Andrew H. Darrell
Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & Finance
Work
Andy Darrell wears two hats at EDF: Chief of Strategy, Global Energy and Finance, and New York Regional Director. Andy develops solutions that combine policy change and private investment, with a particular passion for ways to deliver clean energy and less pollution in large cities. He is developing strategy for EDF’s efforts to remove policy and finance barriers to clean energy in the US, Europe and internationally.
Andy serves as member of New York City’s Sustainability Advisory Board, beginning with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and continuing in that role with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Background
Before joining EDF, Andy was an associate at Davis Polk and Wardwell and founding executive director of two organizations mobilizing political and financial support for waterfront redevelopment for public space. In 2010, he was recognized as by Environmental Advocates of New York as advocate of the year.
Andy is a trustee of several philanthropic organizations, including International House (Chair, programs committee and member, audit committee); the Van Alen Institute (Vice-Chair, executive committee); and the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. He chairs the board and is President of the Stiftung ProEvolution, based in Switzerland, which expands access to clean energy in developing countries and helps innovative projects in climate and education scale up through networks and marketing.
Education
- J.D. (Law Review) from the University of Virginia
- Masters, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
- B.S. (magna cum laude), Georgetown University
Latest pieces
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Electrifying big trucks and buses could spark a $47B global market
November 19, 2020
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New electric buses are a holiday gift for New York City
December 23, 2019
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NYC’s small businesses want congestion pricing
March 12, 2019
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New York’s broken transit system is barrier to achieving ambitious climate goals
October 18, 2018
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New global underwriting standard for the buildings sector helps cities tackle pollution
February 22, 2018
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3 Ideas That Could Shape Our World After The Paris Climate Negotiations
November 24, 2015
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Clean Mountain Air Brings Clarity to Energy Debate at Vail Global Energy Forum
April 10, 2015
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Making clean energy financing a better investment option in Europe and beyond
April 1, 2015
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The clean energy future is near: The transformation of our electricity system
March 12, 2015
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Rebuilding for resiliency, with an eye toward the next Hurricane Sandy
October 31, 2013