Manager | Decarbonization
Penny Cole
Seattle, WA
Penny is widely recognized for her technical expertise, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to driving meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future.
Penny is an accomplished engineering professional and decarbonization leader who has been in the industry since 2002. She has an extensive background in the built environment, specializing in energy performance, high-performance building design, and decarbonization strategies. As Manager of Decarbonization Services, she leads initiatives that help teams reduce carbon emissions across building portfolios through data-driven analysis, energy modeling, and implementation of practical, scalable solutions. Penny is responsible for guiding multidisciplinary teams, developing decarbonization roadmaps, and advising clients on regulatory compliance, electrification strategies, and long-term sustainability goals. Her work focuses on aligning technical excellence with measurable environmental outcomes to support clients in achieving ambitious climate targets.
Licenses & Credentials:
- AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- ASHRAE Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP)
- LEED BD+C Accredited Professional
- LEED ID+C Accredited Professional
- WELL Accredited Professional
- Living Future Accreditation (LFA)
- ASHRAE Building Energy Modelling Professional (BEMP)
- IES Daylight Metrics Committee Member