OUR STORY
Inova Energy Group was founded in 2014, based on the belief that equity must be central to energy innovation, and that no household is truly out of reach.
We are a woman- and Latina-led advisory practice rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and collaborative partnerships. A firm capable of delivering creative solutions to complex energy challenges, while remaining nimble, adaptive, and committed to superior service.
Our mission is to uplift underserved communities and empower small and diverse businesses in the transition to a clean energy future.
One project,
one relationship,
one breakthrough at a time.
OUR TEAM
CATALINA LAMADRID
President & Founder
Catalina has 17 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.
ASHLEY PALLADINO
SVP of Strategic Growth
Ashley drives Inova's mission in the market through client and partner engagements and new pursuits. She has been managing energy efficiency programs and solutions since 2008. Ashley has developed and overseen innovative program designs for numerous utilities, working closely with community-based organizations and service providers to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry, maximize energy investment impacts, and consult with clients to achieve these goals in concert with targets and regulations.
KATIE FALK
VP of Marketing & Engagement
Katie leads overall brand strategy, product development support, client engagement, and program marketing. Bringing over 20 years of marketing and communications experience, she is known for her creativity and results. Katie specializes in trade ally management and has led marketing efforts for residential demand-side management, demand response, and workforce development programs.
LEAH HINIKER
Senior Consultant
Leah specializes in local government sustainability, decarbonization, and electrification. With over 23 years of experience, she has excelled in strategic planning and project management for energy conservation, including Energy and Climate Action Plans, utility and regional funding opportunities, and energy benchmarking programs, and sustainable building design and operation.
JANE ANDERSON
Energy & Sustainability Consultant II
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.
ZOE KNAUS
Clean Energy Consultant
Zoe comes to Inova with extensive experience in fostering renewable energy project development across the Midwest as well as facilitating community and stakeholder engagement on land use planning strategies in New York City. As a consultant, she provides support in project development and implementation, policy analysis, and community outreach for state-wide energy efficiency efforts.
OUR VALUES
Intentional collaboration – Together, we are better
Genuine curiosity – Never stop learning
Human-centered innovation – People at the core of solutions
Entrepreneurial mindset – Making ideas happen
Imperfect excellence – The pursuit of excellence does not demand perfection
Work-life integration – Work as a contributor to a meaningful life
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We pride ourselves on being a curious and collaborative community, that empowers individuals to pursue their interests and continuously develop their careers.