Mary Barber
State Director, New York and New Jersey
Work
Areas of expertise:
New York and New Jersey energy policy, vehicle electrification, energy efficiency
Mary Barber currently serves as state director, New York and New Jersey, for Environmental Defense Fund. In this role, Ms. Barber focuses on climate, clean energy and resilience policy in New York and New Jersey, working alongside government agencies, nonprofits and businesses to develop sound, science-based climate policies. Ms. Barber was instrumental in advocating for the passage of Congestion Pricing in New York and is working for the program to be implemented fairly to reduce traffic congestion and fund public transportation improvements. She is also active in advancing the policies and programs to electrify trucks and buses and decarbonizing the natural gas distribution system to achieve New York’s ambitious climate goals.
Background
Prior to her current role, Mary was an integral part of EDF’s efforts to advocate for the passage of Congestion Pricing in New York City, which was approved and could help fund public transportation, cut traffic and improve air quality in the Big Apple. She was also instrumental in advocating for the passage of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Act of 2018, which set the state on a path to source 50 percent of its power from renewables by 2030. In 2010, Mary launched EDF’s Investor Confidence Project (ICP), a system designed to develop building retrofit opportunities into reliable Investor Ready Energy Efficient™ projects.
Degrees
B.A., Elmira College
Latest pieces
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New Jersey’s road to clean transportation revs up with advanced clean trucks rule
May 19, 2021
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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