Pam Kiely
Associate Vice President, U.S. Region
Work
Areas of expertise:
U.S. climate and energy policy, carbon markets, legislative and regulatory strategy, subnational policy
Description
Pam Kiely is the Associate Vice President, U.S. Region 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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As the U.S. braces for environmental attacks, it’s up to states to lead on climate
Climate 411, December 5, 2024 -
The key to reaching Biden’s new climate goal: An enforceable clean electricity standard that slashes pollution
Climate 411 Blog, June 28, 2021 -
Governor Inslee is leading the race against climate change. Other governors should keep up.
Climate 411 Blog, May 20, 2021 -
Low-income energy efficiency
Source, February 1, 2018
Press materials
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Analysis: If Leading Governors Turn Climate Pledges into Policy, States Can Shrink U.S. Emissions Gap to Paris Target in Half
December 5, 2023 -
Climate Leadership States Could Cut U.S. “Emissions Gap” in 2030 by Nearly Half, if Governors Deliver on Commitments
July 13, 2023 -
EPA Grants from Inflation Reduction Act Will Help States and Communities Deliver Cuts in Climate Pollution
March 1, 2023 -
Oregon’s New Climate Protection Program Helps Move Governor Brown’s Climate Pledge to Policy, But Gaps Remain
December 16, 2021 -
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island Must Cut Transportation Pollution to Achieve Climate Commitments
November 22, 2021 -
Oregon Legislature Passes Ambitious Clean Electricity Standard, Provides Model for Federal Policy
June 28, 2021 -
Bill Makes Progress on Environmental Justice, but Colorado Must Step Up Action to Beat the Climate Crisis
June 8, 2021 -
EDF Petitions Colorado Air Quality Control Commission to Establish Legally-binding Climate Pollution Limit
December 23, 2020