
Larissa Koehler
Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior Attorney
Work
Areas of expertise:
State and federal zero-emission vehicle policy
Description
Larissa engages in zero-emission vehicle policymaking across the U.S. at the state and federal level, including in California, New York, New Jersey and Illinois, to ensure a clean, cost-effective and equitable transition to zero-emission trucks and buses. She is based in Chicago, Illinois.
From 2018 to early 2020, Larissa was on temporary assignment in London, where she focused on electrification of transport, improving air quality through UK legislation and implementing EU policy to minimize methane emissions in the energy sector.
Background
Larissa has long been passionate about environmental preservation and pursued that interest by majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton and focusing on environmental law while at George Washington University.
Education
- J.D., George Washington University Law School
- A.B., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University
Latest pieces
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One year later, taking stock of state “action plans” on clean trucks, buses
Energy Exchange, July 20, 2023 -
The Electric Truck Market Is Ready. Colorado Should Seize The Momentum
Energy Exchange Blog, April 19, 2023 -
With beneficial electrification plans, the Illinois Commerce Commission takes a step towards reducing harmful emissions
Energy Exchange Blog, March 23, 2023 -
California paves the way to an electric vehicle future with new electrification framework
Energy Exchange Blog, December 8, 2022 -
EPA must protect California’s life-saving clean truck rules
Energy Exchange Blog, August 3, 2022 -
Multi-state “action plan” on zero-emission trucks, buses is robust, but key additions are needed
Energy Exchange Blog, June 3, 2022 -
For Colorado’s clean truck ambition, it’s time for action, not delay
Energy Exchange Blog, April 20, 2022 -
States have an opportunity to be more ambitious in new “action plan” on zero-emission trucks, buses
Energy Exchange Blog, March 14, 2022
Press materials
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Colorado Adopts Protective New Standards for Zero-Emission Trucks
April 21, 2023 -
Nearly Two Dozen U.S. and Canadian States Endorse Roadmap to 100% Zero-Emission Trucks by 2050
July 27, 2022 -
Broad Coalition Petitions AQCC for Faster Action on Clean Trucks
March 18, 2022 -
California Regulators Approve $780 Million to Drive Clean Transportation
May 31, 2018 -
Regulators Bring California Closer to a Clean Transportation Future
January 11, 2018 -
California Needs Stronger Health Protections from Smog – EDF
February 2, 2015