Matthew, Founder and CEO of Earthrise Building Services in Whitehorse, Yukon, has dedicated himself to advancing residential deep energy retrofits in northern Canada. A Professional Engineer with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Matthew previously managed the energy efficiency programs for the Government of Yukon. While there, he played a pivotal role in developing Yukon’s climate change mitigation strategies and orchestrated the deployment of a network of electric vehicle chargers, enabling high-speed charging along Yukon’s highways. Additionally, Matthew has contributed to the development and delivery of Yukon’s energy efficiency incentive programs and led research into the effectiveness of cold climate heat pumps in the north. His diverse background includes significant periods in manufacturing and telecommunications, focusing on lean process improvement.
With substantial experience in academia, government, and the private sector, Matthew aims to integrate the unique strengths of these sectors to revolutionize how residential retrofits are planned and executed. Along with his team, he is exploring modern tools and techniques to streamline the retrofit process for northern homeowners, to ultimately replace anxiety and confusion with peace of mind.
