Energy Changemakers is the go-to media platform for distributed energy — covering the concepts, technologies and projects shaping the decentralized grid.
We help the industry make sense of a market that’s changing fast.
Start Here. It’s Free.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay informed, inspired and ahead of the curve in the decentralized energy transition.
Go Deeper
Join our Substack for exclusive content, early podcast access, and a community of energy professionals, developers, investors, and policymakers who are shaping what comes next.
Leverage Our Platforms and Expertise
We don’t just cover distributed energy — we help you own the conversation around it.
Alongside our independent journalism, we operate a content services division that partners with your marketing and communications team to create thought leadership that educates buyers, builds authority, and drives pipeline.
We offer messaging strategy, flagship whitepapers, executive storytelling, proprietary research and always-on visibility. With years of experience in energy communications, our team is known for translating complex topics into engaging prose that gets read. To learn more, contact: @steverooney@energychangemakers.com.
Energy Changemakers
Microgrids Now
Who Leads Energy Changemakers
Editorial and Publishing
Energy Changemakers was founded in 2024 by Elisa Wood, a veteran energy journalist widely respected for her coverage of the evolving electric power industry. Elisa previously co-founded Microgrid Knowledge and Real Energy Writers, both later acquired by Endeavor Business Media. Before launching her own media ventures, she spent over two decades reporting on electric power markets and policy for S&P Global Platts.
Today, Elisa serves as chief editor of Energy Changemakers, leading a team of experienced journalists and contributors focused on the technologies, business models and policy shifts reshaping energy. Known for translating complex industry developments into clear, compelling storytelling, she has become one of the sector’s most trusted interpreters of distributed energy and grid innovation.
Her work has earned recognition across the industry and academia alike. In the 2020 Downtime on the Microgrid, published by MIT Press, author Malcolm McCullough wrote:
“For an especially readable voice in the industry, the most consistent interpreter across these years has been the energy journalist Elisa Wood, whose Microgrid Knowledge (and conference) has aggregated more stories better than any other feed of its time.”
Business and Development Strategy
Mark Johnson brings decades of leadership, growth strategy and entrepreneurial experience in energy media to his role overseeing business development and strategic initiatives at Energy Changemakers. Over the course of his career, he has helped build and expand some of the industry’s most influential publishing and information brands, including serving as vice president of energy at Endeavor Business Media, managing director of T&D World and the Utility Analytics Institute at Informa and co-founding Energy Central, where he also led the Intelligent Utility and EnergyBiz divisions as vice president.
Sales and Partnerships
Steve Rooney leads sales and partner relations, working closely with clients to create marketing and sponsorship programs that align with their business goals and reach the highly engaged audiences of Energy Changemakers. He is known for building long-term client relationships and developing customized campaigns that deliver measurable value.
Before joining Energy Changemakers, Steve worked with energy brands at Endeavor Business Media where he focused on sales, audience engagement and strategic marketing initiatives across the company’s energy portfolio. His background spans energy publishing, digital media and business development, with a strong understanding of how media brands can connect companies with the rapidly evolving energy marketplace.
Media and Ad Operations
Veronica Trotto brings more than a decade of experience in publishing operations, client support and digital media management.
At Energy Changemakers, Veronica oversees client services, supporting both the editorial and business development teams. Her broad skill set spans advertising support, lead generation, customer service, program management and digital publishing platforms, making her an essential part of the company’s ability to deliver a seamless experience for readers, partners and clients alike.
Veronica has worked across a range of media and technology publications, building a reputation for reliability, versatility and strong organizational skills.