Fritz Foo is a Legislative and Policy Analyst at the California Energy Commission, the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency. As part of the Commission’s Office of Governmental Affairs, he provides recommendations to the Governor’s Office on legislative bills regarding energy research and development, power plant siting, nuclear energy, and energy equity. Additionally, Fritz facilitates agency communication with a wide array of stakeholders, including members of the legislature, advocacy groups, and business representatives. Before working on energy and climate change policy, Fritz conducted research in a molecular biology laboratory analyzing glucocorticoids and the genetic regulation of the insulin pathway. His passion for communication and the life sciences, both cellular and environmental biology, eventually led to his transition to public service. Fritz is currently a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association and the Energy Commission’s Sustainability Leadership Team. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Molecular Environmental Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. In his free time, Fritz enjoys hiking, cooking and eating delicious foods, and dancing to live music.
Fritz Foo is a Legislative and Policy Analyst at the California Energy ...