Building retrofits offer significant unseen benefits beyond energy savings, including improved health, resilience to climate risks, reduced insurance claims, and lower utility demand. These advantages span housing, health, insurance, energy, and local economies but are often excluded from financial decisions by building owners. Aligning incentives among governments, insurers, utilities, and real estate markets can unlock the full value of retrofits, making them essential investments for stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
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