Katrina McLaughlin
Clean Energy Associate

Katrina McLaughlin is an Associate on the U.S. Energy team. She supports WRI's work on clean energy and grid policy, electricity market design, and advancing clean energy at the state and local levels.
Prior to joining WRI, Katrina completed a fellowship at the U.S. Climate Alliance with a primary focus on power sector issues. Past positions also include two years working on energy policy at Resources for the Future, as well as two seasons serving with AmeriCorps on public lands across Nevada, Montana, and Wyoming.
She holds a Master in Public Affairs from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. She completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science and Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.
In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
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Clean Energy Supply
Visit ProjectWRI is committed to supporting the global goal of tripling renewable energy generation capacity by 2030.
Part of Energy24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
Visit ProjectThis project aims to help large energy buyers explore 24/7 carbon-free energy —commitments, demand shifting approaches, procurement strategies, and tracking.
Part of EnergyU.S. Climate Policy Resource Center
Visit ProjectBreaking down climate policy and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to facilitate implementation at the federal, state and local levels and support uptake by both the public and private sectors.
Part of ClimateLocal and State Clean Energy Programs
Visit ProjectWRI provides technical assistance and support at the state, local and tribal level to help public agencies and communities in the U.S. advance their clean energy and equity goals.
Part of Energy