Luis Gutierrez is an energy, water, and climate policy leader with deep experience at the intersection of public policy, infrastructure, utilities, and government affairs. He currently serves as Senior Director of Energy and Water for the Mayor of Los Angeles, where he helps advance city priorities related to clean energy, water resilience, affordability, environmental regulation, and intergovernmental policy.
His work spans legislative strategy, agency engagement, regulatory tracking, and cross-sector coordination on issues involving California’s energy and water systems, including developments before state agencies. Luis brings a practical, policy-driven approach to complex climate and infrastructure challenges, with a focus on implementation, justice, and durable public-sector outcomes.
He is especially focused on California’s clean energy transition, water reliability, utility policy, climate resilience, and the role of local government in shaping state and regional policy.
