Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO)

Want to reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Every year the City of Markham, in partnership with Humber College, and Enbridge Gas, offers virtual HERO workshop for homeowners. The workshop is focused on engaging homeowners to understand and incorporate available energy retrofits, recognize the benefits of energy-efficient retrofits and learn about rebates and incentives.

This online workshop is facilitated by Marcus Hinds P.Eng., MBA, CEM, PMP, a Certified Energy Manager with over ten years experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization and Energy Auditing.

Sign up for Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) workshops

Fall 2025 HERO workshops are concluded. Please revisit this webpage in spring for the schedule of 2026 workshops. 

Watch the Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) workshop highlights from the year 2023

Video contents:
00:00 - What is an Energy Audit/Evaluation
02:09 - The Blower Door Test
04:11 - The Meaning and Importance of R-value
05:01 - The Role of Insulation
06:49 - Types of Insulation
10:06 - Furnaces
12:17 - Energy Star Furnaces
14:14 - Energy Star Air Conditioners
15:33 - Heat Pumps
16:40 - Types of Heat Pumps
18:08 - Smart Thermostats
19:50 - Tankless Water Heaters

Please reach out to Sustainability Office if you have any questions