2026
Emerging Leaders
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Justin MacDonald, P.Eng

Director, Energy Engineering, EastPoint Engineering Ltd

Justin has orchestrated one of Canada’s largest recommissioning portfolios, spanning over 200 buildings and with an impressive 90%+ implementation rate of deliverables. At DND Halifax alone, his team identified 61,000 GJ thermal and 46,000 GJ electrical savings across 76 buildings, translating to $2.3M in annual utility savings and 8,000 tonnes of GHG reductions in under three years. He also developed GHG reduction plans for major Nova Scotia agencies, unlocking over 90 million kWh of renewable energy annually and cutting 45,000 tonnes of emissions. Leading a team of 15 engineers and mentoring 45 more, Justin also champions knowledge-sharing through the AEE Canada East and the annual STEER conference.