Nick Kline (He/Him)

Deputy Director, Clean Fuels & Infrastructure
CA/PST (GMT-8)

Work History

Nick brings over a decade of experience leading clean energy, climate action, and sustainability initiatives across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. His work includes developing, launching, and implementing several programs and institutions focused on providing financing, strategic guidance, capacity building, and implementation support to accelerate climate action and infrastructure improvements, including the American Cities Climate Challenge, Delivering Zero Emissions Communities, Local Infrastructure Hub, DC Green Bank, and Montgomery Country Green Bank

At CALSTART, Nick applies his expertise in program implementation, policy, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to advance clean transportation and infrastructure initiatives. He leads Communities in Charge, a statewide program focused on equitably transforming EV accessibility and driving emissions reductions through providing incentives for EV charger deployment for high-utilization site types and priority populations. He and the team work closely with public agencies, utilities, and community organizations to drive successful outcomes.

Education & Certifications

• Master of Environmental Management – Yale School of the Environment
• Master of Business Administration – Yale School of Management
• BA Political Science– Yale College

Work Approach

Nick takes a collaborative, systems-based approach to advancing clean technology solutions, combining policy expertise with financial and operational strategies to drive impact. He believes in integrating community voices into decision-making, ensuring that climate investments deliver equitable benefits. His work is rooted in data-driven analysis, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to strengthening local economies through sustainable infrastructure and innovation.