What Is a Deep Energy Retrofit? A deep energy retrofit is a whole-building analysis and construction process that achieves energy savings reductions of 50%. While “light” energy retrofits focus only on one or two energy conservation measures, such as upgrading lighting equipment and a
In 2012, the General Services Administration (GSA) set forth on a pioneer project to reduce energy consumption in 30 GSA buildings through deep energy retrofits (which refers to a project with over 50% savings) to fulfill the Obama administration’s goal of cutting energy costs by over