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Need rigorous legal and data analysis to support your clean energy work? We take on a limited number of commissioned engagements each year.

Our independence is non-negotiable. Commissioned engagements do not influence our conclusions. Clients commission our analysis — not our findings. If you need a predetermined result, we are not the right partner.

What We Offer
Our Services

Policy Impact Analysis

Legal and data analysis of proposed or enacted legislation — built for lawmakers, advocates, and stakeholders navigating complex energy policy.

Legislative support
Stakeholder briefing decks

Data Reports & Briefings

Clear, publishable research reports translating complex energy data into actionable guidance — written for decision-makers, not just experts.

Grid & utility legal and data analysis
Public-facing reports

Custom Legal and Data Analysis

Bespoke quantitative analysis of your specific data questions, delivered with full open-source methodology and reproducible code.

Quantitative analysis
Equity impact modeling
Fee Structure
Engagement Fees

Engagement Types

Engagement type
Timeline
Fee range
Includes
Data Briefing
Short-form analysis with data visualization, scoped to a specific policy question.
2 – 3 weeks
Quote on request
Fixed fee
Written summary
Up to 3 charts
Policy Impact Report
Full research report with quantitative modeling, suitable for public release.
4 – 8 weeks
Quote on request
Fixed fee, scoped per project
Full written report
Data visualizations
Methodology appendix
Custom Engagement
Multi-phase or ongoing analysis for complex, evolving policy questions.
Scoped per project
Quote on request
Milestone-based billing
Scoped deliverables
Iterative collaboration
Full transparency
How It Works
The Process
01 — Inquiry

Submit a Request

Tell us about your question, timeline, and organization. We respond within 5 business days.

02 — Scoping

Scoping Call

We discuss the research question, agree on scope, deliverables, and confirm independence terms.

03 — Agreement

Sign & Deposit

We issue a simple engagement agreement and request a 50% deposit to begin work.

04 — Delivery

Receive Your Work

We deliver agreed outputs — with full methodology, data, and code — on the agreed timeline.

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Tell us about your project

We'll be in touch within 5 business days to discuss fit and scope.

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Thanks for reaching out. We'll review your inquiry and be in touch within 5 business days.