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How Does Retrofitting Save You Money?

Chris FroelkeOwner & Founder
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Last updated February 13, 2026

How Does Retrofitting Save You Money?

There are a lot of good reasons to consider investing in some new, greener energy for whatever it is that you need powered, and there are plenty of good means by which to do that, so why not choose one that takes some strain off your wallet as well?

Retrofitting is the process by which the current components of an energy system are retroactively replaced with components that are more energy efficient. So, how does this whole process save you money? Certainly, the process itself must sound expensive, and it does, of course, come with its own naturally implied costs, but the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. On top of simply creating a home or building friendlier to the environment, you’ll see more than an equivalent return on the money saved through more efficient energy usage.

The logic behind the idea is simple: using less means you’re paying for less. This can be achieved by updating your lighting system to be more efficient with LEDs or CFLs, which use 75% to 90% less energy than your typical incandescent bulb, or investing in low-flow shower heads to minimize the amount of water used on the day-to-day, or spray foam insulation to keep heating costs down. Moreover, a home that is already retrofit will see an increase in its value once its put on the market, an estimated $10,000 increase in property value.

By retrofitting your building today, you’ll be able to start seeing savings almost immediately on your next energy bill. Your home has waited long enough, why wait any longer? Retrofit today!

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Chris Froelke

Owner & Founder

Chris didn't start RetroGreen Energy because he wanted to be in the insulation business. He started it because he wanted to fix homes the right way.

After earning his BPI Building Analyst certification and Minnesota Building Contractor license, Chris spent years studying how homes perform as systems. He saw firsthand that most comfort and energy problems weren't caused by old windows or outdated furnaces — they were caused by air leakage and inadequate insulation that nobody was diagnosing properly.

In 2009, he launched RetroGreen Energy with a commitment to doing things differently. Every project would start with proper diagnostics. Every recommendation would be based on data, not sales targets. And every homeowner would get the honest truth about what their home actually needed.

Minnesota Licensed Building Contractor #631810BPI Certified Building AnalystTop 5 RetroFoam Dealer Nationwide4,500+ Homes Insulated16+ Years in Home PerformanceLicense #631810

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