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David Kline

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David Kline is a member of the International and Environmental Studies Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis and Applications Center.

Senior Project Leader
On staff since 1991
Phone number: 303-384-7435
Email: david_kline@nrel.gov

Analysis expertise

  • International renewable energy technology markets
  • Clean energy technology transfer from developed to developing countries
  • Market-oriented strategies
  • Renewable hybrid energy systems

Primary research interests

  • International energy policy (China, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa)
  • China's Village Electrification Program
  • Global Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention
  • Greenhouse gas mitigation

Education and background training

  • B.S. in Mathematics, Stanford University
  • M.S. and Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Prior work experience

  • Head of natural gas planning and forecasting unit, California Energy Commission. (1986-1991)
  • Corporate planning consultant, Natomas Company. (1985-1986)
  • Assistant study coordinator, Stanford Energy Modeling Forum. (1977-1985)

Selected publications

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Shenghong, M., Y. Huanying, and D.M. Kline,, 2006. Efficient System Design and Sustainable Finance for China's Village Electrification Program, presented at ASES's the Solar 2006 Conference, July 9-13 2006, Denver, Colorado. NREL Report No. CP-710-40526. (PDF 563 KB)

Ma, S.; H. Yin, and D.M. Kline,, 2006. Efficient System Design and Sustainable Finance for China's Village Electrification Program: Preprint. NREL Report No. CP-710-39588.

Chambers, A.; D.M. Kline, L. Vimmerstedt, A. Diem, D. Dismukes, and D. Mesyanzhinov, 2005. Comparison of Methods for Estimating the NOx Emission Impacts of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects: Shreveport, Louisiana Case Study (Revised). 35 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-710-37721. (PDF 1.4 MB)

Touryan, K.; Kline, D., 2004. Collaborative Efforts with Institutes in the Former Soviet Union on Renewable Energy Technologies, presented at the World Renewable Energy Congress VIII (WREC 2004), August 29-September 3, 2004, Denver, Colorado. NREL Report No. CP-720-36862.

Kline, D., 2001. "Positive Feedback, Lock-in, and Environmental Policy," Policy Sciences, Vol. 34, 2001, pp. 95-107. NREL Report No. JA-620-28513. (PDF 798 KB)

Full list of David Kline publications (NREL)

Personal interests/hobbies

Hiking, music, and jogging.