
clear. creative. concise.
harness the power of the well-written word—and get noticed.
you’re in good hands.
from grid reliability to plastics remediation to the challenges of renewable energy siting—we offer vast subject matter expertise on all things clean energy + climate tech.
what pika advisory brings to the table
nearly 20 years of technical and policy-centric writing experience
a strong track record of crafting engaging content for organizations at the nexus of environmental and economic sustainability and global development
subject matter expertise across a wide spectrum of policy issues and renewable energy technologies
a specialty in translating technical documents into accessible content, whether it's World Bank lending strategies or scientific articles about recyclable wind turbine blades
B2B copywriting experience for clients from strategic consultancies and financial services to healthcare, manufacturers, clean energy startups, and universities
a publication portfolio that includes high-profile outlets such as the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Foreign Policy
registered in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
why the pika?
pikas were chosen as our namesake because they were among the first animals to sound the alarm on the growing threat of climate change.
considered an indicator species, these adorable, alpine creatures are highly temperature sensitive. rising temperatures means habitat loss and a shorter food-gathering season for the american pika.
if the story of these threatened, endearing critters can’t spur climate action, what will?
some examples of what we can do
although non-disclosure agreements and the very nature of ghostwriting often precludes our ability to share work samples publicly, below are a collection of representative case studies, categories, and some publications within them.
representative case studies
we assisted client a—an international, nonprofit, environmental org—in research, as well as the development of outlines, and editorial content for a major statewide campaign.
we provided editorial guidance, writing, and editing of an assessment report for client b, a nonprofit industry association focused on renewable energy workforce development.
client c, a researcher within the federal laboratory system, sought our help in producing a white paper tailored specifically for a u.s. agency audience.
client d, enlisted pika advisory to support an editorial campaign for a major utility-scale solar company. we provided research, writing, and editing services; publishing several technical—yet accessible—blog posts on their behalf.
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…such as World Bank lending documents, technical reports, and strategy documents into digestible, accessible articles, op-eds, white papers, reports, fact sheets, blog posts, donor materials, and more.
we’ve done this for leading environmental NGOs, innovative clean energy startups, cutting-edge climate tech companies, and trailblazers of all shapes and sizes.
PVWatts at 20: Measuring Success in Megawatts and by the Millions (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
The Bank of Babel (Foreign Policy)
ExaWind Supercharges Wind Power Plant Simulations on Land and at Sea (U.S. Department of Energy)
2013 Annual Report (International Food Policy Research Institute)
Spotlight: TekUncorked Bringing Reliability and Resilience to India’s Grid (Third Derivative)
Saving for a Sunny Day (Insights Magazine, International Food Policy Research Institute)
Highlights of Recent IFPRI Food Policy Research for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (International Food Policy Research Institute)
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…on a wide range of topics, from municipal solar incentive programs to carbon credit additionality, renewable energy siting, benefits of net-metered industrial solar, applications for carbon nanotube technologies, and more.
Medicine fit for the World Bank? (the Washington Post)
“Boulder Can Be a Laboratory That Shows How Systems Can Change:” A Boulder Forum Q&A with Steve Fenberg (City of Boulder)
Hats Off and Happy Trails to NREL Wind and Water Pioneer Bob Thresher (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
World Bank: A Carbon Bigfoot (the New York Times)
Here Comes the Sun: Solar Incentives Help Power Local Nonprofits (City of Boulder)
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…for researchers within the federal laboratory system and the U.S. Department of Energy working in plastics remediation, wave energy technologies, hydropower, and more.
we’ve produced a wide range of written products, from multi-year project plans, technical reports, R&D 100 Award-winning submissions, to white papers, feature articles, executive summaries, and website content.
Webpage: Advanced Thermoplastic Resins for Manufacturing Wind Turbine Blades (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
From Safer Space Travel to Improved Fisheries Monitoring: Wave Energy Modeling Tool Helps Design Tomorrow's Tech (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
U.S. Department of Energy: Join Us in Transforming Plastics Pollution (U.S. Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
CoMET Aids Researchers and Partners in Reaching the Stars—and the Market (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Shoring Up Wave Energy's Bottom Line Through Variable-Geometry WEC Designs (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
From the Garage to the Open Sea: NREL's Scott Jenne To Patent Inflatable Wave Pump Design (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
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…on client-facing content and publications, including reports, websites, slide decks, proposals, and more.
City of Boulder: Air Quality webpage (City of Boulder)
sectoral experience
international nongovernmental organizations
international think tanks and research institutes
U.S. federal laboratories
U.S. government agencies
municipal governments
environmental publishing
political campaigns
subject matter expertise
renewable energy and technologies
climate advocacy
social and environmental safeguards
natural resource governance
international financial institutions
international food policy/food security
international development
services + products
drafting and editing of:
technical reports and articles
white papers, deep dive reports, and research
mainstream media: op-eds, letters to the editor, feature articles
blog posts
talking points
annual reports and donor marketing content
brochures, fact sheets, and newsletters
press releases
congressional testimony and memos
trade publications
website copy and development
social media
…and more.
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