Pam Kiely
Associate Vice President, U.S. Climate
Work
Pam Kiely is the Associate Vice President of U.S. Climate at Environmental Defense Fund and works at the intersection of state and federal regulatory policy. Pam currently spearheads EDF’s subnational carbon markets work across the United States. Previously, Pam led EDF’s work with states and power companies to implement the Clean Power Plan as well as efforts to secure major state-level transitions of power generation infrastructure from high-emitting to clean sources.
Background
Prior to joining EDF, Pam founded PK Strategies and consulted for a wide range of clients on climate and energy issues with a specific focus on regulatory and legislative efforts across the Intermountain West. Earlier in her career Pam led the advocacy organization Environment Colorado, managing the group’s statewide political and policy work. Across these positions, Pam has focused on accelerating renewable energy deployment, designing and implementing successful greenhouse gas mitigation policies, and developing holistic policy solutions to address multi-pollutant emission reduction challenges.
A graduate of Harvard University, Pam is a former competitive cyclist and sailboat captain for Outward Bound.
Education
BA, Harvard University
Latest pieces
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The key to reaching Biden’s new climate goal: An enforceable clean electricity standard that slashes pollution
June 10, 2021
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Governor Inslee is leading the race against climate change. Other governors should keep up.
May 18, 2021
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Rhetoric to reality: U.S. states must turn climate commitments into policies that deliver
December 8, 2020
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Oregon’s cap-and-invest program clears first legislative hurdle
May 17, 2019
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2016 Wrap-Up: States, Power Companies Lead in Cutting Carbon; Election Not Slowing Expected 2017 Progress
January 4, 2017