Tim Leach

Tim Leach is the Transportation Lead for Launch Alaska. He brings to the organization over 15 years of experience working in the energy sector for non-profit, for-profit, and state-owned corporations and academia.

Through his own business under contract with the Alaska Energy Authority, Tim leads the Alaska Electric Vehicle Working Group to bring diverse stakeholders together with the goal of reducing barriers to vehicle electrification. Tim is also an adjunct faculty member for the Alaska Center for Energy and Power where he works on projects related to beneficial electrification, utility emissions reduction strategy, and energy policy.

Tim graduated from the Vermont Law School in 2019 where he achieved a Master of Energy Regulation and Law with Distinction. During his schooling he focused on innovative energy policy and utility programming, electric vehicles, and climate law. He applies this academic training and his experience as a non-profit consumer advocate, a state energy specialist, and an energy consultant to his current initiatives.