Michael Colvin
Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
Work
Areas of expertise:
California energy policy, utility policy
Description
Michael leads EDF’s California energy policy advocacy focusing on strategies for transitioning California's energy markets from gas-powered electricity to clean energy.
Background
Michael Colvin spent 10 years at the California Public Utilities Commission working on energy and safety matters.
Education
Masters of Public Policy, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley
B.S. Environmental Economics and Policy, UC Berkeley with honors
Latest pieces
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As California moves closer to authorizing a West-wide electricity market, new analysis shows how the market will benefit other Western states
Climate 411 Blog, May 23, 2025 -
California is on the path to a regional electricity market
Climate 411, February 24, 2025 -
Strategies and Principles to Decarbonize Your Local Gas Utility
Climate 411 Blog, December 21, 2022 -
California paves the way to an electric vehicle future with new electrification framework
Energy Exchange Blog, December 8, 2022 -
Growing the California Grid
Climate 411 Blog, October 27, 2022 -
My perspectives on how we can inspire the next generation of Black climate leaders.
Growing Returns Blog, October 26, 2022 -
How to stop worrying about gas prices for good: Act quickly to fully decarbonize the economy
Energy Exchange Blog, October 10, 2022 -
How to stop worrying about gas prices for good: Act quickly to fully decarbonize the economy
Energy Exchange, October 10, 2022
Press materials
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Action on Pathways Initiative Proposal Will Boost Affordable, Reliable Clean Energy
November 22, 2024 -
California Assemblymember Chris Holden Takes the Lead on Regional Electricity Grid Integration to Enhance Reliability and Lower Costs
February 8, 2023 -
Governor Newsom steps up California oil and gas oversight
November 19, 2019