Elody Samuelson

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Manager at SE Advisory Services

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Overview

Elody Samuelson is an experienced renewable energy advisor, currently serving as a Manager at SE Advisory Services. Her expertise spans renewable strategy, PPA negotiation, demand response, and portfolio development for major energy companies. People who have worked with Elody often describe her as a collaborative, visionary, and exceptional leader.

Elody is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the energy sector. A key career highlight includes founding the Women in Demand Response Interest Group. She was also recognized with the SAFE award for her work in promoting a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBT colleagues.

She has an MBA from Western Washington University and a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Renewable Energy Strategy
Her career is focused on developing renewable energy customer programs, corporate renewables, and navigating the corporate PPA market.
Demand Response
Has extensive experience managing demand response programs and pilots at both Consumers Energy and Honeywell Smart Grid Solutions.
Women in Energy
She is the founder of the Women in Demand Response Interest Group within PLMA, demonstrating a commitment to advancing women in the field.

Media Appearances

Elody has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Manager at SE Advisory Services
10-2021 - 4-2025
Senior Consultant - Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory Services at SE Advisory Services
1-2016 - 10-2021
Product Manager Renewable Energy Customer Programs at Consumers Energy
2-2014 - 12-2015
Program Manager - Smart Energy Efficiency Solutions at Consumers Energy
5-2010 - 2-2014
Program Manager at Honeywell Smart Grid Solutions

Education

2003 - 2005
MBA from Western Washington University
BA from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Insights For Selling To Elody

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Elody is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Elody

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Elody move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Elody take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Elody

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