David covers big trends in energy technology and innovation for Energywire. A seasoned reporter who has followed the industry for six years, he often writes about energy storage, solar power, microgrids, smart thermostats, and the growing role of data, as well as the clash between established businesses and up-and-comers. David joined E&E News in 2014. Earlier, he was the editor of an energy news site and a contributor on energy topics to publications including Popular Science, Sierra and The New York Times. He graduated cum laude from the University of California, San Diego, and holds a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
SEATTLE — Three giant ferries on Puget Sound are scheduled to switch from diesel to electric in the next five years, a signal flag that yet another sector is starting to choose batteries over fuel.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Utility regulators face a host of difficulties as they pave the way for electric vehicles, including skeptical lawmakers, hostile consumer advocates and a technology landscape that's moving way too fast.
Car manufacturers and power companies are signing a road map for electrification. It could get bumpy.
Last week was a busy one for electric bus maker Proterra Inc., the California-based company led by former Tesla Inc. executive Ryan Popple.
Suniva Inc., the solar manufacturer at the center of a divisive trade battle, might return to business after its biggest creditor managed to maneuver its assets out of bankruptcy.