Comms strategy and planning

DG+ is a marketing, communications, and creative agency for innovative brands across clean energy and climate tech.

Communications and public relations for renewable energy, cleantech, and sustainability

DG+ develops integrated communications and public relations strategies that increase brand awareness and strengthen credibility for renewable energy, cleantech, and climate-tech organizations. As a marketing, communications, and creative agency with deep sector expertise, we begin by understanding your core challenges — from education barriers to crowded markets and limited visibility — and defining measurable goals that connect your communications efforts with broader business objectives. We then help you identify key audiences, build impactful messaging frameworks, and implement scalable renewable energy communications programs that position your brand for long-term success.

For startups and early-stage innovators seeking a startup PR agency with industry fluency, our foundation-to-scale roadmap offers structure, clarity, and direction from Day 1. For more established players, DG+ integrates seamlessly into existing programs to provide expert strategy, data-driven insights, and impactful cleantech public relations support.

From stakeholder mapping and messaging frameworks to media kits, content strategy, and KPI tracking, DG+ provides the tools and direction your team needs for clear, effective communication across every channel.

Core capabilities include:

Communications planning and goal-setting
Stakeholder mapping and audience segmentation
Messaging frameworks and content strategy
Media monitoring and trend analysis
KPI tracking and performance reporting

Implementation options

We build custom HubSpot solutions for clean energy and climate organizations.

Our in-house experts configure your CRM, marketing, and sales hubs to align with your specific goals, helping you unlock the full value of the platform quickly and effectively.

HubSpot analytics dashboard showing marketing performance, top sales reps, and blog revenue insights.

Setup and onboarding

Lead capture and conversion

Marketing automation

HubSpot sales pipeline dashboard showing deal stages, values, and outreach tracking for sales opportunities.

Sales pipeline and outreach

Featured work

Maine Renewable Energy Association

MREA called upon DG+ to bring strategy, storytelling, and design together to elevate their industry’s voice.

Zero Emission Transportation Association

DG+Design helped ZETA successfully launch a new member-driven organization and scale its national presence through press outreach, website redesign, social media activity, and targeted public awareness campaigns.

FTC Solar

DG+ developed a new brand for FTC Solar that would include a refreshed visual identity and messaging on key values and differentiators for each product, service, and the company as a whole.

Freestone Renewables

DG+Design helped Freestone Renewables establish their brand through a new website that includes fresh design, branding, and messaging.

RST CleanTech Solutions

RST CleanTech called on DG+Design to design and develop a brand new website, a process that included a messaging overhaul and brand refinement. Post-website launch, DG+ continues to support RST with marketing strategy, written content, and ongoing design services.

Banyan Infrastructure

Banyan Infrastructure enlisted DG+Design for a complete website refresh, including key messaging development, web strategy, and brand refinement. DG+Design leveraged its marketing expertise and industry knowledge to create audience-focused content, thought leadership, graphic design, and communications support for an updated Banyan Infrastructure brand.

Why invest in communications strategy and planning?

Develop a clear and consistent voice.

A strong communications framework ensures every message, pitch, press release, and campaign aligns with your brand story critical for effective renewable energy marketing and cleantech PR.

Focus your efforts where they matter most.

Strategic planning helps you prioritize the audiences, channels, and narratives that drive real impact, whether you’re promoting thought leadership; engaging with industry, business, and local media; organizing brand events and activations; or advancing broader PR initiatives.

Strengthen coordination across teams and partners.

Shared messaging, clear workflows, and defined KPIs help marketing, communications, sales, and leadership teams stay aligned, amplify one another’s efforts, and work toward common goals.

Increase visibility and credibility.

Thoughtful, well-timed communication positions your organization as a trusted industry voice, boosting your presence in media, online channels, and stakeholder networks.

Approach

Strong client relationships are the foundation of our work.

We build our relationships through clear, consistent communication and dedicated time for account management.

We see ourselves as an extension of your team — proactive, responsive, and aligned with your goals. Account management is an ongoing component of every month of engagement between DG+ and our clients.

Company team celebrating a partnership ribbon-cutting event, symbolizing collaboration and business growth.

Experience where it matters.

Whether it’s branding a battery startup or launching grid-edge software, we’ve helped 100+ clean energy and climate tech clients tell their stories and grow.

People attending an automotive trade show showcasing modern vehicles and innovative mobility solutions.

Streamlined support

DG+ is a one-stop-shop for cleantech and climate tech companies looking to expand their brand, drive sales, and create value for customers.

Team members smiling and collaborating at a company event, representing a friendly and integrated workplace culture.

An integrated, fun team

Our team is small by design, so you always work directly with the people doing the work. We collaborate closely, communicate openly, and genuinely get to know our clients.

Team walking toward a solar panel installation site, representing renewable energy initiatives and sustainable business practices.

Flexible engagement options

We offer project-based, ongoing, and prepaid scope of work options that can be customized to suit your needs and budget.

Working with DG+ was a true partnership. They took the time to understand Maine’s renewable energy story and helped us communicate it in a way that resonates beyond our industry. Their team translated complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that speak to our policymakers and communities alike.

Eliza Donoghue

Executive Director

DG+ delivered on a bold project in record time. Their expertise across branding, design, website development, and marketing — along with their knowledge of the clean energy market — made them the perfect partner for a highly visible launch. The Latitude team had a strong creative vision and DG+ turned it into reality.

Jenna Herzog

Head of marketing + Latitude Studios

"We chose DG+ because they had the right design experience as well as an understanding of the EV space."

Jakson A.

Co-Founder, Finance and Strategy

Communicating the history, impact, and policy of the Colorado River is no easy task - especially in a way that makes it accessible and engaging. DG+ helped us craft a compelling narrative and design that drives home the importance of the Colorado River and WRA's solutions to the challenges it faces.

Haley Littleton

Associate Director of Marketing

DG+Design was able to quickly grasp the multifaceted nature of the WeaveGrid platform. This understanding enabled them to effectively communicate the unique value our technology offers to each of our distinct audience segments. They brought our message to life with a unique and compelling visual design. DG+’s industry background and collaborative approach resulted in an excellent new website and an enjoyable professional experience.

Kendall Cody

Senior Manager – Marketing & Communications