What I Do

I bring two decades of climate and energy experience to helping clients engage, inform, and persuade decision makers and the public. I provide expert guidance on messaging and content strategy in addition to crafting a broad range of written deliverables and managing projects externally. I typically work closely with senior leaders and bridge the gap between subject matter experts and marcom teams so clients can demonstrate leadership and credibility with sophisticated audiences.

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What Others Say

Testimonials

Dan and I hit the ground running anytime we talk. When it comes to communicating deep, complex policy issues, he’s the best I’ve worked with.

– T.K., Executive Director, former VP Policy & Government Affairs

I’ve worked with many content marketers over the years, and there’s no comparison. Dan’s energy industry knowledge and ability to communicate with a business audience are exceptional.

– Z.E., Director, Product Marketing

Dan is a rare find – a top-notch writer who distills complex energy topics into clear, lively language. He’s also a self-starter who beats deadlines and is a delight to work with.

– M.C., Energy Consultant

Dan has done a great job on everything my colleagues and I have thrown at him. He’s my go-to editor and communications advisor, and I’m not looking anywhere else.

– A.S., Staff Scientist

We engaged with Dan before we had a brand voice or much of a website. He understood our mission right away and helped position our startup in a fast-changing industry.

– J.A., CEO

Dan has translated my brainstorms into tight, compelling copy many times. He’s my first call when my network asks for a referral.

– J.L., Head of Product

As a non-native English speaker, I rely on Dan’s energy industry knowledge and editing skill to communicate my research effectively.

– W.P., Policy Researcher

 

Products and Services

 

POLICY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Thought leadership, op-eds, contributed articles, issue briefs, market overviews

CONTENT MARKETING

White papers, blogs, case studies, web & social media copy, video scripts

TECHNICAL WRITING & EDITING

Proposals, journal articles, research reports, legislative & regulatory testimony

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Messaging, talking points, press releases, newsletters, executive coaching

 
 

Notable Proposals

California Energy Commission ($5M): Advanced Prefabricated Zero-Carbon Homes (Berkeley Lab, 2022)

ARPA-E ($600K): Machine Learning to Improve Renewables Forecasting and Grid Operations (E3, 2020)

California Energy Commission ($1.5M): Assessing the Value of Long-Duration Energy Storage (E3, 2020)

California Public Utilities Commission ($14M): Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Support (E3, 2019)

California Public Utilities Commission ($3M): Integrated Distributed Energy Resources (IDER) Planning Support (E3, 2019)

Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship ($525K): Scaling Global Sustainability Leadership (Ceres, 2006)

 
 

About Me

My background spans public policy, program management, business development, and marcom roles in the private and nonprofit sectors. Throughout, I’ve been drawn to the challenge of transforming ideas into content that builds organizations and illuminates paths forward. I’ve also been lucky, over more than a decade, to work with some of the smartest minds in the energy transition. In my spare time, I’m an avid hiker and soccer player, pub trivia enthusiast, and semipro-turned-amateur guitarist.

 
 

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