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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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 -
The scoop on the Scoping Plan: CARB is not on track to achieve a zero-emission transportation sector (Part 4)
Climate 411 Blog, June 26, 2022 -
The scoop on the Scoping Plan: California’s plan falls short in ensuring equitable access to an affordable, clean and safe energy system (Part 2)
Climate 411 Blog, June 26, 2022