​The clean energy transition is complicated, not just because of the range of technologies and policies involved, but also because of huge differences in the political economies of the countries engaged in it. Propel is positioned to help navigate these complexities based on years of relevant experience in developing and leading international programs and partnership frameworks. We have the technical, policy and market expertise needed to align the core competencies of diverse stakeholders with programmatic goals to optimize for impact.

Graham Pugh

Principal

​Graham's perspective on solving energy and climate challenges draws on nearly 30 years of diverse experience in the private, public, and philanthropic sectors. While working in the U.S. government, Graham managed two global partnerships focused on technologies and policies to address energy and climate challenges, engaging with energy leaders from around the world. He also led various analytical efforts that provided insight on technology pathways in support of climate goals. In the private sector, he managed targeted R&D programs and international cooperative efforts to develop critical new technologies for the semiconductor industry. These experiences were bookended by service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya and as deputy director of the Lemelson Foundation.​

Lalith Polepeddi

Associate

With experience in AI applications, product management, and software development, Lalith brings a practical, problem-solving approach at the intersection of technology and clean energy. Most recently, Lalith led internal applications, data pipelines, and reporting infrastructure at a telehealth company. Before that, he was a research scientist at Georgia Tech, working on a novel IoT platform for electric utilities and several early-stage projects focused on climate change adaptation. As a graduate student, he developed an AI-powered teaching assistant that was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. Lalith holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Biology.