Kirk Johnson is a veteran trailblazer in advancing energy efficiency and driving market transformation across Canada. As President of Eco-Efficiency Consulting, Kirk has designed over $300 million in sustainability programs, triggering more than $1 billion in project investments that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance cost savings, and empower market actors to take climate action.

With over two decades of experience, Kirk has led transformative programs for provincial and municipal agencies, national industry associations, educational institutions, and NGOs. His innovative contributions include the Canadian adaptation of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily High-Rise Standard, SBC EnergySPRING, CaGBC GREEN UP, and the City of Toronto’s Green Standard (TGS – Energy Section). He has also developed critical workforce development initiatives such as the University of Waterloo’s Career Accelerator Program, funded by ISED, NRCan, the Ministry of Energy, and ECCC.

Kirk has been instrumental in managing landmark energy efficiency incentives, including the long-running High-Performance New Construction (HPNC) program, GREEN ON Residential Incentives for HRAI, and existing building incentive programs for BOMA Toronto (BOMA CDM) and the City of Toronto (Better Buildings Partnership). Beyond his program work, he has chaired and co-chaired sustainability panels and committees for organizations like ULI-Toronto, NRCan, EnerQuality, TAF, Earth Day Canada, and the City of Toronto.