Boutique Energy Consulting

Practical Strategy
for Complex Energy
& Data Projects

We are industry veterans who turn complex energy and infrastructure challenges into executable strategies. From site selection and financing to utility contracts, public relations, and future-proof infrastructure planning — we help you move faster, smarter, and with confidence.

97+
Years Combined
Experience
3
Founding
Disciplines
Our combined experience is not additive — it is multiplicative. When regulatory strategy, engineering expertise, and legal insight work in concert from the first conversation, projects that others cannot get off the ground become reality.
What We Do

End-to-End Expertise,
From Concept to Completion

At Pierce Street Energy, we offer comprehensive consulting services tailored to the realities of today's clean energy and digital infrastructure markets. We don't just coordinate — we integrate.

01
Site Identification & Project Scoping

Pinpointing locations with the ideal mix of zoning, infrastructure, and long-term viability for new energy and data center projects.

02
Reliable Power & Utility Strategy

From utility coordination and interconnection contracts to on-site distributed generation — we manage your full power strategy.

03
Regulatory Navigation & Permitting

Guiding projects through local, state, and regional approval processes with speed and precision, turning complexity into advantage.

04
Financing Strategy

Connecting clients with capital partners and designing financially sound, incentive-aligned deal structures that maximize project value.

05
Development Partner & Tenant Sourcing

Leveraging our network to secure reliable engineering, construction, legal, and mission-aligned tenant partners to drive execution.

06
Data Center Strategy for HPC & AI

Helping operators and developers future-proof facilities by addressing mechanical, electrical, and structural demands of high-performance computing.

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The Founding Partners

Nearly 100 Years of
Combined Experience

Three seasoned professionals. Three essential disciplines. One integrated team built to move your project from concept to reality.

42
Paul VanGelder
Professional Engineering & Energy Management

42 years of professional engineering and energy management experience. From utility coordination and interconnection to distributed generation and data center infrastructure, Paul transforms engineering challenges into executable solutions.

20
Chris Orlando
Legal Strategy & Project Development Management

20 years of legal experience providing the legal acuity that complex energy and development projects demand. From contract structures to regulatory and land use compliance, Chris ensures every project is built on a sound legal foundation.

35
Adam Zellner
Government Relations, Strategy & Permitting

35 years mastering the regulatory and political landscape of complex energy projects. His expertise in government relations, permitting strategy, and stakeholder engagement turns regulatory complexity into competitive advantage.

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Whether You're Launching Your First Project or Scaling a Portfolio

Pierce Street Energy brings the experience, insight, and relationships to make it happen in today's clean and constrained energy landscape.

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