Neil Matouka

Work

Neil works in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research as the Fifth California Climate Change Assessment Program Manager. He manages the intragency Fifth Assessment program, supports the OPR team, and represents OPR and the Fifth Assessment at state- and federal-level collaborative functions and working groups.

Previously, Neil worked at the California Air Resources Board as the Local Government Climate Action Planning Liaison, guiding research, maintaining resources, and acting as an internal and external liaison for local climate action planning, implementing voluntary emissions reduction targets to help meet California's greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030 and 2050.

Prior to California, Neil worked and lived in North Carolina, co-founding an environmental business consulting firm. There, he specialized in helping small businesses and startups refine their business models, launch novel products, and streamline operations to minimize environmental impacts. While in Durham, NC, Neil was a member of the Duke University Campus Sustainability Committee and served as the law representative on the Durham City/County Environmental Affairs Board.

Neil also works with the National Parks Conservation Association as a member of the National Board of volunteers and the Pacific Regional Council, providing critical feedback and input on creating the next generation of park advocates. Recently, he was the Board Secretary of the Michigan Rugby Foundation, working with the University of Michigan and current University of Michigan Rugby Football Club and University of Michigan Women's Rugby Football Club to enhance, enrich, and ensure the continuous growth of rugby, and its positive impact on the current and future students of the University of Michigan.

About

Neil Matouka is a green building and district-scale advanced energy professional working with communities across California to develop climate solutions make the jump to an equitable, low-carbon future.

Neil holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment, specializing in Environmental Economics and Policy and focusing on technology evaluation and marketization. He is also a retired rugby player, hikes, and enjoys reading in foreign languages.

Professional Accreditations:

• Certified Green Building Professional/GreenRated Advisor
• EcoDistricts Accredited Professional

Contact

• LinkedIn
• Mastodon

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