Jon Goldstein
Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Work
Areas of expertise:
State oil and gas policy, climate policy, federal lands
Description
Jon Goldstein leads EDF’s efforts to improve regulation of the oil and gas industry and protect air and water resources at the state and federal level.
Background
Prior to joining EDF, Jon served as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and Deputy Secretary of the state’s Environment Department where he both strengthened regulation of the oil and gas industry and promoted the deployment of renewable sources of energy. He served on the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority, Finance Authority and Water Trust Board and was elected chair of the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission and Mining Commission. He was also appointed by Governor Bill Richardson as New Mexico’s state liaison with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Jon’s journalism and communications experience includes posts as Governor Richardson’s Deputy Communications Director and Communications Director of the New Mexico Environment Department as well as work as a reporter and editor with the Baltimore Sun online and Time Magazine in New York.
Education: Jon received a Masters in Public Policy and a certificate in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs where he was also honored with the MPP Award for academic achievement and commitment to public service. He is also a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT with honors in History.
Publications
“How to build a better sepulcher: Lessons from New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 67 (5) 77-88, 2011
Latest pieces
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Five States That Are Moving Forward on Methane – Some May Surprise You!
Energy Exchange, September 12, 2024 -
Three ways EPA’s upcoming methane regulations will help slow climate change and protect public health
Energy Exchange, November 14, 2023 -
An urgent need for strong EPA methane protections
Energy Exchange Blog, February 27, 2023 -
New study shows huge variation in how different oil companies manage climate pollution – underscores need for more oversight
Energy Exchange Blog, February 1, 2023 -
EPA methane proposal makes critical progress, but work remains to quickly finalize protective standards
Energy Exchange Blog, January 17, 2023 -
What a catastrophic gas leak in Pennsylvania means for our climate and health
Energy Exchange Blog, November 21, 2022 -
Key things we learned from studying methane in the nation’s largest oilfield
Energy Exchange Blog, November 21, 2022 -
New study finds flaring source of five times more pollution than previously thought
Energy Exchange Blog, September 30, 2022
Press materials
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EPA and DOE Announce $850M to Cut Methane Pollution
June 21, 2024 -
National conservation groups respond to Bureau of Land Management methane waste rule – support action to limit waste of taxpayer-owned oil and gas resources
March 27, 2024 -
EDF Offers Support for Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s Actions to Address Natural Gas Impacts
November 3, 2023 -
Methane Detection Tech is Big Business
July 12, 2023 -
MethaneSAT Adds Jet Aircraft to Methane Measurement Arsenal
June 26, 2023 -
EDF Launches “We’re Fired Up” Ad Supporting Biden Efforts to Finalize Strong Oil and Gas Methane Rules that Protect Pennsylvania’s Health and Climate
March 15, 2023 -
BLM Draft Waste Prevention Rule Important First Step, Must Be Further Strengthened to Eliminate Waste Caused by Venting and Flaring and Protect American Taxpayers and Communities
November 28, 2022 -
EPA Unveils Supplemental Methane Proposal with Critical Climate and Health Improvements
November 11, 2022