About Us
Sustainable Building For Your green Home
What We Do
As a leader in the Energy Performance Industry, we work with homeowners and home builders to create customized support through consulting for highly efficient homes, while accommodating everyone’s needs.
We believe that you don’t have to sacrifice in order to have a green home. In fact, the opposite is true: green living can be luxurious!
You’ll not only save money and experience more peace of mind, but you’ll also get more out of your home.
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5 Tips for Buying a Home to Retrofit to Net Zero
Ecosynergy invites real estate professional Clint Willies to sit down and discuss the considerations and challenges when looking to buy a home that will be retrofitted to Net Zero.
This segment in the series showcase how any standard built home can move to Net Zero without destructive renovations or construction waste ending in a landfill. As well as inside interviews with the team of professionals that made it happen!
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Meet The Team
Inga Isajeva
Inga is the “Elegant Hustler” of the team. No matter what she is faced with, Inga will take it head on with tact and sophistication. Despite starting with limited computer skills, her dedication and quick learning ability have allowed her to excel and support team members and clients.
Inga works on the administration side of Ecosynergy, working closely with Teri. Her kindness, empathy, and collaborative nature make her a joy to work with, while her versatility shines through in tasks ranging from professional support to fixing a teammate's fancy fingernails.
Inga is like a “swan”- Graceful and composed, yet strong and protective when needed.
**Top 5 Strengths:*** Relator, Maximizer, Achiever, Responsibility, Learner*
Teri Beatty
Teri is our always “curious and helpful soul”. She is the one who will greet and welcome you to Ecosynergy. Her administrative background has led her to become an expert multi-tasker. Teri enjoys viewing life as many little puzzles to solve, and her many checklists provide great satisfaction as the pieces fall into place. She is an active listener and is always of assistance to anyone who needs help.
Handling the estimating, information collection, scheduling, and day-to-day team workload for all Ecosynergy projects, she is our team’s master coordinator.
Teri is the “emotional anchor” that keeps our team focused and calm.
Top 5 Strengths: Input, Learner, Relator, Individualization, Achiever
JASON BARNES
Jason is our “Adventurous Indiana Jones “, always ready for any impromptu situations. He feels right at home while hiking and camping.
Jason is dynamic and has a “Energy Management and Sustainable Building Technology Diploma” from Durham College making him a highly skilled professional with years of experience in existing homes energy retrofits. He is detail-oriented and driven by ethical standards. His positive and confident attitude makes him approachable and easy to connect with. Jason truly cares about being his best self to serve homeowners and other industry stakeholders with integrity.
Jason is productivity-focused and is dedicated to continuous improvement and optimizing processes for efficiency.
Just like a “Dynamo”, he keeps going.
**Top 5 Strengths:*** Strategic, Ideation, Relator, Individualization, Arranger*
Paul Salmon
Paul is a “deep thinker” and always has something constructive to share. He processes information the same way he savours his favorite scotch. Light hearted and always up for a good laugh, we can all lean on Paul to find the silver lining.
His people management skills have been evident throughout his extensive experience in project management and dispute resolution. Working with building envelope issues for a large part of his career has made him a natural troubleshooter. Blending his understanding of building envelope best practices with energy efficiency makes Paul a valuable asset to any new build or renovation project.
Paul is the humble “wise man” of the group.
Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Context, Intellection, Developer, Connectedness
Elena Renfree
Elena is our “Cool Mama-Bear”. Her calm composure inspires trust from anyone she encounters. She is a positive, hardworking, and detail-oriented person who is eager to learn and takes on challenges with confidence.
Elena comes from the industrial sector and brings a whole new perspective to the team. Having over a decade of experience in large project procurement of equipment and tool management on site, she approaches every project with a broad vision.
Capable of balancing multiple responsibilities, including energy modeling and managing family life, Elena is valuable team player.
Elena is like the “the Compass”- she keeps a steady focus in a variety of different situations.
**Top 5 Strengths:*** Woo, Communication, Positivity, Relator, Arranger*
ROBERT GAWRELETZ
Robert is our “Cheerleader”. Always there to offer encouragement, this student of biology and environmental science reminds us to respect our planet’s fragile ecosystem. Robert’s experience and connection to nature brings a different point of view on energy efficiency and what it could look like for future generations.
His years of experience with energy simulations, estimating, and energy modelling quality assurance has fine-tuned his ability to see discrepancies at a glance. This insight enables us to hold our team’s work to a high standard, helping us all to succeed.
Robert, just like a “sea turtle”, is the one who brings peace, patience, and harmony to the team.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Learner, Responsibility, Focus, Belief
Jean White
Jean is an extremely “passionate person”. Driven by excellence, his in-depth knowledge of housing regulations and straight-forward personality ensures he always has the customer’s best interest at heart.
His years of experience in project management have carved him into a production-oriented person with a knack for efficiencies. Without jeopardizing quality, Jean understands every second counts to bring top value to our customers. Always willing to question the process, and learn from the people he works with, he loves sharing his in-depth knowledge of residential construction methods with anyone who seeks guidance. His technical background, management skills, and energy efficiency training make him well-suited for all types of residential projects.
Jean is like a “really good candy” - crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside
Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Relator, Analytical, Achiever, Activator
MARCELA MITRENGOVA
Marcela is the “unshakable” team player. Her love for the outdoors, active lifestyle, and famous cookie contributions add a warm and personal touch to her presence.
Marcela’s experience as an Energy Advisor comes from the existing homes sector. Known for her adaptability, intelligence, and calm demeanor, she effortlessly navigates diverse situations. She has acquired a “Diploma in Building Construction at the Secondary school of Civil Engineering from Havirov, Czech Republic” , and is admired for her hard work and willingness to step in when needed.
Marcela has a very approachable nature and doesn’t “sweat the small stuff”.
Just like “bamboo”, Marcela is flexible yet strong, able to bend without breaking.
**Top 5 Strengths:*** Adaptability, Positivity, Responsibility, Consistency, Developper*
Darren Huckabay
Darren is a “problem-solver” at his core. No matter the difficulty, his flexible thinking allows him to find a solution. Reliable and steadfast, all team members know they can rely on Darren for anything, from technical to internal operations inquiries. Darren finds much joy in constantly optimizing the layout of his workstation and Aerobarrier trailer, enabling his unique ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice, while keeping a clear path of execution on the task ahead.
Having spent most of his career in management for large retail stores, he can handle a large volume of small requests without breaking a sweat. These skills are a perfect match with the application of Aerobarrier on new and existing buildings. Planning ahead and being able to quickly adapt in ever changing environments makes Darren exceptionally skilled at Aerobarrier applications.
Darren is the helping hand of the team.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Deliberative, Relator, Competition, Maximizer
Amelie Caron
Amelie is the life force behind Ecosynergy. Whether playing her saxophone, enjoying a cocktail, or sharing her wealth of knowledge with others, Amelie’s positive energy creates an open and creative environment for friends, clients, staff, and industry colleagues. Described by her team as “a spunky encyclopedia,” she has the unique ability to break down concepts and teach them at any level of understanding.
Amelie created Ecosynergy in 2009 and earned her Masters of Building Science in 2012. She loves to apply her knowledge and expertise to helping clients adapt the real world of construction to the changing environment. Regularly asked to contribute to industry and public education through speaking engagements, podcasts, and publications, Amelie is a respected voice in our community.
Amelie, building science mentor and friend, offers a strong shoulder and a reliable voice of wisdom.
**Top 5 Strengths:*** Relator, Achiever, Activator, Futuristic, Belief*