RetroGreen Energy

RetroGreen Energy is Minnesota's specialty insulation contractor. We focus on using high performance insulation and building science to improve home performance and energy efficiency. Our work encompasses all types of existing buildings including residential, multi-unit residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial buildings. RetroFoam injection foam insulation does what other insulation materials can't - it's a real problem-solver. Homeowners benefit from this product's very high R-value, its ability to fill a space and the way it molds itself around any obstacle.

As an independent family-owned business, we take pride in our work, reputation and relationships. By offering only the highest quality home performance solutions, we can GUARANTEE improved comfort and lower utility bills. Our process involves retrofitting existing buildings with an insulation system that keeps 72 degree air inside, and Mother Nature's air outside. We do this with RetroFoam injected insulation, spray foam insulation, and blown cellulose insulation. RetroGreen Energy prides itself on winning awards such as the efficiency partner of the year from Xcel Energy and high ratings from its customers on Google, Angies List and Home Advisor.

Many building complain about how noisy their properties seem to be. With loud neighbors, barking dogs, road noise, lawn mowers during the summer, and snow blowers during the winter, it's not a surprise most people can't even hear themselves think. Add mechanical sounds and noises from other rooms, and your building can easily sound like an airport terminal. Whether you're looking to soundproof your whole building, a specific area, or even just one room, we can help. One of the most effective methods for soundproofing is to use noise deadening insulation like RetroFoam.

A well-insulated lower level is a critical component to a comfortable, energy efficient, and healthy building. However, many structures and homes in the greater St. Cloud, St. Paul, and Minneapolis area aren't properly insulated. For crawl space floors, we often recommend a reinforced plastic vapor barrier across the entire surface and partway up each wall, this stops unwanted moisture from entering your house and affecting humidity levels. Also, by trapping the moisture in the dirt this will dramatically reduce the risk of mold and improve indoor air quality.

During Central Minnesota winters, a warm attic produces ice dams and represents a major loss of heat in most homes. This is heat that you are paying for when the furnace is running. A complete thermal envelope separates every conditioned interior space of your home from outdoor and unconditioned spaces (such as your garage and attic) with a layer of insulation. Every thermal envelope is different. RetroGreen Energy assigns a BPI-certified professional to design and define the ideal thermal envelope for every home.