David Crane
CEO, Generate Capital
He brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the global energy sector, having served as the Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy (2022-2025); CEO of five publicly traded energy companies and as Chair of
three: NRG Energy, NRG Yield, Climate Real Impact Solutions I & II, and International Power Plc. During his 12 years at NRG Energy, David led the company from Chapter 11 to a Fortune 200 company.
David has been widely recognized for his industry leadership. He was named Energy Industry CEO of the Year by EnergyBiz in 2010 and ranked the top CEO in the energy sector by Institutional Investor in 2011 as well as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2010. Prior to joining Generate, David was Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy. He currently serves on the board of JERA Co., Inc. and has previously served on the boards of director of Saudi Electric Company, ACWA Power, and Tata Steel.
David is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Princeton University.
