Real Estate Retrofit Impact Metrics

This dataset provides detailed, project-level metrics on the sustainability and operational impact of real estate retrofits, including energy savings, carbon reduction, cost efficiency, and ESG certifications. It enables property managers and sustainability professionals to evaluate retrofit effectiveness, prioritize future projects, and report ESG progress to stakeholders and regulators.

  • last updated 1 Dec 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Prioritizing retrofit projects based on sustainability and financial impact

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 80 rows · all 29 columns
retrofit_idstringretrofit_typestringretrofit_investment_costfloataddress_statestringproperty_idstringproperty_namestringaddress_streetstringaddress_citystringaddress_postal_codestringaddress_countrystringretrofit_start_datedateretrofit_end_datedatepre_retrofit_energy_consumptionfloatpost_retrofit_energy_consumptionfloatenergy_savingsfloatpre_retrofit_carbon_emissionsfloatpost_retrofit_carbon_emissionsfloatcarbon_reductionfloatpre_retrofit_operating_costfloatpost_retrofit_operating_costfloatcost_savingsfloatpayback_period_yearsfloatesg_certificationstringcertification_datedatereporting_period_startdatereporting_period_enddatedata_sourcestringretrofit_descriptionstringnotesstring
RF-10001hvac110000ILP-5001Greenview Tower123 Elm StChicago60611USA2022-03-152022-05-1098000085000013000042036060215000190000250004.4leed2022-08-152022-05-112023-05-10energy_management_systemUpgraded HVAC to high efficiency units.Significant reduction in summer cooling load.
RF-10002lighting48000ILP-5002Riverfront Plaza225 Wacker DrChicago60606USA2021-09-052021-10-2535000029500055000150130208300073000100004.8energy_star2022-01-122021-10-262022-10-25utility_billsLED lighting installed throughout all floors.Lighting upgrade resulted in improved occupant comfort.
RF-10003solar150000TXP-5003Sunrise Residences87 Main RdAustin78701USA2023-01-122023-03-0567000050000017000028021070138000110000280005.36leed2023-06-012023-03-062024-03-05manual_entryInstalled rooftop solar panels.Solar output exceeded initial projections.
RF-10004windows62000WAP-5004Pine Grove Office Park455 Pine AveSeattle98101USA2022-05-182022-07-3052000047000050000210190209500085000100006.2noneblank2022-07-312023-07-30energy_management_systemReplaced single-pane windows with double-glazed.Noticed improved thermal comfort post retrofit.
RF-10005insulation38000CAP-5005Bay Street Lofts720 Bay StSan Francisco94109USA2021-11-022022-01-154100003550005500017515025750007000050007.6energy_star2022-03-202022-01-162023-01-15utility_billsAdded blown-in insulation to attic and walls.Winter heating bills reduced.
RF-10006water16000COP-5006Maplewood Center180 Maplewood DrDenver80203USA2022-08-012022-09-101920001750001700080737430004000030005.33other2022-11-222022-09-112023-09-10manual_entryInstalled low-flow fixtures and water-saving appliances.Water bills dropped significantly.
RF-10007lighting14000MAP-5007Liberty Square58 Liberty SqBoston02109USA2023-02-012023-03-0923000020500025000938310360003300030004.67leed2023-06-202023-03-102024-03-09energy_management_systemReplaced all bulbs with LED lighting.Occupants report improved lighting quality.
RF-10008hvac86000TXP-5008Gateway Building911 Gateway BlvdDallas75201USA2022-10-202022-12-286800005900009000029526035142000124000180004.78energy_star2023-03-102022-12-292023-12-28utility_billsChillers and air handlers replaced.HVAC retrofit improved air quality as well.

What the 80 rows show

from the 80-row sample

Solar (retrofit type) stands out: mean retrofit_investment_cost is 97,092, against 25,907 for the rest.

  • 15,750median retrofit_investment_cost
  • 3data sources
  • 5esg certifications
  • 167,500median pre_retrofit_energy_consumption
  • 147,500median post_retrofit_energy_consumption
  • 20,000median energy_savings
Mean retrofit_investment_cost by retrofit_type80 rows
050k100k17,112light…17 rows61,608hvac13 rows16,200insul…14 rows23,993windo…14 rows97,092solar12 rows10,720water10 rows
retrofit_investment_cost80 rows, in bands of 25k
03060521046221120125k225kretrofit_investment_cost →

Median 15,750, from 2,300 to 220,000.

address_state80 rows · top 10 of 26 values
  1. CA14
  2. TX8
  3. CO7
  4. OH5
  5. IL4
  6. OR4
  7. FL4
  8. WA3
  9. NY3
  10. UT3
29 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 13
  • float 11
  • date 5

Columns

29 columns in three groups
blueprint · 29 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 13 columns
retrofit_idstringUnique identifier for each retrofit project or interventionuniqueRF-10001
property_idstringUnique identifier for the real estate asset or propertyP-5001
property_namestringName of the property or buildingoptionalGreenview Tower
address_streetstringStreet address of the propertyoptional123 Elm St
address_citystringCity where the property is locatedoptionalChicago
address_statestringState or region of the propertyoptionalIL
address_postal_codestringPostal code of the propertyoptional60611
address_countrystringCountry where the property is locatedoptionalUSA
retrofit_typestringType of retrofit performed (e.g., lighting, HVAC, insulation, windows)7 valueshvac
retrofit_descriptionstringDetailed description of the retrofit projectoptionalCooling tower replaced.
esg_certificationstringType of ESG or green building certification achieved (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, ENERGY STAR)leed · breeam · energy_star · none · other · optionalleed
data_sourcestringSource of the data (e.g., utility bills, energy management system, manual entry)4 values · optionalenergy_management_system
notesstringAdditional comments or notes about the retrofit or metricsoptionalSignificant reduction in …
Numbers 11 columns
pre_retrofit_energy_consumptionfloatAnnual energy consumption before retrofit (kWh)0 or more980000
post_retrofit_energy_consumptionfloatAnnual energy consumption after retrofit (kWh)0 or more850000
energy_savingsfloatAnnual energy savings achieved (kWh)0 or more130000
pre_retrofit_carbon_emissionsfloatAnnual carbon emissions before retrofit (metric tons CO2e)0 or more420
post_retrofit_carbon_emissionsfloatAnnual carbon emissions after retrofit (metric tons CO2e)0 or more360
carbon_reductionfloatAnnual carbon emissions reduction achieved (metric tons CO2e)0 or more60
pre_retrofit_operating_costfloatAnnual operating cost before retrofit (local currency)0 or more · optional215000
post_retrofit_operating_costfloatAnnual operating cost after retrofit (local currency)0 or more · optional190000
cost_savingsfloatAnnual cost savings achieved (local currency)0 or more · optional25000
retrofit_investment_costfloatTotal investment cost for the retrofit project (local currency)0 or more · optional110000
payback_period_yearsfloatEstimated payback period for the retrofit investment (years)0 or more · optional4.4
Dates and times 5 columns
retrofit_start_datedateDate when the retrofit project startedoptional2022-03-15
retrofit_end_datedateDate when the retrofit project was completedoptional2022-05-10
certification_datedateDate ESG or green building certification was awardedoptional2022-08-15
reporting_period_startdateStart date of the reporting period for impact metricsoptional2022-05-11
reporting_period_enddateEnd date of the reporting period for impact metricsoptional2023-05-10

Use it for

  • median retrofi…15,75080 rowsmean retrofit investm…17.1kligh…61.6khvac16.2kinsu…24kwind…

    A real estate dashboard

    Retrofit_investment_cost by retrofit_type and a breakdown of address_state. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 12 solar rows have a mean retrofit_investment_cost of 97,092?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable retrofits with property_id, property_name and address_street to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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These 80 rows came out of a blueprint — 29 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.

Rules it was built with
  • Each row represents a unique building post-retrofit.
  • Include fields for pre- and post-retrofit energy usage.
  • Calculate percent reduction in carbon emissions per property.
  • Log retrofit type (e.g., insulation, windows, HVAC).
  • Track retrofit dates and cost savings estimates.
  • Flag buildings with third-party sustainability certification.
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