Robert Rigonan

Senior Attorney

Clean Energy Program

Senior Associate Attorney, Rocky Mountain office.

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CO, IL

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he / him / his

Robert Rigonan

Senior Attorney Clean Energy Program

Kathryn McGrath
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
kmcgrath@earthjustice.org

Robert Rigonan is a senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Clean Energy program. Robert focuses on advocating for an equitable transition to clean energy, clean transportation, and decarbonized buildings.

Before joining Earthjustice, Robert was an associate attorney at The Wilderness Society. Prior to law school, Robert served as a Teach for America corps member in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Robert received his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and his B.S. in Society and Environment from the University of California, Berkeley.

Expert Posts & Articles

Solar in Colorado
May 10, 2024

How We’re Pushing Colorado to Make Buildings Climate-Friendly

For a decade, Earthjustice has advocated for a cleaner and more equitable energy system at the Colorado PUC—and we’re seeing progress.

Kathryn McGrath
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
kmcgrath@earthjustice.org

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CO, IL

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he / him / his

Latest Press Statements

The Suncor refinery in North Denver.
February 27, 2024

Community Groups Left in the Dark on Suncor Fenceline Monitoring Settlement

State provided little time for intervening groups to review key documents before approving settlement
November 1, 2022

Groups Intervene To Maintain Fenceline Monitoring Requirements for Suncor Refinery

Intervention seeks to protect Suncor's strengthened monitoring plan and Fenceline Monitoring Law itself
September 22, 2022

Xcel Energy Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Expanding Equitable Clean Energy Across Colorado

Settlement promotes renewable energy and environmental justice