Christopher Casey
Board Member
Christopher Casey, a senior attorney in the Climate & Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), champions climate and clean energy policies in New York. Within NRDC’s Eastern Energy and Sustainable FERC project teams, he drives initiatives focusing on NYISO wholesale electricity markets, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. Previously, Casey practiced energy law at a boutique firm in New Jersey, served as assistant attorney general for the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission, and contributed to a consumer-owned utility. He holds a Juris Doctor and a Master’s in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree from Bates College.