David Zhang
Technical program manager focused on clean and distributed energy
Summary
Bridges research and commercialization: He has experience moving energy technologies from research into market-relevant programs, exemplified by his ARPA‑E Technology‑to‑Market Summer Scholar work that researched DC transmission/distribution white space and helped shape the BREAKERS program. energy
Technical program leader in distributed power: At Mainspring Energy he has managed development programs for a fuel‑flexible distributed linear generator, coordinating cross-disciplinary engineering and program efforts. e-bookshelf+1
Policy and codes engagement for distributed energy resources: While at Energy Solutions he authored and contributed to code and stakeholder materials (e.g., Title 24 submeasure summaries) aimed at integrating distributed energy resources into regulatory frameworks. title24stakeholders+1
Strong academic foundation and capstone leadership in advanced energy technologies: He completed an M.Eng. in Advanced Energy Technologies at UC Berkeley and led a capstone project there, building technical expertise that underpins his program management work. wixsite+1
Work
Education
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Writing
T24 2022 GridCASE Single Family Submeasure Summaries (Prepared by David Zhang)
January 1, 2019Summarizes proposed revisions to California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) related to grid‑interactive measures and distributed energy resources; authored/prepared by David Zhang while at Energy Solutions.
EPIC / Distributed Energy Resources project contributions (Energy Solutions)
Contributions to reports and project documentation related to distributed energy resources and advanced energy technologies while at Energy Solutions.