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Erin Grossi

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Founder & Principal Consultant at DG Intelligent Solutions, LLC
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dr. Erin Grossi is a strategist and consultant focused on scaling emerging technologies in the clean energy and industrial sectors. An Adjunct Professor at Northwestern with a Doctorate from Georgetown, shes described by colleagues as an "innovative leader, " "strategic thinker, " and "systematic thinker. " She guides companies through the energy transition, turning market trends into growth opportunities.

She is passionate about advancing energy systems innovation in Chicago and the greater Midwest, coordinating strategic partnerships to implement new technologies. Her work involves applied R&D within urban landscapes to improve sustainability and quality of life. Her background includes extensive research on global energy markets, particularly comparing US and German approaches to renewable energy integration.

Unique fact: Dr. Grossi was the first-ever Chief Economist and Head of Corporate Innovation in the more than 100-year history of UL Solutions.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Founder & Principal Consultant
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Clean Energy Economy
Her career is dedicated to building the "digital clean energy economy, " focusing on commercializing solar, storage, and other distributed energy systems.
Electric Mobility
She previously led Accenture's eMobility practice for North America, helping clients with EV business development and growth initiatives tied to distributed energy.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Founder & Principal Consultant
DG Intelligent Solutions, LLC
4-2023 - 9-2025
Senior Principal Consultant
The Accelerate Group
8-2017 - 3-2023
MD (Partner): Global Innovation & Growth Strategy
Accenture
8-2016 - 7-2017
Chief Executive Officer
Center for Neighborhood Technology
6-2011 - 4-2016
Chief Economist and Director of Innovation
UL Solutions
In the press

Media appearances

Erin Grossi – Executive Contributor. Featured in Accenture Insurance Blog
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Education
8-2023 - 1-2026
Adjunct Professor: Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES)
Northwestern University
2008 - 2015
Doctorate
Georgetown University
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