Lead with Purpose and Innovate for Impact.

WHO WE ARE

We believe sustainability is a shared responsibility. ES Consulting is a certified woman-owned (WBE) advisory firm based in Chicago, led by President Elena Savona, who brings over two decades of experience in energy, sustainability, and program management. We partner with forward-thinking organizations to create practical, inclusive solutions that drive innovation, focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, resilience, and climate planning.

Whether you’re beginning your sustainability journey or advancing existing initiatives, we provide comprehensive support in program design and development, project management, training, and strategic planning to help reduce our collective carbon footprint, one organization at a time.

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Meet The Founder

Elena Savona is both a strategic thought partner and a problem solver. Recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a 2024 Notable Leader in Sustainability, she brings deep expertise in energy efficiency, solar initiatives, and sustainability planning. Elena’s work spans federal and public sector programs, with a strong foundation in energy infrastructure research, proposal development, and strategic execution. Actively engaged in the green building industry, she is passionate about helping organizations design resilient, future-ready solutions that deliver lasting value.

“Elena Savona embodies the best of what’s happening in Illinois right now to grow the clean energy industry. She is passionate about connecting public and private sector resources, programs, and people in ways that maximize the impact sustainable technologies, best practices, and financing can have on our communities. Best of all she is generous with her expertise and time in ways that help lift up others working in the sustainability space.”
Brian Imus, Executive Director, Illinois Green Alliance

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SERVICES

Sustainability is a journey, and at ES Consulting, we walk it with you. Our personalized approach blends deep expertise with practical solutions, helping you make meaningful progress toward a cleaner, more efficient future—step by step, together.

Working in close collaboration with clients at any stage of their journey, ES Consulting offers advice and support in program design and development, project management, training, and strategic planning.

Our services include:

Business planning and development

We help organizations turn vision into action. Whether you're launching a new initiative or scaling an existing program, our business planning services provide the strategic clarity, market insight, and operational structure needed to grow with purpose. From feasibility assessments to implementation roadmaps, we guide you every step of the way.
Training in project management and sustainability topics

Empower your team with the knowledge and tools to lead effectively. Our customized training programs cover core project management principles and emerging sustainability topics—equipping professionals with practical skills to manage complexity, drive results, and embed sustainability into everyday decision-making.
Advisory support for sustainability program design and implementation

We partner with organizations to design and execute sustainability programs that are both ambitious and achievable. From setting goals and engaging stakeholders to tracking impact and reporting progress, we provide hands-on guidance to ensure your initiatives are aligned with best practices, regulatory expectations, and long-term value creation.

100% Woman-Owned

ES Consulting is a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP), and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Association of Energy Engineers
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, U.S. Green Building Council

Affiliations

Board Member and Treasurer, Illinois Green Alliance Board of Directors 2022-2025
Chair, Standing Programs Committee, Illinois Green Alliance 2018-2021
Member and Chair, Elevate Project Management Board 2018-2021