Case Studies and Retrofit Guides
Welcome to the Case Studies and Retrofit Guides, a place where you can find real world examples of efficiency and decarbonization initiatives to garner insight into how these projects were implemented, things to be cautious of, and key elements to ensure your project is successful. This page is continually updated to provide the latest information on ways to improve the sustainability of your building portfolio.
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Case Studies
The following case studies outline a variety of initiatives to provide the reader useful information about how they could implement a similar initiative in their own organization.
Guides
Solar Energy - Guide For Commerical Buildings | 2026
Recent advances in technology, combined with declining installation costs and available market incentives, have made Solar Energy one of the most viable and cost-effective forms of distributed energy generation available today. Where is it best suited? How does one select a contractor, and what about the permitting process? All these questions and more are answered in BOMA’s new Solar Energy Guide.
Understanding and Advancing Tax Incentives for Low-Carbon Building Retrofits report
Produced by BOMA BC and LandlordBC, and developed by FRESCo, this report helps commercial real estate owners and managers navigate three key tax incentives that support low-carbon retrofit projects:
- Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT ITC)
- BC Clean Buildings Tax Credit (CBTC)
- Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII)
Highlighting key benefits, including improved risk management, financial performance, and stakeholder trust, while addressing challenges such as standardization gaps and greenwashing, the report aims to simplify ESG implementation and maximize its strategic value.
In addition, the report connects members to two free programs already offered through BOMA BC and LandlordBC that can support companies identify and start planning for retrofits that can receive tax incentives:
- The BOMA BC Decarb Accelerator Program, which provides tailored support, technical guidance, and business case development for commercial building decarbonization.
- The LLBC Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator (RARA), which helps rental housing providers identify opportunities, complete feasibility studies, and navigate incentives for multi-unit retrofit projects.
BOMA’s ESG Reporting: A Practical Guide For Canadian Commercial Real Estate (2025)
This guidebook helps Canadian commercial real estate (CRE) professionals navigate the complex ESG reporting landscape by offering practical tools, comparisons, and decision-making frameworks. With increasing pressure from stakeholders and significant environmental impact, the CRE sector must adopt meaningful ESG strategies.
The guide highlights key benefits, including improved risk management, financial performance, and stakeholder trust, while addressing challenges such as standardization gaps and greenwashing. It aims to simplify ESG implementation and maximize its strategic value.
BOMA’s Decarbonization Planning Guide (2025)
This guide supports commercial real estate owners and managers in navigating the path to decarbonization. It explains why reducing building emissions matters, outlines market and regulatory drivers, and offers practical steps for getting started.
The first section covers key concepts, technologies, and trends in building decarbonization, while the second focuses on actionable strategies for reducing emissions in individual buildings. Whether you're responding to regulations or taking proactive steps, this guide provides a clear starting point.
BOMA’s Deep Energy Retrofit Guide – SIMPLIFIED
BOMA first introduced the full version of this guide in 2022, and since then it has received several hundred downloads. Now, we’ve created a simplified version, for those who want a quick, graphical guide that summarizes key steps related to undertaking a deep energy retrofit.
Download and share this easy-to-read guide with your team!
Deep Energy Retrofit Procurement Guide (2022)
In 2022, BOMA BC developed a Deep Energy Retrofit Procurement Guide. This robust guide focuses on the concepts of deep energy retrofits (or major energy retrofits) and decarbonization and has been created to help building owners, property managers, and energy managers plan, design, and implement energy improvement projects within their facilities.
Carbon Compliance Credits Guide: Generating & Reporting EV Charging Revenue
The guide aims to assist building owners, property managers, and their consultants in fulfilling reporting requirements for earning carbon compliance credits linked to electric vehicle (EV) charging under British Columbia's Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS). It offers insight into compliance reporting methodology, best practices for monetizing LCFS carbon compliance credits, and obtaining revenue from EV charging assets.
Additionally, it provides guidance on obtaining revenue from carbon compliance credits generated through the federal Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR).
You can download the guide here.
Reporting Requirements:
Each compliance period is the calendar year from January 1 to December 31. Compliance reports are due on March 31 following each compliance period.
Natural Resources Canada has developed this voluntary, self-assessment tool to provide feedback on the impact of your HVAC strategies during and after pandemics.
It highlights key areas and best practices for efficient HVAC operation during these times and help your operations team to respond with greater confidence.
