David Smedick

David is a mission-driven decarbonization leader with 15 years of experience delivering real-world outcomes and building coalitions in the energy transition and climate justice movement. At NEEP, David is working with industry experts, state leaders, manufacturers, contractors, and other key stakeholders to scale energy efficiency and clean heat solutions across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.

Prior to joining NEEP David worked at RMI for over 3 years, where he led coalitions and designed and implemented strategies to deliver federal and international clean heating policy outcomes. For nearly 8 years prior, David worked at the Sierra Club in the Mid-Atlantic where he designed and spearheaded successful campaigns to grow clean energy, increase electric vehicle adoption, transition away from fossil fuels, strengthen energy efficiency policies and programs, and more. David began his career at Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta where he worked with commercial building owners to realize sustainability and green building goals.

David is an appointed Commissioner on Maryland’s Commission on Climate Change, a LEED AP, and a Senior Fellow from the Environmental Leadership Program. He holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, where he also received a Certificate in Sustainable Systems Analysis. David’s undergraduate degree from American University focused on environmental studies and policy.

Q: If you could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be?

A: Anthony Bourdain, Meghan Rapinoe, John Oliver

Q: What book is currently on your nightstand?

A: The Will of the Many – for fun, Abundance – for inspiration

Q: If you could spend one week anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why?

A: Lake Geneva – mountains, lake swimming, hiking, wine, great food, and you can get everywhere using public transit. And I’d time it to overlap with the Montreux Jazz Festival!