Meet Paul

Paul studied at Clarkson University in Potsdam, where he earned a  degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. As one of the few  engineers in Congress, he takes a unique, measured and analytical  approach to legislating. It’s the same approach he took as the President  and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority  (NYSERDA), as well as during his twenty-five years in the New York  State Assembly.

As a senior member on the House Committee on  Energy and Commerce – and the Chairman of its subcommittee on the  Environment and Climate Change – Paul continues to push for a clean  energy economy that enhances public health and pioneers an emerging  market for new jobs. He also serves on the House Science, Space and  Technology Committee and on the House Committee on Natural Resources,  positioning him as a leading architect of climate action in Congress.