Mary Barber
Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Work
As EDF’s Director, New Jersey Clean Energy, Mary Barber focuses on climate and energy in New Jersey. She works with New Jersey’s Office of Clean Energy, the Board of Public Utilities, and the legislature to advocate for our clean energy priorities. She’s helping develop policy related to electric grid resiliency in the post-Sandy era and working to introduce new clean energy technologies and the finance mechanisms that fund them to New Jersey.
Background
Mary has extensive experience in New York City government and nonprofit management. She served as chief of staff for former New York City Council Member Ronnie Eldridge where she directed Ms. Eldridge’s policy and legislative work. Following the City Council, Mary was the director of operations and external relations for a human services agency managing budget, development and government relations.
Degrees
B.A., Elmira College
Latest pieces
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Zero-emission trucks and buses can improve our climate, clean air future
September 25, 2019
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Transforming transportation in New Jersey
August 19, 2019
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Clean energy bill: A roadmap for New Jersey
April 12, 2018
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New Jersey’s considering a nuclear bailout. Here’s why we don’t need it.
December 12, 2017
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Here’s how New Jersey can capitalize on its best clean energy investment opportunities
December 5, 2017
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New Jersey’s new governor campaigned on a robust clean energy plan. Let’s get started.
November 16, 2017
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Boost Investor Confidence and Watch America’s Energy Market Transform
March 24, 2016
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New Jersey Accelerates Energy Efficiency Adoption with this New Pilot Project
October 15, 2015
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New Jersey Should Leverage Private Capital to Achieve Resilient Energy Goals
January 15, 2015
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New Jersey Transit Becomes a Leader in Microgrids
September 29, 2014
