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Delivering Evidence-Based Consulting Solutions

Public affairs and community engagement for developers, operators, and utilities building energy and infrastructure projects ensure projects proceed with social license, reduced permitting risk, and strengthened local relationships; choose the level of support that fits your project — from targeted stakeholder mapping and regulatory liaison to full-time external affairs consultant.

  • On-Demand Routing.

    Targeted expertise when you need it, with no commitment. For a specific question, a hearing on the calendar, or an issue that cannot wait.

    • Hearing and town hall preparation

    • Executive and site-team briefings

    • Plan and messaging reviews

    • Rapid response support

    • Pay only for the time used

    Best for: One-off questions and urgent issues.

  • Steady-State Operations.

    A senior public affairs partner on call. Steady strategic guidance for teams entering a new community or early in a project.

    • Up to 12 hours of advisory time each month

    • Monthly strategy session

    • Stakeholder and risk review

    • Review of messaging and outreach plans

    • Introductions and relationship guidance

    Best for: Developers and operators early in siting or new to a community.

  • Greenfield Deployment.

    An embedded community and public affairs lead for a single project, from early siting through approval.

    • Community affairs strategy and stakeholder plan

    • Coalition building and local partnerships

    • Government affairs and local government relations

    • Town halls, public meetings, and approval strategy

    • Community benefit agreement support

    • Crisis and issue management

    Three-month minimum. Scope defined per project.

    Best for: Projects facing local approval, organized opposition, or high community visibility.