
Lauren Navarro
Senior Manager, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Work
Areas of expertise:
Legislation and policy, transportation electrification, electricity systems
Description
As Senior Manager for EDF’s Energy program in California, Lauren works with the state’s legislature and agencies to enact policies that reduce pollution, enhance our communities and increase economic opportunities for people and businesses. She works closely with diverse stakeholders to bring complicated issues to thoughtful, win-win resolutions.
Lauren has worked at the intersection of people, the environment and energy policy since 2007 – areas rife with conflict. Having previously studied mediation, she has demonstrated that when people work together, they can accomplish more. A natural coalition builder, her record of success is built on her ability to weave together diverse perspectives into real, enduring solutions.
Background
Items of Interest
- Board Member, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies
- Admitted to California State Bar, 2007
- Graduated University of California Davis School of Law (King Hall), 2007
- Graduated Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, University of California Davis, 2004 (minor: English), cum laude
Latest pieces
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The building blocks are in place for a strong Advanced Clean Fleets rule in California
Energy Exchange Blog, January 17, 2023 -
The Advanced Clean Fleets rule explained
Energy Exchange Blog, October 4, 2022 -
Now is the time for California to go bold on electric trucks and buses
Energy Exchange Blog, July 26, 2022 -
California policymakers want feedback on how to make it easier to finance electric trucks, buses
Energy Exchange Blog, March 9, 2022 -
New California law will make it easier to finance electric trucks, buses
Energy Exchange Blog, October 9, 2021 -
New bill will make it easier, cheaper to buy electric trucks and buses
Energy Exchange Blog, April 23, 2021 -
California bill aimed at wildfires effectively bans clean energy that may help prevent them
EDF Energy Exchange, April 16, 2018 -
Accelerating the clean energy revolution
Source, May 17, 2012
Press materials
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California passes landmark policy to manufacture more electric trucks and buses
June 25, 2020 -
Governor Brown Signs Path-Breaking Clean Energy Package
September 14, 2018 -
California Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Regional Grid Bill, Undercuts New 100 Percent Clean Energy Target
August 31, 2018 -
Governor Brown has New Opportunities for Climate and Clean Energy Leadership in Final Year
January 25, 2018 -
California Misses Opportunity for More Jobs, Cleaner Air with 100% Clean Energy
September 16, 2017 -
New California Energy Bill Protects Vulnerable Communities from Pollution
September 27, 2016 -
California Governor Signs Demand Response Legislation, Affirms State’s Clean Energy Leadership
September 29, 2014 -
California Elected Officials Vote to Accelerate State’s Clean Energy Economy
August 27, 2014