David Elzinga

Senior Energy Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department
, ADB
Profile / Bio: 

David engages across a range of energy system technologies to support ADB’s investments in the energy sector. Previously at the UN Economic Commission for Europe

David's focus was on the role of fossil fuels in sustainable energy systems and at the International Energy Agency (IEA) was the lead author for Energy Technology Perspectives publication. He also led the IEA’s work on electricity system technologies, such as Smart Grids.

Over the course of his career, David has worked in the energy and climate fields for over 20 years, with focus areas of technology, policy, and analysis in both private and public sectors. In these roles, he developed markets, deployed renewable and energy efficiency technologies, and has advised various governments at the local and national levels on energy policy. Speaking at numerous events globally, he carries the message of appropriate technology use and deployment.

Materials

Title Date Learning Materials Topic
ADB Business Opportunities (Energy) 23 September 2020 Slides Energy
ADB Business Opportunities (Energy) 17 September 2020 Slides Energy
ADB Business Opportunities (Energy) 25 November 2020 Slides Energy
Climate Finance in the Energy Sector 27 June 2017 Slides Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Energy, Finance
Climate Finance Tracking: Joint Multilateral Development Bank Approach 27 June 2017 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Climate Change, Finance, Disaster Risk Management
Counting Climate Mitigation Finance in Energy Sector 20 September 2018 Slides Capacity Development, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Energy, Finance
Counting Mitigation Finance-MDB Approach 20 September 2018 Slides Capacity Development, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Finance