GET TO KNOW US
Inova Energy Group is a Chicago-based, woman-led consulting firm focused on the future of energy and sustainability. Our work centers on energy efficiency programs, decarbonization, renewable energy, sustainability, climate planning, and community resilience.
Since 2014, Inova Energy Group has served clients in public and private sectors with a variety of projects ranging from utility energy program design to stakeholder management, deployment of new technologies, statewide policy analysis, creation of climate action and mitigation plans, trainings, and the development of corporate sustainability strategies.
Our Mission
A SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE.
We focus our collective expertise and problem-solving genius to drive a sustainable and equitable energy future.
Constantly asking ourselves “what is next?”, we support our clients and partners in meeting their objectives by focusing on opportunities arising from new technologies, approaches, optimized performance, and under-tapped sectors.
OUR VALUES
Innovation
We relentlessly pursue new ideas and push the status quo, always looking for what is next.
Passion
We work hard for something that we love and truly believe in.
Collaboration
We leverage the collective genius of our team, our clients, and our partners.
Excellence
We foster a culture that strives for the highest quality in everything we do.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to keeping equity, inclusion, and diversity at the forefront of our work.
Customer-Centric
Our objective is to make our clients successful.
Our Team
CATALINA LAMADRID, PMP
Catalina is the founder and principal of Inova Energy Group. She has over 15 years of consulting experience in the sustainability and clean energy sectors. Her expertise focuses on strategic planning, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Past project work includes development comprehensive energy strategies for U.S. states, design and implementation of energy efficiency programs, engagement of underserved communities, and development of climate action and mitigation plans for cities.
STEPHEN MAKSIMOVICH
With expertise in data analytics and market research, Stephen is an Energy and Sustainability Consultant supporting Inova’s projects with data-driven approaches. He is skilled at data analysis, database queries, reporting, key performance indicators identification and analysis, and is well-versed in Agile methodologies for project development.
JANE ANDERSON
Jane is an urban planner with five years of multi-family affordable housing development and community and stakeholder engagement experience. She supports Inova’s projects by providing project management, crafting and implementing community outreach strategies, building partnerships, and participating in the design of clean energy residential single-family and multi-family programs.
Inova Energy Group is proud to be certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).