Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Cala Systems designs, manufactures, and sells the world's first intelligent heat pump water heater.

Cala Systems designs, manufactures, and sells the world's first intelligent heat pump water heater.

NewGrid is a software company specializing in the utilities sector, focusing on topology optimization technologies for electric power transmission. The firm develops decision support software that aids in power operations and planning, encompassing outage scheduling, seasonal contingency planning, remedial action plan development, and congestion management. By improving decision-making processes, NewGrid's solutions enable both producers and consumers to effectively mitigate congestion and enhance the reliability of the power grid. The company's team consists of experienced engineers, researchers, software developers, and economists, who are recognized thought-leaders in applying topology optimization to power system operations. NewGrid has gained support from governmental initiatives, notably leading the first successful implementation of automated security-constrained topology reconfigurations on large-scale regional transmission organization systems.

Xodus Group Ltd. is an engineering and advisory firm that specializes in providing support services to oil and gas upstream operators as well as renewable energy developers globally. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, the company offers a wide array of services including exploration and appraisal, field development, operations, and decommissioning. Xodus Group also excels in advanced structural engineering, compliance management, and various simulations, addressing challenges in fluid dynamics, integrity management, and safety. The firm develops proprietary applications such as XPLORE for data management in upstream oil and gas, XMAINT to enhance data quality, and XRISK for centralized risk management. With additional offices in locations such as Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and across the UK, Xodus Group serves diverse sectors including oil and gas, LNG, renewables, and utilities, aiming to maximize return on investment for its clients.

Heila Technologies develops a platform that connects solar arrays, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) to create self-managing microgrids. The Heila IQ Platform is a decentralized optimization system that simplifies the integration and operation of these resources, allowing for autonomous management and optimization. This technology transforms various components, such as batteries and solar arrays, into independent intelligent agents capable of self-organization and regulation. Heila Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including utility representatives, developers, energy users, and public officials. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company aims to facilitate the commercialization of its platform, providing granular analysis and data-driven recommendations to enhance the resilience and efficiency of energy networks while promoting energy savings and reducing carbon emissions.

Blackburn Energy, Inc. specializes in renewable energy solutions for the commercial trucking industry through its innovative product, RelGen. This technology harnesses kinetic energy from a truck's drive shaft, converting it into electricity via a custom alternator. The generated power is stored in a battery array, enabling it to supply energy to various truck subsystems including liftgates, electric auxiliary power units (APUs), and sensors for driver-assist and autonomous features. Blackburn Energy's solutions aim to reduce reliance on engine idling, thus cutting fuel and maintenance costs while minimizing carbon emissions. The company's products are particularly beneficial for long-haul drivers, providing essential power for climate control and operational needs during rest periods. Blackburn Energy was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Cala Systems designs, manufactures, and sells the world's first intelligent heat pump water heater.

Enel Green Power is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on the development and management of power plants that utilize a diverse array of resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. Established in December 2008 as part of the Enel Group, the company operates across Europe and the Americas, boasting an installed capacity of 64.7 GW and generating approximately 25 terawatt-hours of electricity annually. This production supports the energy needs of over 8 million households and contributes to significant reductions in carbon emissions, avoiding around 16 million tonnes of CO2 each year. Enel Green Power emphasizes sustainability and innovation while actively collaborating with local communities to promote socio-economic development. The company is committed to expanding its installed capacity and enhancing technological mixes tailored to local conditions, thus playing a crucial role in the global transition to sustainable energy.

PowerOptions provides savings and predictability on energy costs to nonprofits and the public sector.

Enel X specializes in energy supply and optimization while advocating for more autonomous and sustainable energy consumption. The company provides energy intelligence software and demand response services through its SaaS platform, enabling enterprises to manage energy costs effectively, reduce risks, and simplify compliance and sustainability reporting. Enel X also facilitates access to demand response programs globally, creating a beneficial payment stream for businesses and offering utilities and grid operators a reliable and cost-effective demand-side resource. This comprehensive approach supports both economic and environmental goals, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers works in fields of utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcast, and manufacture.

Gridtwin is a SaaS-based company providing software tools to both energy developers and utilities to streamline the interconnection process. Gridtwin was founded by researchers and graduates from the MIT Energy Initiative who were passionate about modernizing the electricity network and developing tools to facilitate that process. Gridtwin is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Blackburn Energy, Inc. specializes in renewable energy solutions for the commercial trucking industry through its innovative product, RelGen. This technology harnesses kinetic energy from a truck's drive shaft, converting it into electricity via a custom alternator. The generated power is stored in a battery array, enabling it to supply energy to various truck subsystems including liftgates, electric auxiliary power units (APUs), and sensors for driver-assist and autonomous features. Blackburn Energy's solutions aim to reduce reliance on engine idling, thus cutting fuel and maintenance costs while minimizing carbon emissions. The company's products are particularly beneficial for long-haul drivers, providing essential power for climate control and operational needs during rest periods. Blackburn Energy was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Camberline Technologies is a company that specializes in a sensor-driven platform designed to monitor electricity usage and promote energy conservation. The platform provides billing-ready data that integrates with existing billing systems, facilitating efficient energy management. By delivering actionable insights, Camberline encourages consumers to adopt more sustainable electricity usage habits, often through attractive incentives. This approach not only supports individual energy conservation efforts but also contributes to broader community sustainability goals.

Acton Water District is a community public water supply that delivers high-quality drinking water.

The Community Clean Energy Project (CCEP) model involves consumers, utilities, community stakeholders, technology companies, funders, Federal/State energy programs, clean energy, and mobility organizations, and local government as partners committed to reliable, clean energy future.

Taunton Municipal Light Plant is a municipally-owned utility that provides electric and internet services.

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company provides electricity solutions along with resource & power supply planning services.

General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified global infrastructure and financial services company, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. GE operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. The company provides a wide array of products and services, such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, medical imaging technologies, jet engines, and freight locomotives. GE is also a leader in the energy sector, offering innovative solutions that enable businesses and communities to generate reliable power. With a strong focus on the Industrial Internet, GE harnesses advanced analytics and software capabilities to optimize asset management and improve operational efficiency. This commitment to innovation is exemplified by its GE Software Center, which leads efforts to integrate machine data with analytics, fostering enhanced productivity and sustainability in various industries. Additionally, GE remains dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through its ecomagination initiative, which promotes the development of new technologies aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of its operations.

Ameresco, Inc. provides energy efficiency solutions for facilities in North America. The company engages in the development, design, engineering, and installation of projects that reduce the energy, as well as operation and maintenance costs of governmental, educational, utility, healthcare, and other institutional, commercial, and industrial entities facilities. Its set of services includes upgrades to a facility's energy infrastructure. Ameresco provides renewable energy products and services that include the construction of small-scale plants that produce electricity, gas, heat, or cooling from renewable sources of energy; the sale of such electricity, processed landfill gas, heat, or cooling from plants that it owns; and the sale and installation of solar energy products and systems for both on-grid and off-grid applications. It distributes solar energy products and systems, such as PV panels, solar regulators, solar charge controllers, inverters, solar-powered lighting systems, solar-powered water pumps, solar panel mounting hardware, and other system components. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.

National Grid is a leading energy company that operates electricity and gas transmission systems, focusing on delivering cleaner and more resilient energy solutions. As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies globally, it is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient energy services to customers and communities in both the UK and the US. National Grid plays a crucial role in connecting millions of people to essential energy resources through its regulated utility businesses, as well as its ventures in innovation. The company is actively committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is shaping future energy systems by collaborating with customers, partners, and communities to address the challenges of transitioning to decarbonized and decentralized energy solutions.

NextEra Energy is a leading renewable energy company engaged in the generation of wind and solar power, as well as nuclear and natural gas energy. It operates through its regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, which is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida, serving nearly 6 million customer accounts and owning 34 gigawatts of generation capacity. Florida Power & Light significantly contributes to NextEra's overall earnings, accounting for approximately 70% of its consolidated operating income. The company's renewable energy segment, NextEra Energy Resources, generates and sells power across the United States and Canada, boasting an additional 34 gigawatts of capacity. Through its investments in infrastructure, NextEra Energy creates thousands of high-paying jobs, positioning itself as a major player in the energy sector.

EnerNoc's technology-enabled energy management solutions help meet the needs of utilities/grid operators that deliver energy and are responsible for maintaining the real-time balance between supply and demand.

Sunrun Inc. is a leading provider of residential solar energy systems in the United States, specializing in the design, development, installation, ownership, and maintenance of solar power solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a unique solar service model that allows homeowners to pay for the electricity generated by the solar systems rather than purchasing the panels outright. This approach enables customers to benefit from lower, locked-in electricity rates while Sunrun maintains and monitors the systems. Operating in twelve states, Sunrun installs solar systems at a rapid pace, averaging one installation every ten minutes. The company utilizes a direct-to-consumer marketing strategy complemented by partnerships with various solar and strategic entities. In addition to solar energy systems, Sunrun also provides battery storage solutions and sells solar products such as panels and racking. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees, Sunrun continues to lead the residential solar market by prioritizing customer savings and sustainable energy solutions.

AquaFresco is transforming the cleaning industry with its innovative wastewater recycling system. Founded by a team that emerged from the MIT MADMEC competition in 2014, the company has advanced its technology from laboratory research to commercial application. Currently, AquaFresco's system is being tested in three pilot hotels and three commercial laundry facilities, with the potential to reduce water and detergent usage by up to 95%. The company holds full ownership of its intellectual property and has gained recognition in the community, winning the MassChallenge Gold Award in 2015 and receiving funding from MassCEC in 2016. AquaFresco is focused on completing product development and pilot testing in the near future.

Ivys Energy Solutions is a solutions provider delivering effective engineering services and products to the global energy, renewables.

NewGrid is a software company specializing in the utilities sector, focusing on topology optimization technologies for electric power transmission. The firm develops decision support software that aids in power operations and planning, encompassing outage scheduling, seasonal contingency planning, remedial action plan development, and congestion management. By improving decision-making processes, NewGrid's solutions enable both producers and consumers to effectively mitigate congestion and enhance the reliability of the power grid. The company's team consists of experienced engineers, researchers, software developers, and economists, who are recognized thought-leaders in applying topology optimization to power system operations. NewGrid has gained support from governmental initiatives, notably leading the first successful implementation of automated security-constrained topology reconfigurations on large-scale regional transmission organization systems.

NewGrid is a software company specializing in the utilities sector, focusing on topology optimization technologies for electric power transmission. The firm develops decision support software that aids in power operations and planning, encompassing outage scheduling, seasonal contingency planning, remedial action plan development, and congestion management. By improving decision-making processes, NewGrid's solutions enable both producers and consumers to effectively mitigate congestion and enhance the reliability of the power grid. The company's team consists of experienced engineers, researchers, software developers, and economists, who are recognized thought-leaders in applying topology optimization to power system operations. NewGrid has gained support from governmental initiatives, notably leading the first successful implementation of automated security-constrained topology reconfigurations on large-scale regional transmission organization systems.

Blackburn Energy, Inc. specializes in renewable energy solutions for the commercial trucking industry through its innovative product, RelGen. This technology harnesses kinetic energy from a truck's drive shaft, converting it into electricity via a custom alternator. The generated power is stored in a battery array, enabling it to supply energy to various truck subsystems including liftgates, electric auxiliary power units (APUs), and sensors for driver-assist and autonomous features. Blackburn Energy's solutions aim to reduce reliance on engine idling, thus cutting fuel and maintenance costs while minimizing carbon emissions. The company's products are particularly beneficial for long-haul drivers, providing essential power for climate control and operational needs during rest periods. Blackburn Energy was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of an automated landfill gas collection system. The company offers Loci WellWatcher, a system featuring wellhead-mounted hardware and cloud-based monitoring and analytics that optimize methane extraction from landfills. By providing real-time monitoring of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, Loci Controls has demonstrated the capability to enhance gas collection efficiency by over 20%, while also improving safety and reducing operational costs for landfill operators and energy utility customers in the United States. The company combines innovative sensor technology, continuous monitoring, advanced algorithms, and field service support to increase profitability and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks. Founded in 2012 and based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls is committed to advancing technology for the effective management of landfill gas resources.

RainBank’s uniquely qualified team has a long history of working with technologies and funding strategies in the water sector. This background has enabled to team to develop a revolutionary technology that will transform the stormwater management industry.

WindPole sells actual hub height wind resource data that solves two problems: 1) historical wind data that de-risks and improves finance terms for wind power development projects, and 2) real-time data based wind forecasting that improves operational effectiveness for utilities, grid operators, wind farm operators, and power traders. WindPole installs weather monitoring sensors and systems on existing narrow faced, 80+ meters (hub height), broadcast towers. Each tower is polled every five minutes to compile real-time wind resource data. WindPole’s clients include five of the top ten wind developers, grid operators, and industry analysts.