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.

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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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