This white paper details Drewlo Holdings’ ground-breaking project, a
landmark in advancing energy conservation and sustainability in North
America’s real estate sector. The project transformed over 85 multi-
residential buildings and 10,000+ suites, marking a significant evolution
in energy management for large multi-residential portfolios.
Drewlo Holdings, as Canada’s 10th largest private real estate portfolio
holder, ambitiously retrofitted its properties into energy-efficient
units within an unprecedented 10-month timeframe, making it North
America’s largest smart building retrofit. Every building in the portfolio
is now equipped with smart building controls allowing for ongoing
commissioning, optimization, and reporting.
Key to the project’s success was Drewlo’s comprehensive and methodical
strategy involving thorough energy audits, advanced mechanical
submetering, and smart building controls. These efforts led to enhanced
energy conservation, operational efficiency, and occupant comfort.
The project not only met but exceeded its ambitious KPIs, currently on-
track to achieving a 16% ROI and a remarkable 36% reduction in GHG
emissions, far surpassing the initial targets of 12% ROI and 15-20% GHG
reduction.
Moreover, this initiative underscores the growing importance of energy
efficiency as a transformative force in the industry. It serves as a scalable
model for similar projects, influencing strategies for energy and carbon
footprint reduction.
In summary, Drewlo Holdings’ successful portfolio-wide transformation
has spurred a fundamental change in energy management for large
real estate assets. This project stands as a testament to innovation and
sustainable progress, paving the way for future advancements in the real
estate sector.
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