Matt Watson
Associate Vice President, Climate and Energy Program
Work
Matt assists in leading EDF’s Oil & Gas Program, with particular attention to methane emissions and impacts to communities, public health and the environment. He manages projects and teams working on both state and federal issues and coordinates efforts between the EDF Oil & Gas Program and other climate and energy programs within EDF.
Background
In previous roles at EDF, Matt worked on federal energy policy in the electric power sector. Prior to joining EDF, Matt worked on energy and environmental policy at the state and local levels in Texas. Most recently, he served as Policy Director for the Mayor of Austin, Texas – where he was responsible for launching several nationally leading programs on energy efficiency and climate protection.
Education
Matt holds a BA in Law & Society from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.
Latest pieces
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Methane standards are the law of the land; it’s time to stop litigation and start complying
August 15, 2017
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Leading States Tackling Fugitive Emissions Problem Head-On
April 10, 2014
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What LEED Did for Buildings, This Could do for Shale Gas Production
January 21, 2014
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Is BLM Phoning It In?
May 17, 2013
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Ohio Energy Bill Falls Short Of Governor’s Vision For Chemical Disclosure
May 25, 2012
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Ohio Senate Passes Major Energy Legislation: All Eyes On The Ohio House To Restore Provisions On Chemical Disclosure
May 16, 2012
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Mixed Bag Out Of Pennsylvania On Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure
February 9, 2012
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Colorado Sets The Bar On Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure
December 13, 2011
