Thought leadership. Real investment.

Skilled advisors to identify, improve and manage investments in clean energy projects, solutions and companies.

About Clarum

Our advisory practice brings together a network of highly experienced, passionate specialists with deep expertise in sustainability, decarbonization and the energy transition.  We work with energy companies, project developers, law firms, investors and clean-tech innovators to unlock investment opportunities and accelerate the process of bringing clean energy projects, solutions and companies to market.

Our senior advisors deliver expertise and consulting experience across a wide variety of domains relating to the energy sector, clean technology, investment, finance, business transition and change management. We tailor engagements to meet the varied needs of market participants in the energy transition.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • JAN VRINS

    PARTNER

  • DAVID PORT

    PARTNER

  • DAVID ALLEN

    PARTNER

  • MOLLY PODOLEFSKY

    DIRECTOR

SENIOR ADVISOR TEAM

  • ALEXINA JACKSON

    Digital Grid Transformation, Cleantech, Utility Innovation & Partnerships

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  • BILL ROGERS

    Utility & Private Equity Energy Asset Acquisition & Investment Advising

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  • BRAD DAVIDS

    Utility Business Development, Grid-edge Technlogy & Load Flexibility

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  • GENE SHLATZ

    Energy Transition, Power System Reliability & Market Restructuring

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  • GREG WIKLER

    Electric Utilities Energy Efficiency & Demand Management

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  • IRENE DIMITRY

    Electric Utilities, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy & Strategic Planning

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  • KAREN REIF

    Utility Business Transformation, Strategic Planning & Program Implementation

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  • KARL POPHAM

    Transportation Electrification, Utility EV Strategy & Partnerships

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  • LAURA WALKER

    Decarbonization, Climate Change Mitigation & Climate Cooling

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  • LISA FRANTZIS

    Clean Fuels, Distributed Energy, Decarbonization & Energy Systems

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  • PETER ASMUS

    Microgrid Strategy, Virtual Power Plants & DERMS

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  • TODD WILLIAMS

    Electricity Markets, Load Management & Systems Planning

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  • ROB WILHITE

    Utility Strategy, Technology Evaluation, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

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Areas of Expertise

Thought Leadership

  • Energy Transition Since the Paris Agreement--Where Do We Stand?

    February 20, 2025 This article by Jan Vrins examines the progress made on the energy transition in the decade since signing of the Paris Agreement, and what challenges lay ahead. IThe article lays out key steps that must be taken to limit global warming to 1.5 C in alignment with the agreement.

  • North American VPP Market--Four Trends to Watch in 2025

    March 4, 2025 The North American virtual power plant (VPP) market has enrolled over 30 GW and is rapidly evolving. In this article by Molly Podolefsky, Clarum identifies four key trends to watch in the VPP market in 2025—consolidation, partnerships, cross-technology enrollment, and expanded access.

  • Data Centers and Microgrids--A Match Made in Heaven?

    March 25, 2025 Peter Asmus explores the relationship between data centers and microgrids, focusing on the potential for microgrids to help alleviate the strain data center growth has put on the energy system. By embracing AI-powered microgrids, the data centers powering AI could be harnessed to benefit the grid.

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