Veronica Ung-Kono
Attorney, U.S. Clean Energy
Work
Areas of expertise:
Transmission, Interconnection, and Clean Energy Policy, Utility Regulation, and Wholesale Electricity Markets
Description
As an attorney, Veronica represents EDF in federal and state regulatory proceedings related to energy transmission and clean energy. Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, she advocates for the development and implementation of market designs and rules that encourage the development and use of clean and distributed energy resources to meet system needs. Before state public utility commissions, she advocates for regulatory policies and ratemaking practices that reduce methane emissions and prevent overinvestment in new or expanded gas infrastructure.
Background
Previously, Veronica served as a Staff Attorney on the Climate and Energy Team at the National Wildlife Federation. She also served on the Cancer Free Economy Network’s Council and led the Network’s Emerging Leaders Program. In 2021, she was appointed to a Department of Energy Fellowship with the Vermont Public Utility Commission.
Juris Doctor, Vermont Law School
Master’s in Energy Regulation and Law, Vermont Law School
Member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the American Bar Association, New England Women in Energy and the Environment, and the New Mexico Bar Association
Latest pieces
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New report highlights the value of participation in utility decision-making
Energy Exchange Blog, July 20, 2026 -
Powering the West’s future requires smart grid planning. A new report shows how.
Climate 411 Blog, March 5, 2026 -
Unlocking affordable, clean power: Colorado’s big move to build transmission lines
Climate 411 Blog, August 19, 2025
Press materials
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EDF, Gridworks report confirms intervenor compensation can strengthen utility commission decision-making
July 20, 2026 -
Bipartisan coalition of 11 Western governors commit to collaborating on transmission lines, building a stronger, well-connected regional grid
June 30, 2026 -
Colorado Selects Key Electric Transmission Projects to Unlock More Affordable, Clean Power
July 10, 2025