At WalterFedy, we recognize that addressing climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time.
The transition to a low-carbon economy requires strategic planning and decisive action by municipalities, institutions, and organizations that recognize the tangible benefits of adhering to industry performance benchmarks.
That’s why we are proud to announce that Patrick Darby, Partner and Team Manager of the Energy and Carbon Solutions group, along with Matt Woods, Associate and Energy and Carbon Project Manager have received their ASHRAE Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP) certification.
They are 2 of the 11 professionals in Canada and 2 of the 64 professionals worldwide, to boast this title.
This certification aims to train professionals involved in the built environment in assessing, analyzing, and developing effective and sustainable strategies to reduce or eliminate the life-cycle carbon footprint of new and existing buildings. This certification covers the fundamental principles, techniques, and tools that could be used in a decarbonization strategy while also addressing the impact of the ever-changing political and social context on said strategies. To offer our clients a quality experience and multi-disciplinary expertise, we must strive to grow our knowledge base and skill set, especially on decarbonization and energy solutions as it becomes a growing corporate concern to reach net zero goals.
Explore our commitment to the fight against climate change here.
Meet The Experts!
Patrick Darby
Patrick has been at the forefront of driving decarbonization and net-zero initiatives in both retrofits and new construction, significantly contributing to advancing sustainable practices within the building industry. His practical knowledge spans planning, design, construction, building operations, and sustainable methodologies.
As a Partner and Team Manager of our Energy and Carbon Solutions group, Patrick seamlessly integrates his mechanical design expertise with a deep understanding of current and emerging sustainable practices. He leads his team in spearheading initiatives focused on Energy Audits, Engineering Studies, Energy and GHG planning, thermal and electrical metering, conceptual and schematic engineering design, and measurement and verification services across diverse sectors and project scopes.
Patrick’s technical proficiency and leadership capabilities enable him to comprehend client objectives and champion their journey toward sustainable transformation, supporting both short- and long-term initiatives in the pursuit of decarbonization and net-zero targets.
Matt Woods
Matt is a passionate Energy and Carbon Project Manager with broad experience completing energy efficiency projects in the public and private sectors. Matt has a comprehensive understanding of transmission and distribution systems, as well as energy efficient systems such as solar arrays. Throughout his career, he has provided his expertise on ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Energy Audits; conservation and demand management plans; and several government grant applications.
As a member of WalterFedy’s Energy and Carbon Solutions group, Matt has worked on the University of Waterloo’s Climate and Energy Action Plan, Oxford County’s energy planning program, resort-wide energy planning for Blue Mountain Resorts, and energy audits for the City of Kitchener and Blue Mountain Resorts, among many others.