Daniel Beckley
DIRECTOR
Energy Office of Energy and Renewable Energy
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
China
Biography
Dan joined NREL in 2010. As the Buildings Technology Laboratory Program Manager, he fosters the relationship with the U.S. Department of Energy Buildings Technologies Office. In addition, he works with senior lab management to set the strategic agenda for NREL's buildings portfolio, including all research, development, and deployment activities. Prior to joining NREL, Dan was as a presidential management fellow in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy and Renewable Energy (EERE). As a fellow, he was detailed to the Global Environment Facility Secretariat to research alternative financing strategies for clean energy programs and the Export-Import Bank of the United States to analyze export crediting for renewable energy technologies. After his fellowship, Dan served as senior advisor to the EERE Deputy Assistant Secretary. His previous work experience includes time spent as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador, Central America, setting up rural electric cooperatives and experience overseeing state, local, and tribal energy programs, policy analysis, and residential retrofit guidelines.
Research Interest
Energy Technologies
