Samantha Wilt
Policy Director, New York, Climate & Energy
Samantha Wilt has worked on a wide range of topics, specializing in those geared toward tackling climate change through improved transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and building electrification. Currently, she is focused on issues relating to the equitable transformation of the energy sector serving buildings to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions and improve homes, schools, and workplaces. Wilt holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Wesleyan University and an MPA from the Wagner School of Public Service at New York University. She is based in NRDC's New York City office.
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