Culerson Energy Futures Project
Advising on sustainable energy transitions through research and communications strategy.
Role: Research & Communications Consultant
Type: Contract
Duration: 2024 — 2025
Location: Remote (United States)
Context
Culerson is a renewable-energy consulting firm specializing in market intelligence, strategic advisory, and energy-transition communications. As the global energy landscape shifts toward decarbonization, Culerson works with clients navigating demand response, distributed systems, and grid modernization.
I was brought on to strengthen the firm's thought leadership, deepen its research capacity, and translate complex energy trends into actionable client insights.
I was brought on to strengthen the firm's thought leadership, deepen its research capacity, and translate complex energy trends into actionable client insights.
What I Did
1. Energy Market Research & Strategic Analysis
Led research on emerging trends, including demand response, renewable integration, grid flexibility, and distributed energy systems.
Translated technical findings into strategic recommendations that informed client advisory work and positioned Culerson within evolving policy and market conversations
2. Thought Leadership & Content Development
Produced newsletters, analytical briefs, and insight reports that communicated complex energy topics to diverse stakeholders. Enhanced Culerson's visibility in sustainability dialogues and improved client engagement through accessible, evidence-based storytelling.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Worked closely with technical teams, analysts, and business development leads to ensure communication outputs aligned with ongoing projects. Improved messaging coherence, workflow efficiency, and content relevance across the organization.
4. Strategic Guidance & Market Intelligence
Delivered actionable recommendations connecting market shifts with policy implications. Helped client-facing teams respond to sector changes with clarity and confidence.
5. Industry Positioning & Lead Generation
Strengthened Culerson's external presence through compelling narratives and data-driven insights. Supported relationship-building, partnership development, and industry credibility.
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Read here Impact
This engagement deepened Culerson's research foundation and communication reach, helping the firm position itself as a credible voice in the renewable energy transition while delivering strategic value to clients navigating a rapidly evolving sector.
Skills Demonstrated
Energy Market Research
Sustainability Communications
Thought Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Writing
Renewable Energy Strategy
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Sustainability Communications
Thought Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Writing
Renewable Energy Strategy
Cross-Functional Collaboration