About

Tactical Partners provides expert analysis and strategic business development services.  

Denise Rushing, Founder and Principal

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Denise Rushing has led and advised some of the world's most innovative energy technology companies disrupting a $6 trillion industry. 

Her pioneering work in the energy industry includes the launch of award winning energy efficiency and technology initiatives adopted by utilities around the world. She spearheaded market adoption of data-driven demand response and SAAS as VP of marketing and business development at eMeter, CellNet Data Systems, Invensys, and Sage Systems.

Most recently, Denise served two terms in public office, leading her county to California environmental leadership awards and two of the largest public solar installations in the Western United States.

Denise Rushing holds a B.S in environmental engineering from Stanford University. a Masters in Culture and Spirituality from Holy Names University and is a registered mechanical engineer. She is also a certified organic farmer and ecological designer.  

Clients include US and international energy and clean tech companies, and hundreds of individual mission-driven entrepreneurs.