Erin Murphy
Senior Attorney, Energy Markets & Utility Regulation
Work
Erin represents EDF in regulatory proceedings involving the design of wholesale and retail natural gas markets, seeking to facilitate the clean energy transformation. She advocates before state public utility commissions for gas supply planning mechanisms to prevent unneeded long-term investments in gas infrastructure, and for utility adoption of programs to reduce methane emissions from gas distribution networks. Erin also advocates before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for new and better ways to facilitate renewable energy integration and harmonize the wholesale natural gas and electricity markets.
Background
Before joining the Energy Program, Erin was an attorney with EDF’s U.S. Clean Air team, where she worked to defend the Clean Car and Clean Truck Standards through advocacy in administrative proceedings and before the D.C. Circuit court. As part of a campaign to hold the Trump Administration accountable for its efforts to undo crucial pollution limits, Erin managed a portfolio of Freedom of Information Act requests and, when necessary, brought suit in federal district courts.
Erin clerked for Associate Justice Jeffrey Hjelm of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, and previously worked with Delaware State Parks and on political campaigns.
Education
Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center
B.A., Environmental Science, University of Florida, cum laude
Latest pieces
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Proposed Acquisition of New Jersey Utilities Must be Consistent with Climate Goals
December 7, 2022
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The New York Utility Commission institutes a climate planning framework
May 19, 2022
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New research shows Boston methane emissions continue, despite pipe replacement efforts
October 28, 2021
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Climate planning is key for New York’s gas infrastructure
October 25, 2021
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New York regulators must act on Con Edison’s contract with Mountain Valley Pipeline
October 14, 2020