About BW Research
What Does BW Research Do?
What Does BW Research Do?
BW Research is a full-service research and strategic consulting firm that specializes in economic and workforce research. We help organizations, governments, businesses and communities understand how economies and the world of work are changing and what it means for their region, industry, or workforce.
Where Do You Work?
Where Do You Work?
We have worked in states and cities throughout the country, alongside supporting federal and international clients. BW Research has staff in Massachusetts, Northern and Southern California, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Brazil.
Who Works for BW Research?
Who Works for BW Research?
We are a team of policy experts, economic modelers, supply chain specialists, data analysts, survey researchers, economists, and workforce strategists. BW Research was founded in 2006.
Who Are Your Typical Clients?
Who Are Your Typical Clients?
Our clients are as diverse as our research. Our clients include local, state, and federal government agencies; state energy offices; businesses; educational institutions; utilities; nonprofit organizations; industry associations; and foundations. Many of our projects support public policy design, long-term workforce and economic planning, and funding strategy.
Services & Capabilities
What Types of Research Do You Conduct?
What Types of Research Do You Conduct?
We provide bespoke research and consulting services, including energy and economic strategies, labor market studies, workforce gap analyses, economic and fiscal impacts, supply chain mapping, program evaluations, and community- and equity-focused analyses to drive policy and decision-making.
What Research Methodologies Do You Employ?
What Research Methodologies Do You Employ?
Our methods include surveys, economic impact modeling, qualitative executive interviews, human-centered design, secondary data analysis, focus groups, case studies, ethnographies, quasi-experimental designs, cost-benefit analysis, and SWOT analyses.
How is BW Research Different From Other Consulting Firms?
How is BW Research Different From Other Consulting Firms?
We begin with high-quality research and are guided by what the client or project uniquely needs. We tackle difficult questions by deploying an array of tools that support our clients in obtaining information and guidance that would be impossible without rigorous research.
Our Work
What is the U.S. Energy & Employment Report (USEER)?
What is the U.S. Energy & Employment Report (USEER)?
The USEER is a nationally recognized annual analysis of energy sector employment produced for the U.S. Department of Energy. The report measures job trends across energy supply and demand sectors. BW Research serves as the lead contractor for USEER, applying a rigorous peer-reviewed survey methodology and data validation and analysis practices overseen by an Energy Jobs Council that includes representatives from federal statistical agencies.
About BW Research
BW Research is an independent firm specializing in labor market analysis, workforce development, and economic impact studies. We partner with public agencies, industry leaders, and mission-driven organizations to deliver rigorous, data-driven insights that inform smarter policy, planning, and investment decisions.
How We Work
Our approach blends advanced data analysis, primary research, and subject-matter expertise. Each study is tailored to our clients’ goals, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and actionable results. From scoping through final reporting, we prioritize clarity, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Recent Insights & Reports
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DoorDash Maryland Portable Benefits Pilot
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Bioversity Impact Evaluation
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Energy Efficiency Jobs in America