What Ecohabitation does

Écohabitation is an independent Quebec-based organization founded in 2001 that operates as the primary reference point for sustainable housing in the province, serving individual homeowners, building professionals, municipalities, and developers. Its platform combines a comprehensive content library (hundreds of guides and technical documents covering ecological construction, renovation, energy efficiency, and certifications like LEED), a professional directory with thousands of vetted sustainable building contractors, RBQ-recognized training programs, and coaching services for renovation and construction projects.

The company monetizes through multiple streams: paid training courses and online education (training and education services), the Eco+ subscription for professionals, B2B consulting services including energy audits, energy modeling, climate resilience analysis, zero-carbon building certification, and urban planning for municipalities and developers, and a free government-supported JeRénovÉco coaching program. Distribution is primarily digital via the website platform, supplemented by email newsletters, social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and webinars/training events.

The organization has no disclosed venture capital backing or external funding rounds, and its technology stack is not publicly detailed. Core differentiators include 25 years of accumulated Quebec-specific climate and regulatory expertise, the first LEED v4 certification in Canada managed by Director of Evaluations Emmanuel Cosgrove, and an integrated ecosystem spanning content, training, professional services, and a two-sided marketplace. Geographic operations are restricted to Quebec, Canada, with no disclosed international expansion plans.

Name

Ecohabitation

Legal name

Écohabitation

Website

https://ecohabitation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Écohabitation is an independent Quebec-based organization, founded in 2001, that serves as the primary reference for sustainable housing in the province through content, training, professional directory, and consulting services for homeowners, building professionals, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Housing Consulting and Education

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Certification, Auditing & Standards (Green Lodging, Tour Operator Certification) (THAAANAA)

Keywords

• Sustainable housing consulting
• Ecological construction services
• Energy efficiency coaching
• Green building training
• LEED certification support

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Services: Ecohabitation offers paid training programs for building professionals (recognized by RBQ) and online courses for individuals on ecological housing topics. They provide workshops and thematic training sessions.
2. Professional Services and Coaching: Coaching services for individuals undertaking renovation or construction projects, with free coaching through JeRénovÉco program and paid specialized consulting services for energy efficiency and sustainability.
3. Professional Membership Subscription: Eco+ subscription service for professionals seeking to enhance their visibility and credibility in sustainable housing sector.
4. Consulting Services for Developers and Municipalities: Energy and sustainability consulting services for large-scale projects including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, as well as urban planning services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ecohabitation is an independent Quebec-based organization providing sustainable housing services including free and paid coaching for homeowners, energy and sustainability consulting for large-scale projects, RBQ-recognized training programs for building professionals, and a professional directory marketplace connecting users with vetted sustainable building contractors. The organization also offers prefabricated ecological house kits and a marketplace for ecological property listings, supported by an extensive library of guides and technical documentation.

Product overview

Écohabitation is an independent organization that provides a comprehensive platform for sustainable housing in Quebec, offering information, coaching, certification support, and training for both professionals and individuals for 25 years. The core offering consists of free coaching services (JeRénovÉco), professional consulting services (Services-conseils énergie et durabilité), project coaching, and professional training programs. Supporting products include detailed guides and documentation, prefabricated ecological house kits (Kits Écohabitation), a directory of sustainable building professionals, and a marketplace for ecological properties. The platform serves as the primary reference for sustainable housing in Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JeRénovÉco: Free accompaniment service for homeowners to help with energy efficiency renovations and flood protection.
• eco+
• Écohabitation Éducation

Products and services

• JeRénovÉco Free coaching and advisory service for homeowners covering renovation projects that improve energy efficiency or flood protection, including the Parcours Chauffage et climatisation (Heating and Cooling Track) and Parcours Inondation (Flood Track).
• Services-conseils énergie et durabilité (Energy and Sustainability Consulting) Consulting services for energy optimization and sustainability on large-scale projects from design through delivery, including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Sub-offerings include APH Select, energy audits, energy modeling, climate resilience analysis, Zero Carbon Building consulting, and Maisons Canada accompaniment.
• Coaching de projet (Project Coaching) Customized ecological project coaching for individuals undertaking renovations, residential construction, extensions, or slab-on-grade construction projects, including UHA (Accessory Dwelling Units) coaching and flood adaptation coaching.
• Formations (Training Programs) Training programs for building professionals, including RBQ-recognized courses and workshops, online courses for individuals on ecological housing topics, and thematic workshops such as urban permaculture and food forest training.
• Guides et documentation (Guides and Documentation) Extensive library of detailed guides on ecological construction and renovation, technical fact sheets, expert Q&A, LEED technical guides (v4 and 2009), and news on latest technologies and market trends.
• Kits Écohabitation (Prefabricated Ecological House Kits) Prefabricated ecological house kits designed by architects, reflecting Quebec's northern climate and manufactured in Quebec with local materials.
• Services de planification urbaine (Urban Planning Services) Urban planning services focused on resilience and carbon neutrality, including eco-district development, urban thermal network integration, and municipal ecological transition.
• Répertoire de professionnels (Professional Directory) Online directory connecting users with qualified sustainable building professionals across Quebec, covering 17 major professional categories and hundreds of vetted professionals.
• Propriétés écologiques à vendre (Ecological Properties for Sale) Online listing service for ecological properties, condos, and houses designed or renovated with life cycle sustainability considerations.
• Eco+ Professional Subscription Monthly subscription service for building professionals offering enhanced profile visibility, promotional features, and credibility benefits within Quebec's sustainable housing sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermopompe efficiency of 300-400%, reducing heating costs significantly while providing modern cooling
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Angi: Angi (formerly Angie's List/HomeAdvisor) is a large-scale home services marketplace connecting consumers with local service professionals, a much broader incumbent with overlapping directory/lead-gen mechanics but no sustainability specialization.
• TreeHugger: TreeHugger is a mainstream sustainability media outlet covering green design, architecture, and low-impact living — comparable to Ecohabitation's content-marketing engine and topic authority, though without a transactional or marketplace layer.

Emerging players

• LEEDuser: LEEDuser is an online resource providing detailed credit-by-credit LEED certification guidance and forums for practitioners, comparable to Ecohabitation's LEED v4 technical guide and expert Q&A but focused exclusively on LEED rather than broader sustainable housing.

Direct peers

• Houzz: Houzz is a comprehensive home renovation platform combining design inspiration, articles/guides, a vetted professional directory, and marketplace tools — directly comparable to Ecohabitation's combination of content, professional training, and directory marketplace in sustainable housing.
• EnergySage: EnergySage is an education-and-marketplace platform for rooftop solar and energy efficiency, with consumer guides, a vetted installer marketplace, and a professional-facing content stream — closely parallel to Ecohabitation's eco+ subscription, solar newsletter, and directory model.
• BuildZoom: BuildZoom is a contractor directory and marketplace that connects homeowners with vetted building professionals, comparable to Ecohabitation's Répertoire de professionnels marketplace, though without the sustainability specialization.
• GreenBuildingAdvisor: GreenBuildingAdvisor is an educational resource and professional community for energy-efficient and high-performance home building, closely mirroring Ecohabitation's content-plus-expert-Q&A approach but focused on the broader North American market.
• BuildingGreen: BuildingGreen provides sustainable design and building consulting, LEED expertise, and authoritative content — directly comparable to Ecohabitation's LEED v4 advisory, Zero Carbon Building consulting, and technical documentation library.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ecohabitation
• Facebookfacebook.com/ECOhabitation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecohabitation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecohabitation
• TikToktiktok.com/@ecohabitation
• Xx.com/Ecohabitation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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