Work

Timothy "Tim" O'Connor works on measures to implement the California State Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.

His areas of expertise are:

• development of regulatory systems and policies to ensure accurate accounting of greenhouse gas emissions
• use and growth of low carbon alternative fuels
• greenhouse gas emission reduction offsets.

Background

• J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law, 2006
• M.E.M., Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment, 2001
• B.S., University of Oregon, 1998

Before joining Environmental Defense Fund, Tim was a Senior Air Quality Inspector for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District in San Francisco, regulating heavy industry sources such a refineries, power plants and chemical manufacturing facilities.

Tim has also served as a fellow with the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Intern at the U.S. Department of Justice.