David is an engineer, writer, researcher, policy wonk, and public servant.
He writes for the Scientific American blog network at "Plugged In", where he and his co-authors discuss the connections between energy, environment, ourselves, and everything in between.
David currently works at Austin's community-owned electric utility, Austin Energy, where he helps administer a residential energy efficiency grant.
Previously, David lived and worked in Washington, D.C. as a graduate fellow with the Archer Graduate Program at the White House Council on Environmental Quality's Energy & Climate Change Team.
David studied at The University of Texas at Austin, acquiring dual masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Public Affairs as graduate researcher in the Webber Energy Group.
David is a native of Austin, TX. Follow along at Twitter or contact via email.