David W. Conover

David Conover and Associates; National Commission on Energy Policy

Career Highlights

§         As Secretary Samuel Bodman’s Principal Deputy and Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs:

1.      Advised the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and White House officials on energy policy during consideration of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita;

2.      Negotiated the formation of the Asia Pacific Partnership for Clean Development and Climate Change; and,

3.      Represented the interests of the U.S. government and energy sector in international conferences, dialogues and negotiations.

§         As Senior Policy Advisor to Secretary Spencer Abraham:

1.      Served as DOE’s representative on the inter-agency White House Task Force on Energy Project Streamlining;

2.      Advised the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on energy legislation and EPA, Commerce, and Interior regulations affecting the energy sector;

3.      Managed the development of DOE’s legislative agenda for submission to OMB; and,

4.      Coordinated the Department’s response to recommendations of the Secretary’s Energy Advisory Board.

§         As President Bush’s Director of the U.S. Climate Change Technology Program:

1.      Developed the first multi-agency climate change technology strategic plan;

2.       Advised Executive Branch officials on climate change policy; and,

3.      Represented the Administration at international climate change conferences and negotiations.

§         As Majority Staff Director for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee:

Managed the process for enacting legislation on brownfields redevelopment, comprehensive Everglades restoration, water resources development, wildlife conservation, and beach protection.

§         As Federal Affairs Director for CH2M HILL Companies, Ltd.:

Represented the public policy interests of a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction management firm.

Education

§         J.D., cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center

§         B.A., highest honors, University of Virginia