Who we are

Strategic Expertise at the Intersection of Energy, Technology, and Policy

Tala Energy Advisory is a boutique consulting firm focused on helping utilities, technology providers, municipalities, developers, and other energy stakeholders navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Founded by Sarah Chatterjee, Tala brings deep expertise in distributed energy resources, electrification strategy, grid-edge technologies, and utility program design. The firm works with organizations across the energy ecosystem to translate emerging technologies and policy into practical strategies that deliver real results.

As the electric system evolves toward a more distributed, digital, and customer-centric model, success requires not just technical knowledge, but the ability to coordinate across technology, planning, markets, policy, and customer programs. Tala helps organizations bridge these gaps and move from concept to implementation.

Our Approach

Tala Energy Advisory operates as a trusted strategic partner to clients navigating complex energy challenges. Rather than offering generic consulting services, Tala focuses on high-impact strategic work, helping clients:

  • Understand emerging industry trends

  • Develop innovative program and market strategies

  • Align technology, policy, and utility operations

  • Design scalable solutions for distributed energy integration

Clients work directly with senior expertise, enabling faster insights, deeper collaboration, and practical solutions grounded in real-world experience.

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Sarah Chatterjee is an energy strategist and industry expert with almost two decades of experience working at the forefront of grid modernization and distributed energy innovation.

Throughout her career, Sarah has worked with utilities, regulators, developers, and technology companies across the United States to design and implement programs involving:

  • Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

  • Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)

  • Demand Response and Load Flexibility

  • Transportation Electrification

  • Building Electrification

  • Distributed Energy Management Systems (DERMS)

  • Utility program design and implementation

  • Grid-edge technologies and emerging energy markets

Her work has included advising investor-owned utilities, supporting major federal initiatives, and helping organizations develop strategies to integrate emerging technologies into utility operations and market structures.

Sarah is known for her ability to connect the technical, operational, and policy dimensions of the energy transition, helping organizations make informed decisions in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

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