Tactical solutions for foundations, nonprofits, and industry.
We bring deep expertise and experience
from nonprofits, government,
and industry–
delivered by a nimble team.
Michael Gartman
Michael has helped hundreds of leading communities and implementers develop cutting-edge efforts to decarbonize our buildings and advance our clean energy transition. Michael’s work spans analysis, facilitation, strategy, and storytelling and Michael's work has been featured in NPR, Bloomberg News, and Canary Media. He holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from CU Boulder.
Focus areas: Building science, analysis, facilitation, and campaigns
Russell Unger
Russell’s work focuses on climate and energy, especially where buildings and policy meet the realities of implementation. With two decades of experience in nonprofits and government, and deep collaboration with industry, Russell has learned how lasting change depends on understanding the people and businesses who need to make it. Russell has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and other outlets.
Focus areas: Strategy, stakeholder partnerships, and nonprofit leadership
Key Capabilities
Strategy
We provide guidance rooted in data, industry perspectives, and established change models.
Delivery
We design the tools and content needed to communicate a vision and deliver results on the ground.
Facilitation
We unlock progress by building trust and finding common ground between dissenting viewpoints.

