Michael Murza Email & Phone Number

• Advising the development and implementation the Flexible Demand Appliance Standards program (SB 49)
• Supporting technical and policy staff in the development of energy efficiency regulations, including appliance efficiency and building standards
• Managing and writing comments on draft appliance efficiency regulations published by the U.S. Department of Energy and supporting other federal engagement
• Developing and advising on state and federal decarbonization litigation strategy
• Assessing legal impact and risk of proposed legislation
• Assisting technical staff with California's Load Management Standards program

Greater Sacramento

• Helped design and implement the California-China Clean Technology Partnership, including a focus on energy efficiency in buildings and connecting early-stage clean tech research and development with international.
• Advised on a strategy for doubling energy efficiency throughout California by 2030 as required by SB 350
• Addressed barriers low-income and disadvantaged communities have to accessing clean energy opportunities pursuant to SB 350
• Furthered the clean energy goals of the Commission and the State by reviewing clean energy financing opportunities for advanced manufacturing and alternative transportation
• Increased energy efficiency in appliances and buildings through state regulations and existing legislation such as AB 758
• Advised on legal issues, including conflicts of interest and Bagley-Keene

Sacramento, California Area

• Oversaw and reviewed rulemakings for appliance and building efficiency programs
• Participated in relevant federal rulemakings at the Department of Energy, represented and defended California's energy interests
• Engaged stakeholders and staff to resolve legal questions
• Provided staff with legal support on any issue that arose, including preemption, CEQA, copyright, contracts, statutory interpretation, and enforcement
• Researched and developed in-house policies for issues such as discovery, the Public Records Act, and document retention
• Managed intern program, including hiring and project assignments

Assisting CEQ with developing regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and facilitating the deployment of clean energy, with a focus on offshore wind, cross-jurisdictional transmission, and environmental justice.

Davis, CA

• Researched and wrote multiple analytical papers regarding unsettled legal issues
• Published white paper on SB4, California's first comprehensive legislation addressing hydraulic fracturing and acidization
• Organized and coordinated conferences and speaking programs regarding current issues in environmental law and policy for students, professionals, and the public
• Raised funds for the Environmental Law & Policy Center through networking, outreach, and advertising to potential donors

Sacramento, California Area

• Researched legality of offset provisions in cap-and-trade regulations
• Drafted public fact sheets about cap-and-trade and environmental economics
• Analyzed case law related to government expenditure of regulatory proceeds
• Attended Senate committee hearings on Energy, Utilities, and Communications

Sacramento, California Area

• Worked on projects ranging from Low Carbon Fuel Standard to the Clean Air Act, as well as myriad administrative procedure issues
• Researched the Western Climate Initiative and networked with individuals developing projects related to cap-and-trade and GHG reduction

Sacramento, California Area

• Drafted inter-office memos interpreting statutes, developing departmental policies, and determining relevant statutes of limitations for CEQA actions
• Compiled violation notices for non-compliant businesses
• Completed and filed violation citations for the CA Air Resources Board

Sacramento, California Area

• Drafted letters of support for pending legislative measures relating to regulation of electricity providers for electric vehicles
• Researched developing technologies and legal issues relating to updating and implementation of the Smart Grid
• Compiled research about the Environmental Impacts of an off-shore Carbon Capture and Sequestration project in the Gulf of Mexico

Jd, Environmental Law, Energy Law

• Co-Chair, Environmental Law Society • Advisory Board Member, California Environmental Law and Policy Center at UC Davis School of Law •.

Ab Psychology, Ba Philosophy

• Dean’s List (2007-2008, 2009-2010 Academic School Years) • Highly Distinguished Student (Fall 2006, Spring 2009) • Honors College.

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