Timothy O'Connor
Senior Director and Senior Attorney, Energy Transition Strategy
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Tim O’Connor is a Senior Director and Senior Attorney in Environmental Defense Fund’s Energy Program in California where he currently leads the organization’s strategy on energy transitions – focused on reducing fossil fuel use and dependence in global heavy and medium duty transport markets and the built environment. Since joining EDF in 2007, he has been involved at state agencies and legislatures on climate and clean energy initiatives, with particular focus on oil and gas production and delivery, clean energy, cap-and-trade, transportation fuels and clean vehicles. During this time, Tim has also managed EDF’s participation in both state and federal courts in California on issues related to climate change, fuels and energy.
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Latest pieces
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California implements revolutionary new utility model for gas leaks
August 22, 2019
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The right way for California to divest from natural gas
March 19, 2019
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California’s move to cut utility gas leaks is a critical part of moving towards a low carbon future
October 10, 2018
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What this summer’s heat waves tell us about America’s electric grid
July 26, 2018
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Pollution monitors should be standard in LA’s oilfields
February 6, 2018
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Bringing new pollution-sensing technology to California
December 1, 2017
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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
