Phillip Martin
Manager, Zero-emission Truck Initiative in Texas
Work
Areas of expertise:
Electric vehicles and charging, Texas regulatory and legislative affairs
Description
As Manager for the Zero-Emission Truck Initiative, Phillip coordinates EDF’s efforts on medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets in Texas. Through community and industry conversations, as well as ongoing work with state regulators and lawmakers, Phillip advocates for the public health, economic and environmental justice benefits of electrifying trucks in Texas.
Background
Prior to joining EDF, Phillip worked for almost 20 years in and around the Texas Legislature, most recently as Executive Director of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. Working across a wide range of policy areas, he built relationships and learned the finer details of navigating state-level legislative and regulatory work.
- MPP (Press Politics & Public Policy) from the Harvard Kennedy School (2009)
- BA (Plan II Honors & English) from University of Texas at Austin
Latest pieces
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Texas releases heavy-duty charging taskforce report
Energy Exchange, October 1, 2024 -
How Texas cities can create a cleaner transportation system and healthier communities
Energy Exchange, September 19, 2024 -
New EDF report details how Texas’ clean air program can more effectively speed the transition to ZEV trucks
Energy Exchange, March 7, 2024 -
TERP and trucks
EDF, March 7, 2024 -
Texas creates task force to evaluate charging needs for ZEV trucks
Energy Exchange Blog, June 30, 2023 -
Texas awards $8 million in state incentives for electric trucks
Energy Exchange Blog, April 21, 2023 -
Houston workshop lays foundation for the road to ZEV trucks
Energy Exchange Blog, December 19, 2022 -
TCEQ announces critical new funding commitment for zero-emission trucks
Energy Exchange Blog, July 14, 2022