David Hurlbut
David Hurlbut is a member of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Senior Analyst
On staff since January 2007
Phone number: 303-384-7334
E-mail: david.hurlbut@nrel.gov
Analysis expertise
- Policy and legislative analysis
- Statistical analysis and econometrics
- Optimization modeling
- Cost-benefit analysis
Primary research interests
- Economic incentives and market behavior affecting energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment
- State policies for energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Coordinating state and federal renewable energy policies within multi-state regional transmission organizations
- Competitive electricity markets
- Renewable energy infrastructure issues
Education and background training
- Ph.D. in public policy, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, the University of Texas at Austin, 1999
- Master of public affairs, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, the University of Texas at Austin, 1991
- B.A. in journalism, the University of Houston, 1983
Prior work experience
- Senior Economist, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 2000-2006
- Peace Corps volunteer, Nepal, 1984-88
- Reporter, Dallas Times Herald, 1981-84
- Business Editor, Billings Gazette, 1980-81
Selected publications
Hurlbut, D., 2008. "A Look Behind the Texas Renewable Portfolio Standard: A Case Study." Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 48, Winter.
Hurlbut, D., with Parviz Adib, 2008. "Market Power and Market Monitoring." Competitive Electricity Markets: Design, Implementation, Performance, ed. Fereidoon P. Sioshansi. Oxford: Elsevier.
Hurlbut, D., 1999. Irrigation for Sale: The Conservation Effects of Water Marketing in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Doctoral dissertation.
Hurlbut, D., 1996. "The Cultural Impact of Intellectual Property Forms: Biodiversity." International Intellectual Property Anthology, eds. Anthony D'Amato and Doris Estelle Long, pp. 79-83. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing.
Hurlbut, D., 1993. "Beyond the Montreal Protocol: Impact on Nonparty States and Lessons for Future Environmental Protection Regimes." Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy, Vol. 4, No. 2.
Personal interests/hobbies
Promoting Montessori education, South Asian affairs, hiking, teaching
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