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 energy transition, resilience, sustainability, system implementation, technology innovation, strategy and operations, and investment and finance. We work with energy companies, governments, developers, funds, law firms and clean-tech companies 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.
Our advisors provide:
Management and business consulting
Energy transition technical and market advising
Information technology, software and data advising
Financial and capital markets access and advising
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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JAN VRINS
PARTNER
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DAVID PORT
PARTNER
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DAVID ALLEN
PARTNER
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MOLLY PODOLEFSKY
DIRECTOR
SENIOR ADVISOR TEAM
Areas of Expertise
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Renewable energy procurement, financing, contracting and credits
Carbon-free and green fuels production, generation and credits
Transmission and wholesale power markets policy and strategy
Behind-the-meter resources, microgrids, connected technologies and virtual power plants
Transportation electrification and electric utilities partnerships and strategy
Battery storage, electrification and distributed energy resources
Hydrogen transition, market, technologies, policy and regulation
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Power system reliability and resilience due diligence
Storm response design, maintenance policies and guidelines
Recovery and revitalization of electric grids post-natural disaster
Transmission and distribution system resilience and reliability
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Go-to-market (GTM) strategy and strategic roadmap creation
Market analysis, competitive landscape and benchmarking
Product fit analysis, marketing and communications
Stakeholder engagement, facilitation and board advisement
Executive search and fractional placements
Business transition and change management
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Smart grids, grid modernization and AMI / AMR
Cleantech investment, utility innovation and partnerships
Electric and gas utilities regulatory, investment, governance and T&D
Energy efficiency, demand response, load management and system planning
Integrated resource planning, strategic planning, regulatory policy and compliance
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Corporate and energy sector decarbonization strategy, emissions management and reporting
Carbon / environmental attribute management, allocation and trading
Environmental justice and governmental agency sustainability
Climate change mitigation, adaptation, wildfire risk mitigation, and climate cooling
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Private equity, venture capital and capital markets access
Strategic transactions advising
Energy trading, risk management and restructuring
Asset valuation and financial modeling
Financial restructuring
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Vendor management, engagement and relationship development
Business application development and system implementation
Technology collaboration and IP structures involving partnerships and joint ventures
Data center clean energy , decarbonization and net-zero campus design
Thought Leadership and Events
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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.
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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.
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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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Outgrowing Cleantech--Leading VCs Proffer a New Vision
April 15, 2025 With the cleantech market poised to top $1 trillion this year, many see Cleantech 3.0 taking shape on the horizon. Leading VCs, however, are encouraging a paradigm shift away from “cleantech” altogether. This article by Molly Podolefsky explores what comes next and how this era will differ from earlier investment cycles.
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USEA Virtual Press Briefing--New Rules, Old Trajectories
April 16, 2025 Clarum Advisors’ Partner Jan Vrins served on an expert panel fielding questions by journalists from the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, PBS, Energy Central, Politico’s E&E News and Utility Dive. The briefing addressed impacts of the rules and actions taken by the new Administration on the electric power sector and energy transition.
Senior Advisor Thought Leadership
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Prioritizing Energy Data Traceability
In this article, Senior Advisor Alexina Jackson explores the importance of high quality, traceable data within the energy transition. Jackson examines the contribution of companies like Cleartrace, a software provider enabling 24/7 carbon free energy and energy tracking from generation to consumption by end users.
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Data Center Energy Transformation in Alaska
Peter Asmus and co-authors explore the potential for data centers to transform the power sector in Alaska through co-location, grid optimization strategies and policymaker and regulator collaboration in this white paper published by the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
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