ReNü Engineering Inc. is an five-person professional engineering firm with offices in Edmonton and Yellowknife. We are licensed to practice in Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

We focus on the delivery of new buildings and the retrofit of existing buildings to high performance standards in Northern Canadian climates using a technical approach that blends the disciplines of mechanical engineering and architectural science, the two disciplines responsible for most energy consumption in buildings.  ReNü believes that the success of high performance building projects lies in a truly integrated assessment and design process; the right design and construction players must communicate effectively from beginning to end. ReNü has supplied assessment and mechanical design services to over 750 high performance building projects across Canada, since incorporation in 2011.

Mark Napora is a Partner and professional Mechanical Engineer with ReNü Engineering. Mark is a certified Passive House Consultant with a diverse background in mechanical design and consulting. Mark is inspired to deliver high performance, low impact buildings that deliver health and comfort through intelligently designed mechanical systems coupled with a solid building envelope. He has a strong interest in Building Science and is committed to designing buildings that are durable, sustainable and that deliver exceptional thermal comfort and indoor air quality. He also practices Permaculture and strives to create functional and affordable human habitat that will provide a positive impact on our environment.

Mike Otto is a Partner and professional mechanical engineer with ReNü Engineering. He is a Certified Energy Manager and LEED Accredited Professional with Operations & Maintenance specialization. In addition to providing energy modeling and other high-performance new building services, Mike is ReNü’s lead energy auditor. Mike manages ReNü’s Yellowknife office, and is focused on serving Canada's Northern markets. He has previous experience working as an energy manager on the building owner’s side, and brings this experience to the energy auditing process to ensure all recommended energy conservation measures are accurate, feasible, clearly understandable, and appropriate for the client’s operational realities.

Jesse Tufts is a Partner and Professional Mechanical Engineer with ReNü Engineering. He has been focusing on Deep Energy and Net Zero Retrofits for the past 5 years, starting with a full Net Zero Retrofit on his own 1953 home and moving on to project management for the 59-unit Sundance Housing Co-op Deep Energy Retrofit as well as three other single family home retrofit constructions. Throughout this time, he’s also completed multiple energy modeling and deep retrofit analysis and design projects with a focus on retrofit design for affordable housing. He has a background in Research and Development for high performance windows and a passion for renewable energy and sustainable transportation. Jesse is committed to using his experience to scale up Deep Energy Retrofits and help others do the same.

Peter Amerongen is one of the fathers of  Net Zero Energy construction in Canada. A true pioneer, Peter’s 40+ year career in construction has been celebrated with awards and accolades for his many accomplishments in the high performance building sector. Peter is an inexhaustible collaborator, sitting on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations, and presenting at conferences across the continent. Peter joins ReNü Engineering to offer consulting services in support of Net Zero Energy initiatives across the country, including a strong focus on developing the retrofit of existing buildings and launching a Canadian equivalent to Energiesprong.

Alex Charlton is an Energy Technologist with ReNü Engineering. He is a graduate of NAIT’s Alternate Energy Technology program, and brings a solid background in sustainability, energy modelling, and renewable energy systems to the team. Alex also has a BA in Music, and a long history contributing to Edmonton’s local music scene. He has previous work experience as a ranch hand and in electrical supply sales. Alex supports job production via work in IES and REVIT, and has a growing list of responsibilities in line with his experience.

Alastair Chong is an Energy Technologist with ReNü Engineering. He is a graduate of NAIT's Alternative Energy Technology program, and has a wide range of knowledge regarding renewable energy systems and building retrofits. Alastair once helped install a solar PV array in Peru for a village, in partnership with Light Up The World and NAIT. He is interested in helping Canada move towards energy efficient and Net Zero buildings. Alastair helps with job production at ReNü via IES and REVIT modeling. His hobbies include cooking, crocheting and volleyball. 

Rene Koep has completed his third year of Mechanical Engineering studies at the University of Alberta, and has joined ReNu for a 2024 summer position. He grew up near Whitehorse, YK, and has prior experience in labour, sales, and data systems. Rene is learning the craft, and supporting job production with work in IES. He will return to school in Sept 2024.