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Renewing Homes

Ben Hildebrandt
Integrated Design Process
Hydronic Heating Systems
Calgary
Electrification
Energy Management
Residential Retrofit
Deep Energy Retrofit
Air To Water Heat Pumps
Canadian Home Builders Association
Canadian Electrical Code
Thermal Energy Storage
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Net Zero Renovations
Energy Efficiency

How do we improve existing homes in ways that are durable, practical, and built for long-term performance?

Renewing Homes is a long-form podcast about residential retrofits and the real-world complexity of improving existing homes. Hosted by Ben Hildebrandt, the show features thoughtful conversations with builders, designers, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders working across Canada a... more

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In this episode of Renewing Homes, I explore the lessons from the CHBA’s Towards Net-Zero Renovation Initiative, a multi-year effort to demonstrate what is possible when building science, planning, and skilled teams come together to tackle residentia... more

In this episode of Renewing Homes, I’m joined by Nathan Horton of One Click Energy Solutions and Jason Rowley of BC Hydro to explore one of the biggest barriers to residential electrification: electrical service capacity.

As more homeowners look to ... more

In this episode of Renewing Homes, I sit down with Peter Darlington of Solar Homes and Cooper Le of 4 Elements to explore Peter's journey from stucco contractor to one of Canada's leading residential retrofit specialists.

What began as curiosity abo... more

In this episode of Renewing Homes, I sit down with Michael Ridler, Stephen Magneron, and Fellipe Falluh to explore where hydronic systems fit within residential retrofits. We discuss hydronic heating and cooling, distribution methods, air-to-water he... more

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Jason Rowley
Policy Specialist, BC Hydro
BC Hydro
Episode: 005 - Rethinking Residential Electrification
Nathan Horton
CEO, One Click Energy Solutions
One Click Energy Solutions
Episode: 005 - Rethinking Residential Electrification
Peter Darlington
Owner of Solar Homes; retrofit contractor in Calgary
Solar Homes
Episode: 004 - How Curiosity Built a Retrofit Leader
Cooper Le
General manager at 4 Elements; master energy advisor
4 Elements
Episode: 004 - How Curiosity Built a Retrofit Leader
Michael Ridler
HVAC technical trainer and general manager with a focus on hydronics
HVAC industry professional
Episode: 003 - Where Does Hydronic Heating Fit in a Retrofit?
Stephen Magneron
Ontario Manager, Master Energy Advisor, Net Zero Energy Advisor at Homesoul Building Solutions
Homesoul Building Solutions
Episode: 003 - Where Does Hydronic Heating Fit in a Retrofit?
Fellipe Falluh
Vice President of Retrofit Construction, host of a French podcast, focus on high-performance retrofits
Retrofit Construction / Passive House Québec
Episode: 003 - Where Does Hydronic Heating Fit in a Retrofit?
Allison Bailes
Author and building scientist, blogger at Energy Vanguard
Energy Vanguard
Episode: 002 - Beyond the Thermostat: What Makes a Home Comfortable?
Nate Adams
HVAC expert, author of Home Comfort Book, the House Whisperer
Energy Vanguard
Episode: 002 - Beyond the Thermostat: What Makes a Home Comfortable?

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Ben Hildebrandt
Host of Renewing Homes

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005 - Rethinking Residential Electrification
Q: What lessons have Ontario or other jurisdictions learned that can inform broader adoption?
Demonstrated approvals for load management, practical cost analyses showing electrification can be on par with gas systems, and the importance of interagency collaboration and educating inspectors and contractors alike.
004 - How Curiosity Built a Retrofit Leader
Q: What was the biggest learning from retrofitting your own home that you applied to future projects?
The key takeaway is to keep it simple yet thorough: ensure the air barrier is continuous, insulate effectively, and deepen building science knowledge to prevent bulk water intrusion and moisture problems, while planning for the house as a system.
002 - Beyond the Thermostat: What Makes a Home Comfortable?
Q: What is the biggest misunderstanding in home thermal comfort today?
Many people overemphasize air temperature and overlook radiant temperature, humidity, airspeed, and occupant factors; true comfort requires addressing all six factors together rather than just the thermostat reading.
002 - Beyond the Thermostat: What Makes a Home Comfortable?
Q: And how would you describe home comfort in the home beyond the thermostat setting?
Comfort is defined by multiple interacting factors including mean radiant temperature, humidity, air speed, metabolic rate, clothing, and even activity; it's a state of mind when occupants are satisfied with their surroundings.

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What is Renewing Homes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form show focused on residential retrofits and the real-world challenges of upgrading existing homes for durability, comfort, and long-term performance. Episodes often center on building science, retrofit strategy, house-as-a-system thinking, and practical trade-offs faced by contractors, energy advisors, policymakers, and utilities across Canada and North America. Guests bring hands-on experience with deep energy renovations, hydronic systems, heat pumps, and planning processes like integrated design, with frequent emphasis on codes, incentives, and the practicalities of delivering comfortable, efficient homes. Notable aspects include cross-discipline discussions that connect field work with policy, data access, and program implemen... more

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Renewing Homes launched 3 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Renewing Homes include:

1. Jason Rowley
2. Nathan Horton
3. Peter Darlington
4. Cooper Le
5. Michael Ridler
6. Stephen Magneron
7. Fellipe Falluh
8. Allison Bailes

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