Kevin Boutilier is Halifax Regional Municipality’s Community Energy Manager. After receiving a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2013, Kevin began working in the renewable energy industry, gaining knowledge of solar energy system design, feasibility, installation and operation. In his current position, Kevin is responsible for the successful delivery of the Solar City program, a new Retrofit Pilot program and the Municipal Electric Vehicle Strategy. He is also supporting the implementation of HalifACT, the municipality’s climate action plan that aims to reduce community-wide emissions by 75% below 2016 levels and achieve net-zero by 2050.