Our Team
Melissa Culbertson
Melissa brings almost two decades of experience in the energy sector, specializing in efficiency, electrification, and demand response. Her work includes market research, portfolio evaluation, strategic planning, and program implementation. She has led technical studies, advised on energy policy, and provided expert testimony for electric and gas portfolios.
An active industry leader, she serves on the AESP Chapter Board and contributed to initiatives with IEPEC, DOE, NREL, and others. Her innovative work has earned recognition from SXSW Eco, Verizon, and Pecan Street.
President
Melissa Kosla
Melissa brings more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in statistical analysis, attribution, measure development, and market transformation. She has led technical research initiatives and developed methodologies across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with work widely adopted by utilities and organizations across the US. An expert in statistical billing analysis, Melissa has presented findings at AESP, IEPEC, and BECC.
Her academic background in environmental science brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the complex challenges and emerging opportunities facing clients in the energy sector.
Vice President
Vice PresidentAdam Thomas
Adam has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in planning, evaluation, and strategic design. He has supported electric and gas utilities across the US. His work includes market research, impact and process evaluations, cost-effectiveness analysis, and regulatory strategy. Adam has led groundbreaking research on smart thermostats in low-income housing and behavioral program persistence.
He also serves as a Chair of the AESP Research and Evaluation Topic Committee and the Annual conference planning committee. Adam is also a certified PMP.