Nick Krakoff is the Director of Clean Grid, part of the Climate & Energy program. Prior to joining CLF, Nick worked as a judicial law clerk for the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, where he addressed appeals in a number of areas, including energy, environmental, zoning, and eminent domain law. Before working for the Court, Nick spent several years in private practice as a litigator primarily representing plaintiffs in employment discrimination claims. He also previously served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa.
Originally from rural Maine, Nick received a J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a B.A. from McGill University. He is admitted to practice in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, skiing, and hiking.
Recent Posts
Sep 12 2025
Multiple heat waves hit New England this summer with days above 90 degrees. At least one day hit 102 degrees in Boston—one of the city’s hottest days ever. Up where I live in New Hampshire, it’s been especially hot, too, and not normal summer hot. Many days here were also above 90 degrees, which we…
Aug 18 2025
Balancing renewable offshore wind energy with protecting the wild spaces and delicate marine life of the ocean is possible and necessary – but it’s not always easy. That’s why CLF, alongside other environmental advocacy organizations, advocated for the South Fork Wind project, off the coast of Rhode Island, to adopt robust measures to reduce impacts…
Feb 3 2025
We ring in the new year with President Trump vowing to end progress on one of our most critical energy upgrades: Offshore wind. There’s an uncomfortable irony that an executive order to stop offshore wind (and another declaring an “energy emergency”) comes on the heels of 2024, which ranked as the hottest year on record.…
Oct 18 2024
It was a warm September morning – frankly, unseasonably warm for the month. The bright sun sparkled on raucous waters as the ocean’s current crashed excitedly against the dock. I was in Rhode Island, about to visit the South Fork Wind Farm, located 19 miles offshore of Block Island. Despite the beautiful weather and clear…
Jul 24 2024
The recent heat waves that scorched New England with over 95-degree temperatures are a reminder of how much climate change is threatening us right now. And as we swelter in these heat waves, our wallets are hit just as hard with high electricity bills from cooling our homes. We need to upgrade how we power…
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