Tau Kung worked as a researcher for 10 years at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO, where he focused on enabling the integration of efficient building systems, renewable generation, and energy storage. His work included improving modeling tools, characterizing new technologies in laboratory and field settings, and writing for various audiences.
 
Prior to entering research, he worked for an energy consulting firm in Philadelphia, PA, and the General Service Administration's Public Buildings Service in Washington, DC.

Select publications:
 
Kung, F., S. Frank, S. Pless, and R. Judkoff. 2019. "Meter-based synthesis of equipment schedules for improved models of electrical demand in multifamily buildings." Journal of Building Performance Simulation 12 (4): 388-403. https://doi.org/10.1080/19401493.2018.1539771.
 
Kung, F., S. Frank, J. Scheib, W. Bernal Heredia, and S. Pless. 2016. Supervisory Control of Loads and Energy Storage in Next-Generation Zero Energy Buildings. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). NREL Report No. TP-5500-67007. https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy16osti/67007.pdf.
 
Leach, M., F. Kung, and S. Pless. 2014. Cost Control Strategies for Zero Energy Buildings. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). NREL Brochure No. BR-5500-62752. https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/62752.pdf.