Originally from Cape Breton Island, David Taylor, P. Eng. is the Manager of Sustainability and Energy Management at UPEI. His chief responsibilities are to create policy and strategy direction for the campus on sustainability and energy management. As well, he researches and suggests energy saving opportunities while also reporting on progress. He began his latest career move in August of 2007.

Previous to that, the mechanical engineering graduate of the Technical University of Nova Scotia worked in various positions relating to energy efficiency at Nova Scotia Power, with the Federal Government’s EnerGuide Program, and most recently, as an instructor at Nova Scotia Community College specializing in energy efficient and sustainable building practices.

David lives in Charlottetown with his wife Lisa, son Stuart and an assortment of family pets.