Matt prides himself on translating research findings into actionable solutions to support the clean energy transition. He brings more than a decade of experience working to decarbonize the built environment via positions in—and engagements with—governments, utilities, and industry. Before joining the Building Decarbonization Alliance, Matt held consulting roles at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors and Deloitte, and worked in industry and non-profit organizations focusing on green building design and legal analysis. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering and psychology from the University of Waterloo, and a law degree from Dalhousie University. He also earned an MBA from Saint Mary’s University. Matt also co-authored The Case for Building Electrification in Canada, our foundational position paper.
Mathieu bridges technical expertise and policy strategy, backed by 15 years in both applied decarbonization and clean energy consulting. He has advised governments, utilities, industry groups and property owners on initiatives ranging from building-level projects to sector-wide assessments and strategies across North America. Previously, he was a Managing Consultant at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors where he acted as the firm’s heating decarbonization lead, and was an efficiency engineer before that. Mathieu holds a master’s in mechanical engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and an MBA from HEC Montréal and is a registered Professional Engineer in Québec.