retrofit

Around 29 million British homes require retrofitting by 2050, according to the UK Green Building Council, an industry body.

The company says existing diesel-electric trains could also be retrofitted with batteries to save money.

Funds earmarked for seismic retrofits and other renovations of old buildings will be included in the payment for the Gas Company Tower.

Getting the maximum grant amount would pay for about half the cost of a typical retrofit, which averages about $20,000 to $25,000.

California legislators for years have granted extensions on a 1994 law requiring hospitals to retrofit their buildings to withstand earthquakes.