Timothy O'Connor
Director, California oil and gas
Work
Timothy is the Director of EDF’s Oil and Gas Program in California, working remotely from Los Angeles. Since joining EDF in 2007, Tim has been actively involved in all aspects of EDF’s climate and energy work in the state legislature, state and federal courts, and at the state Public Utilities Commission and Energy Commission on issues related to oil and gas, climate change and clean energy. Focusing on the implementation of AB 32, California’s landmark global warming law, alongside implementation of enacted methane legislation be helped author, Tim utilizes years of cross-cutting experiences in the government, non-profit and the private sectors to advocate for solutions to reduce pollution and support innovative solutions related to heavy industry and power plants, transportation fuels and vehicles, and compliance instruments in cap-and-trade programs.
Background
Prior to joining EDF, Tim was a senior compliance inspector at heavy industrial facilities including petroleum refineries and power plants in the San Francisco bay area. Tim holds a Masters of Environmental Management Degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University with specializations in Environmental and Public Interest Law.
Latest pieces
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Pollution monitors should be standard in LA’s oilfields
February 6, 2018
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NASA helped locate over 300 methane hot spots across California
October 2, 2017
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Californians benefit from continuous pollution monitoring at oil and gas sites
August 28, 2017
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Whether it’s safe or not, do we need Aliso Canyon?
July 25, 2017
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States to Trump: We’re not backing down on climate, clean air
March 28, 2017
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Five Far Reaching Opportunities to Modernize California Natural Gas Policy
January 24, 2017
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Aliso Canyon Decisions Must Be About More Than Just Near-Term Safety
January 19, 2017
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Aliso Canyon Disaster One Year Later: Some Progress, But More Action Needed
October 21, 2016
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A Simple Fix with a Big Benefit: California Lawmakers Consider Closing Loophole to Curb Gas Leaks
August 11, 2016
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Only the Gold Standard for the Golden State When Targeting Methane Pollution
July 21, 2016
