Energy and Utilities

You Power The World. We Power Your Growth.

Whether you’re transforming energy infrastructure or scaling smart utility platforms, we build demand gen strategies that convert — not just create noise.

We helped these trusted B2B companies to drive growth.

Tackling Energy and Utilities Marketing Challenges.

How We Do It

Energy & Utilities come with unique challenges: regulatory compliance, sustainability demands, infrastructure modernization, shifting energy markets, and public trust concerns.

At Directive, we turn industry complexity into energy-sector growth. Our go-to-market strategies are engineered for regulated markets, long sales cycles, and public-private buyer dynamics. From grid tech innovators to legacy utilities, we tailor performance marketing to match how real energy decisions get made.

Why
Choose Us.

We are Directive: The growth partner trusted by Energy & Utilities brands navigating complex regulation, long sales cycles, and public trust.

Engineered for Your GTM Complexities

We build marketing strategies grounded in the realities of your world — navigating regulatory pressure, advancing decarbonization goals, and earning public trust.

Utility-Grade Marketing Intelligence

Every agency claims to be data-backed. We prove it by aligning performance with real market signals, utility-grade rigor, and buyer behavior you can actually act on. In a trust-sensitive industry, precision matters.

 
 
 

Proven Performance in the Field

We’ve driven measurable growth for brands like Brooklyn Solar, Wiz, Pindrop, and Zscaler — turning ambitious goals into actual outcomes.

Build trust, outpace competitors, and turn complex energy offerings into clear market demand.

Our Services

In a sector shaped by transformation, from decarbonization mandates to grid modernization, energy and utility marketers need strategies built for nuance, not noise. Directive delivers performance marketing tailored to regulated markets, long sales cycles, and multi-stakeholder buying.

We help you lead the market with clarity and confidence.

Capture high-value commercial buyers and residential users with performance marketing tailored to how energy decisions are made.

  • Paid Search: Target high-intent keywords tied to rebates, rate plans, sustainability goals, and energy platform adoption.
  • Paid Social: Activate decision-makers in utilities, energy tech, and public works through LinkedIn, Meta, and YouTube.
  • Account Based Marketing: Influence multi-stakeholder utility deals and large commercial energy buyers with precision outreach.
  • Programmatic: Reach energy-conscious households and business buyers through localized, compliant digital placements.
  • Retargeting: Re-engage site visitors comparing rates, exploring incentives, or vetting clean energy solutions.
  • Performance Reporting: Track campaign performance across service areas, segments, and buying cycles with utility-grade visibility.

Rank for industry-specific search terms and position your company as a leader in sustainability, efficiency, and energy management.

  • On-Page SEO
  • Content Marketing
  • CRO
  • Technical SEO
  • Content Production

Optimize your website for conversions, ensuring a seamless experience for businesses and consumers looking for energy solutions.

  • CRO
  • Performance Analytics
  • Image Ads
  • Split Testing
  • Landing Pages
  • Social Motion & Static Ad Sets

Enhance data tracking and automation to improve lead generation and customer engagement in the utilities sector.

  • MAP Audit & Optimization
  • Lifecycle Visualization
  • Offline Conversion Tracking & Reporting
  • Lead Scoring & Lead Routing
  • Integrations & ABM
  • Pipeline Nurture & Email Campaigns

Expand market reach with customized strategies designed to increase brand trust and customer acquisition.

  • Competitor Assessments
  • 1st-Party Data Collection
  • TAM Identification
  • Financial Modeling
  • Persona Development
  • Deliverable Strategies

Capture high-value business customers and residential users with paid campaigns that drive demand for energy solutions.

  • Paid Search
  • Paid Social
  • Account Based Marketing
  • Programmatic
  • Retargeting
  • Performance Reporting

Rank for industry-specific search terms and position your company as a leader in sustainability, efficiency, and energy management.

  • On-Page SEO
  • Content Marketing
  • CRO
  • Technical SEO
  • Content Production

Optimize your website for conversions, ensuring a seamless experience for businesses and consumers looking for energy solutions.

  • CRO
  • Performance Analytics
  • Image Ads
  • Split Testing
  • Landing Pages
  • Social Motion & Static Ad Sets

Enhance data tracking and automation to improve lead generation and customer engagement in the utilities sector.

  • MAP Audit & Optimization
  • Lifecycle Visualization
  • Offline Conversion Tracking & Reporting
  • Lead Scoring & Lead Routing
  • Integrations & ABM
  • Pipeline Nurture & Email Campaigns

Expand market reach with customized strategies designed to increase brand trust and customer acquisition.

  • Competitor Assessments
  • 1st-Party Data Collection
  • TAM Identification
  • Financial Modeling
  • Persona Development
  • Deliverable Strategies

Experts at the ready.

Meet the heart of Directive.
Mike Matta
Account Director, Paid Media
McKenzie Stinson
Senior Paid Media Strategist
Jon Taylor
Senior Account Strategist, Paid Media
Fahima Miah
Senior Account Strategist
Maru Nieves
Digital Designer
Angie Glass-Liu
Paid Media Strategist

Elevate your Energy and Utilities marketing performance.

Garrett Mehrguth
CEO

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