Edward Yim

Energy Policy Advisor
Department of Energy and Environment, District of Columbia

Edward P. Yim is Policy Advisor for the District of Columbia's Department of Energy and Environment. In this role, he advises the Department on energy policy, performs research and data analysis, and develops innovative initiatives and projects to help achieve the Department's energy sustainability and resiliency goals. He also represents the Department before the District of Columbia's Public Service Commission. Recently, he has been leading the effort to develop the climate and energy plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 50% by 2032, called Clean Energy DC, and to develop a Zero Energy Neighborhood pilot in D.C. He has also been leading the District Government's efforts on modernizing the energy delivery system in the District to prepare for the "Grid of the Future," as well as developing non-wires solutions based on least-cost, least-carbon principles. He began his career as an architect, and then became an energy lawyer to focus on his passion for sustainability. He has practiced energy and environmental law for nearly 10 years on topics ranging from electricity market, renewable energy and natural gas, water utilities, and he is a certified passive house consultant.