When it comes to improving building performance, retrofits are one of the smartest ways to boost energy efficiency without starting from scratch. However, not all retrofits are created equal, and not every solution is worth your time or investment.
As building owners and property managers face rising energy costs, stricter regulations, and higher tenant expectations, the definition of a “smart retrofit” is evolving. So, how do you know which upgrades are worth it?
Here’s a quick checklist to help guide your decision-making—and to show how WexEnergy’s WexWindows™ hits all the right notes.
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✅ 1. Delivers Measurable Energy Savings
A retrofit isn’t smart unless it pays off. Look for verified savings in heating and cooling loads. Products like WexWindows™ help cut energy use by improving insulation at one of your most significant weak points: the windows.
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✅ 2. Minimal Disruption to Occupants
In multi-family and commercial buildings, tenant satisfaction matters. A smart retrofit installs quickly and cleanly, without disrupting daily life or operations. WexWindows™ installs on the interior side of windows without needing construction or window replacement.
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✅ 3. Affordable, with an improved ROI over traditional replacement strategies
Upgrades should be cost-effective, not budget—breakers. The smartest retrofits provide an excellent performance at a measurably lower cost than traditional replacement options.. WexWindows™ offers that kind of payback, especially when scaled across units.
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✅ 4. Supports Compliance Goals
Smart retrofits help you meet local energy and emissions requirements, such as NYC’s Local Law 97 or similar mandates in other cities. Improving envelope efficiency is a key strategy for controlling your building’s emissions.
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✅ 5. Scalable Across Your Portfolio
A great solution in one building should work just as well in ten more. WexWindows™ is modular and scalable while offering customizable fit, making it ideal for multi-property portfolios aiming to standardize efficiency upgrades.
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✅ 6. Backed by Data and Real Results
Finally, a smart retrofit comes with proof. At WexEnergy, we’ve backed WexWindows™ with performance data, field-tested results, and real-world case studies demonstrating lasting impact.
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Ready to Make the Smart Move?
If you’re evaluating retrofits for your building or portfolio, remember this checklist, and know that WexEnergy is here to help. Whether you’re chasing compliance, cutting costs, or improving comfort, we make energy efficiency easy, affordable, and scalable.