# Power Communications

> Power Communications is a privately held, energy-specialist communications firm in Malta, New York. Founded in 2003 by Steven C. Sullivan, it helps utilities, independent power producers and clean-energy developers turn technical projects into language and local engagement that can survive permitting, public scrutiny and political pressure. Its services span stakeholder research, public affairs, media relations, crisis work, corporate communications, creative production and field outreach; the company reports 65 clients served and more than 10 GW of approved energy projects.

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Headquarters:** Malta, United States
- **Founders:** Steven C. Sullivan (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Strategic Communications, Public Engagement, Media Relations, Public Affairs and Advocacy, Crisis and Issues Management
- **Notable:** Reports more than 10 GW of natural-gas, wind, solar and storage projects approved with its support., Reports 65 clients served and work across 25 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces., Supported the siting of its 23rd utility-scale energy project in August 2025, according to the company's LinkedIn profile.

## Products & services

- **Strategic Communications** — Research, message architecture, planning and internal alignment for high-stakes energy initiatives.
- **Public Engagement** — Stakeholder mapping, local outreach, town halls, site walks, office hours and coalition building tied to permitting milestones.
- **Media Relations** — Reporter outreach, executive positioning, thought leadership, press materials and milestone campaigns.
- **Public Affairs and Advocacy** — Policy narratives, ally coordination and third-party advocacy among community, government and industry audiences.
- **Crisis and Issues Management** — Issue anticipation, rapid-response systems, spokesperson preparation and reputation support.
- **Corporate Communications and Creative Services** — Brand strategy, websites, project microsites, graphic design, video, digital campaigns and executive communications.

## Achievements

- Reports more than 10 GW of natural-gas, wind, solar and storage projects approved with its support.
- Reports 65 clients served and work across 25 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.
- Supported the siting of its 23rd utility-scale energy project in August 2025, according to the company's LinkedIn profile.
- A 2016 company statement said its outreach work had contributed to permitting more than $4.5 billion in clean-energy infrastructure projects.
- A corporate communications case study says its work supported nationwide approvals, including a 500 MW New York solar farm.
- A media-relations case study attributes top-tier press, a utility partnership, a Series B round and $10 million in ARPA-E funding to an integrated campaign for an unnamed storage client.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — PowerCom published an intern-led interview in which Sullivan described founding the firm because he could not find a PR agency fluent in energy.
- **2026-05** — The company attended the 2026 American Clean Power Siting and Permitting Conference and highlighted early field engagement, aligned project teams and clearer explanations for local governments.
- **2026-05** — PowerCom participated in IPPNY's 40th annual spring conference in Albany, focusing on reliability, market design and New York's clean-energy targets.
- **2025-08** — The company says it helped turn around a deficit vote and secure approval for its 23rd utility-scale project.
- **2025-01** — Sullivan announced that he had declined a seven-figure sale after due diligence renewed his conviction in PowerCom's business and mission.

## Links

- Website: https://powercomx.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-communications
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/PWRPR

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Last updated: 2026-09-21