Kevin Kelly Atlanta -3
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For over 20 years, Kevin Kelly has been a trusted leader in the world of natural resource conservation, environmental finance, and public policy in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, Kevin brings a unique mix of technical knowledge, financial insight, and strategic leadership to his roles as Legacy Capital Advisor to the Southface Energy Institute and principal at Kirkwood & Kelly Consulting.
Kevin’s journey began in state government, where he spent a decade working with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). In those roles, he was directly involved in shaping environmental policy, designing funding mechanisms for infrastructure and conservation, and developing partnerships that empowered local communities to invest in sustainable solutions.
Whether it was improving access to clean water, advancing renewable energy initiatives, or helping municipalities plan for growth with environmental integrity, Kevin has been at the forefront of Georgia’s conservation efforts.
Now, as a consulting Legacy Capital Advisor, Kevin supports the Southface Energy Institute in its mission to drive energy efficiency, healthy building practices, and climate resilience throughout the Southeast. His work includes advising on capital strategy, evaluating investment opportunities, and helping align financial tools with impactful sustainability goals.
Through his consulting firm, Kirkwood & Kelly Consulting, Kevin collaborates with a broad range of clients — from environmental nonprofits to public agencies — providing guidance on program development, policy design, and environmental finance. His strategic approach helps organizations move from vision to implementation, ensuring that well-meaning sustainability goals are backed by practical and fundable plans.
With each project, Kevin remains committed to a simple but powerful idea: that good environmental policy and smart financial planning must go hand in hand. His work continues to shape a greener, more resilient Georgia — one policy, one partnership, and one project at a time.
From Policy to Practice: A Deep Legacy in Environmental Leadership
Kevin’s journey began in state government, where he spent a decade working with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). In those roles, he was directly involved in shaping environmental policy, designing funding mechanisms for infrastructure and conservation, and developing partnerships that empowered local communities to invest in sustainable solutions.
Whether it was improving access to clean water, advancing renewable energy initiatives, or helping municipalities plan for growth with environmental integrity, Kevin has been at the forefront of Georgia’s conservation efforts.
A Strategic Advisor at the Intersection of Capital and Conservation
Now, as a consulting Legacy Capital Advisor, Kevin supports the Southface Energy Institute in its mission to drive energy efficiency, healthy building practices, and climate resilience throughout the Southeast. His work includes advising on capital strategy, evaluating investment opportunities, and helping align financial tools with impactful sustainability goals.
Through his consulting firm, Kirkwood & Kelly Consulting, Kevin collaborates with a broad range of clients — from environmental nonprofits to public agencies — providing guidance on program development, policy design, and environmental finance. His strategic approach helps organizations move from vision to implementation, ensuring that well-meaning sustainability goals are backed by practical and fundable plans.
Guiding Georgia Toward a Greener Tomorrow
Kevin Kelly’s expertise continues to be sought after by those looking to implement responsible, forward-thinking environmental strategies. His deep understanding of Georgia’s regulatory environment, coupled with his talent for creating viable financial frameworks, makes him a key contributor to some of the state’s most critical sustainability initiatives.With each project, Kevin remains committed to a simple but powerful idea: that good environmental policy and smart financial planning must go hand in hand. His work continues to shape a greener, more resilient Georgia — one policy, one partnership, and one project at a time.