Lauren Navarro
Senior Manager, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Work
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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Now is the time for California to go bold on electric trucks and buses
July 26, 2022
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California policymakers want feedback on how to make it easier to finance electric trucks, buses
March 9, 2022
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Groundbreaking clean truck initiative will reduce air pollution in California
April 29, 2020
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California’s smart and economically savvy plan for electrifying trucks
March 6, 2020
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How companies are using electric trucks to reduce air pollution and save money
November 15, 2019
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New bill provides California with a powerful tool to reduce emissions and improve air quality
September 27, 2019
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Sacramento leads by example on cleaner energy with help from electrification
October 25, 2018
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100% by 2045: California evaluates one of the nation’s biggest clean energy goals
June 27, 2018
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California’s legislative session could be huge for state economy and world climate
April 26, 2018
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California bill aimed at wildfires effectively bans clean energy that may help prevent them
April 16, 2018