President & Principal Consultant

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Anne Lombardi, P Eng

anne@florasustainability.ca

Anne Lombardi is a Professional Engineer dedicated to climate change mitigation in the built environment. As the Principal Consultant at Flora, she combines technical proficiency with creative, inquisitive engagement, applying energy and carbon assessment and optimization practices to develop strategic approaches for both individual projects and large portfolios.

With over 15 years of experience in energy performance analysis and consulting, Anne has provided expert guidance on a diverse range of projects across Canada, from decarbonization retrofit assessments for affordable housing, to development of technical training and incentive programs. Her background and key areas of expertise include:

  • Energy Performance Analysis: Energy modelling and analysis for new construction and retrofit projects in the commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential sectors

  • Energy/Carbon Standards & Regulations: Extensive knowledge of National Energy Code of Canada (NECB) requirements, as well as voluntary standards including LEED Certification, CaGBC Zero Carbon Buildings standard

  • Energy Strategy & Program Development: Project leadership and technical assessments to support the development of organizational or project-specific energy/carbon management plans

  • Program Development & Assessment: Experience managing large-scale initiatives, such as Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Commercial New Construction program, and conducting impact assessments for renewable energy developments.

  • Training & Education: Development and delivery of technical training for various applications from custom workshops to diploma programs

Anne is also an active participant in several industry associations, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and of the Design and Construction Institute (DCI), and co-chair of the ASHRAE Halifax Government Affairs Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Western and a Master’s in Physical Oceanography from Dalhousie. (How does a civil engineer and oceanographer end up as an energy modeller? Ask me about it sometime!).