Elizabeth B. Stein
Lead Counsel, Energy Transition
Work
As Lead Counsel, Energy Transition, Elizabeth engages in state proceedings to advocate for aligning energy policies with state climate policies, with a particular focus on reducing reliance on oil and gas in the transportation and building sectors.
Background
Elizabeth has successfully developed and advocated for best practices in the electric system that make sure the grid is resilient, and supports sustainability and reliability. To make this happen, Elizabeth collaborates with state and local agencies.
She was named among City & State New York's 2021 Energy & Environment Power 100, and Crain’s New York Business’ 'Notable Women in Law’ in 2019.
Prior to coming to EDF, Elizabeth was a transactional real estate attorney.
Education
- AB Harvard (1995)
- JD New York University (2003)
Publications
E. B. Stein and J. Gundlach (2020). “Harmonizing States' Energy Utility Regulation Frameworks and Climate Laws: A Case Study of New York”, Energy Law Journal 41:211, 211-260
E. B. Stein, B. Spiller and L. Koehler (2020). "Smart Pricing Principles for Charging Electric Trucks and Buses: Cost Containment and Bill Manageability," EDF Fact Sheet
E. B. Stein and F. Ucar (2017). “Driving Environmental Outcomes Through Utility Reform: Lessons from New York REV”, EDF Whitepaper
The Rise of DG: Options for Addressing the Environmental Consequences of Increased Distributed Generation, Frank J. Guarini Center on Environmental, and Land Use Law at NYU School of Law (February, 2016)
Latest pieces
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The time has come for NYPSC to focus on charging infrastructure for trucks and buses
May 11, 2022
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An all-inclusive way to look at energy transition in New Jersey
April 11, 2022
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New Jersey BPU’s electric truck and bus charging infrastructure proposal: A solid first step but more is needed
October 6, 2021
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A 100% clean transportation future requires smart electricity pricing for trucks and buses
October 13, 2020
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New York’s EV plan takes small but critical steps in the right direction
July 16, 2020
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Regulators Take First Step to Ensure New York’s Distributed Energy Future is Clean
February 25, 2016
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New York’s REV Proceeding Envisions a New Clean Energy Marketplace – but How Clean is it?
March 19, 2015
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New York’s ‘Reforming the Energy Vision’ Just Got a Little Bit Clearer
March 12, 2015
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If Time-Variant Electricity Pricing Offers So Many Benefits, Why Don’t We Have More of It?
March 2, 2015
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Utility 2.0: New York State Envisions New Platform Giving Equal Priority to Clean Energy Solutions
October 15, 2014