Adam Peltz

Work

Adam Peltz is an attorney for EDF’s energy program, where he focuses on natural gas regulation and policy. Adam works to ensure that natural gas provides real and sustained carbon benefits without harming the environment or health of the communities where drilling occurs.

Background

Adam started as a legal fellow with EDF in 2011, working on natural gas as well as international climate efforts. During law school, he studied international development and climate change law, and interned at the Legal Resources Centre in Ghana, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in Washington, D.C., and with the Geneva, Switzerland-based carbon credit certifier the Gold Standard.

Education

• Boston University School of Law, J.D.
• Boston University, M.A. in International Relations
• University of Chicago, B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs

Professional Activities

• Member, State Bar of New York, 2012-present