Kierra Thomas specializes in stakeholder communications, guiding E Source clients through the technology deployment life cycle. With more than 10 years’ experience, her expertise consists of communications, project management, content development, and grant writing. She’s worked with state and municipal agencies including utilities, law enforcement, and transportation. Kierra holds an MBA from Southern University and a BA in mass communication from Louisiana State University.
Kierra Thomas
Senior Consultant, Technology Planning and Implementation Consulting
Topical expertise
Utility operations
System design and interactions
Content by this author
How winning a $5 million WaterSMART grant is helping BPUB improve reliability, conserve water, and save energy
October 10, 2023
With E Source’s support, Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) recently applied for and won a WaterSMART grant from the US Bureau of Reclamation. We sat down with BPUB to record a special episode of our podcast, PowerTalking. In this blog post, we share some of the highlights.
5 tips for an effective communication strategy
July 27, 2023
Implementing a new business technology can be a complex process that affects staff and customers. But a well-designed communication campaign that includes customer engagement and organizational change management activities can help the implementation go smoothly. Check out our five tips for success.
4 essential tips for winning a WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
May 23, 2023
Each year, the US Bureau of Reclamation awards WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants to utilities and other organizations to fund projects that promote sustainability and conservation. If you plan to apply for a grant this year, here are some tips for a strong and thorough application.
5 communication strategies to put customers’ minds at ease about AMI
September 21, 2022
Don’t let misconceptions about advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) derail your AMI implementation plans. In this blog post, you’ll learn about some of customers’ most frequently cited areas of concern along with some communication strategies to resolve them.