Dillon is designed to be seamless and results-oriented:

1. Intake & Eligibility (1–2 Weeks) Eligibility check and Hydro Ottawa application support.

2. Carbon Pathway Study (4–8 Weeks) Emissions baseline, energy modeling, and a phased roadmap to Net-Zero.

3. Technical Feasibility (3–6 Weeks) Detailed engineering, business case development, and incentive identification.

4. Implementation Support (Ongoing) Tender documents, construction administration, and final commissioning.

* Timelines vary based on building size (minimum 20,000 sq. ft. for study funding) and complexity.

Ready to Baseline Your Building?

Ottawa Accel – Landing Page Form (#13)

Deep Retrofit Expertise You Can Trust

Dillon’s team of Professional Engineers and Energy Managers doesn’t just provide a report; we provide a Capital Plan Alignment. We ensure your retrofits coincide with planned equipment renewals to minimize disruption and maximize your Return on Investment (ROI).

Accreditations & Partners:

  • Official Partner: Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator
  • NRCan Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI)
  • ISO 14064-3 Accredited Verification Body

Support for the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator runs through March 2027. Contact us early to secure your spot in the funding queue.

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