A school devoted to training scientists, engineers and others not only in rigorous science-based academics, but in protective and respectful use of the earth and its resources, Colorado School of Mines is a leader in its field. Located at the base of the enchanting Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, Mines’ location provides not only a scenic view, but opportunities for study and research as well. Programs at the undergraduate level include degrees in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Geochemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering, Geophysics and Mining Engineering. A major force in its research developments and discoveries, Mines works in collaboration with such entities as the National renewable Energy Laboratory. They also regularly conduct renowned conferences. The focus of study and research at Mines is in finding positive solutions to sustaining our environment and resources. Graduates, therefore, are not only proficient scholars, but also go on to pioneer solutions in the use of energy and environmental resources. Admission to Mines is competitive and requires that students exhibit high academic skill through previous GPA, level of courses taken, and SAT or ACT scores. Extracurricular activities, community service and professional involvement are also highly valued. A select number of scholarships are available to exceptional students. There also other forms of financial aid for those who qualify.
PETROLERN LLC is a leading-edge technology company working on subsurface solutions for carbon storage, geothermal and oil and gas projects. It conducts cutting edge R&D and executes global service projects to increase its clients' profitability yet minimizing their environmental footprint. Petrolern’s mission is to apply the knowledge and learnings from the oil and gas industry to accelerate movement toward cleaner energy sources. We envision this by optimization and real-time monitoring of subsurface operations using advanced sensor technologies and artificial intelligence.
Developer of direct air capture technology designed to help businesses become carbon neutral, or even negative. The company leverages technology to develop modular and on-site technologies to efficiently capture carbon dioxide from the environment, enabling businesses to reduce greenhouse emissions.
OCOchem is a renewable chemical manufacturing company based in Vida, Oregon, focused on developing and commercializing a proprietary process that electro-catalytically converts carbon dioxide into formic acid and its derivatives. The company's innovative ECFORM process utilizes low-value carbon dioxide, water, and intermittent renewable electricity to produce high-value C1 chemicals. This method emphasizes energy efficiency and product selectivity, positioning OCOchem at the forefront of sustainable chemical manufacturing since its incorporation in 2016. By transforming CO2 into valuable products, OCOchem aims to contribute to environmental sustainability and the circular economy.
Oscilla Power, Inc. is focused on developing renewable energy solutions, primarily through its Triton wave energy converter, which harnesses the potential of ocean waves to generate electricity. The company utilizes its patented iMEC technology platform, which leverages low-cost magnetostrictive alloys to efficiently convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. This technology can be applied to both new systems for large-scale renewable energy production and existing structures to capture energy from vibrational sources. Oscilla Power's efforts are directed towards utility-scale wave energy generation and providing downhole power solutions for the oil and gas industry. The company has received support for its innovative projects from various federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2009 and based in Seattle, Washington, Oscilla Power also maintains satellite offices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and Kochi, India.
Transitional Energy brings geothermal technology to the oil and gas industry to generate clean, baseload power from heat waste.
Geothermix is to increase heat recovery from geothermal resources by an order of magnitude or more through the application of horizontal wells and novel well-completion methods.
PETROLERN LLC is a leading-edge technology company working on subsurface solutions for carbon storage, geothermal and oil and gas projects. It conducts cutting edge R&D and executes global service projects to increase its clients' profitability yet minimizing their environmental footprint. Petrolern’s mission is to apply the knowledge and learnings from the oil and gas industry to accelerate movement toward cleaner energy sources. We envision this by optimization and real-time monitoring of subsurface operations using advanced sensor technologies and artificial intelligence.
Novoreach Technologies develops innovative material solutions for clean energy and environment applications.
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, focused on utilizing sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels, aiming to replace fossil fuels across various sectors. Founded in 2013 at Idealab, Heliogen has developed a concentrated solar energy system powered by artificial intelligence, which offers a range of solutions including HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat applications; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free, ultra-high temperature heat for industries like cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and household heating. Heliogen's mission is to create technology that can commercially replace fossil fuels in industrial processes with sustainable energy sources.
ReactWell, L.L.C. is an innovative company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in the development of underground reactor systems that convert lower-value liquids, gases, and solids into synthetic oil and various valuable liquid chemicals. Founded in 2011, the company also offers the Electromagnetic Oil Pipe Plugger (EMOPP), a system designed to effectively clog pipes. ReactWell provides its advanced technology services and products to a range of industries, including oil and gas, mining, petrochemicals, utilities, clean technology, and renewable energy. Their offerings support numerous applications such as crude oil substitutes, synthesis starting products, sterilization, mineral scavenging, and wastewater treatment, among others. By leveraging science, engineering, and information technology, ReactWell aims to deliver cost-effective renewable oil and chemical solutions, addressing the challenges posed by dwindling supplies of conventional hydrocarbons.
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on advancing artificial photosynthesis to produce sustainable polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops innovative technology that efficiently captures and converts carbon dioxide, utilizing waveguides to distribute sunlight evenly throughout scalable reactors. By enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules, Dimensional Energy aims to create hydrocarbon fuels that address significant energy requirements while promoting environmental responsibility. Their approach positions them at the forefront of solar fuel viability, leveraging novel, functionalized catalysts to transform energy production.
National Grid is a major energy company operating in the United States and the United Kingdom, focusing on electricity and gas transmission and distribution. In North America, it generates electricity from various sources, including oil, gas, solar, and wind, while also engaging in gas distribution and investment in natural gas infrastructure, such as pipelines. In the UK, National Grid Gas plc manages a high-pressure gas transmission system, comprising over 7,630 kilometers of pipeline and numerous compressor stations. The company is committed to transforming energy networks to deliver cleaner and more resilient energy solutions, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. National Grid plays a crucial role in connecting customers and communities to energy, emphasizing safety, reliability, and efficiency in its operations. Through its regulated utility businesses and National Grid Ventures, the company is actively working to develop innovative solutions for the energy challenges of the future, collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate the transition to decarbonized and decentralized energy systems.
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources develops policies and programs that respond to the state's evolving energy needs while advancing environmental sustainability, energy security, and a vibrant clean energy economy.
Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc. operates as a natural gas distributor.
Baryon develops and commercializes energy efficiency technologies with applications in building cooling, water production, desalination, cold chain, and other industries.
Energy Fuels Inc. is a leading integrated uranium mining company based in the United States, focused on the extraction and recovery of uranium for the nuclear energy sector. The company operates key production facilities, including the White Mesa Mill in Utah, the only conventional uranium mill in the country, and the Nichols Ranch in-situ recovery facility in Wyoming. Together, these sites have a combined licensed capacity of approximately 10 million pounds of uranium concentrates annually. Energy Fuels also explores and evaluates various uranium and uranium/vanadium properties across several states, including Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The company is positioned to meet the growing global demand for clean energy, providing a critical resource for the production of emission-free nuclear power. Established in 1987, Energy Fuels continues to leverage its extensive portfolio of resources to support the nuclear utilities market while contributing to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
PETROLERN LLC is a leading-edge technology company working on subsurface solutions for carbon storage, geothermal and oil and gas projects. It conducts cutting edge R&D and executes global service projects to increase its clients' profitability yet minimizing their environmental footprint. Petrolern’s mission is to apply the knowledge and learnings from the oil and gas industry to accelerate movement toward cleaner energy sources. We envision this by optimization and real-time monitoring of subsurface operations using advanced sensor technologies and artificial intelligence.
Gross-Wen Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets a wastewater treatment solution to recover nutrients from wastewater to municipalities and wastewater-producing industries. It offers revolving algal biofilm (RAB) system that recovers nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater while producing algae biomass that could be sold as a fertilizer or bioplastic. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Slater, Iowa.
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, focused on utilizing sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels, aiming to replace fossil fuels across various sectors. Founded in 2013 at Idealab, Heliogen has developed a concentrated solar energy system powered by artificial intelligence, which offers a range of solutions including HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat applications; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free, ultra-high temperature heat for industries like cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and household heating. Heliogen's mission is to create technology that can commercially replace fossil fuels in industrial processes with sustainable energy sources.
Developer of a desalination technique designed to solve the toxic brine problem that exists in desalination. The company's technology utilizes a solvent that, when heated attracts brine in high-salinity water separating it from freshwater, enabling organizations to reuse the solvent in subsequent cycles.
ReactWell, L.L.C. is an innovative company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in the development of underground reactor systems that convert lower-value liquids, gases, and solids into synthetic oil and various valuable liquid chemicals. Founded in 2011, the company also offers the Electromagnetic Oil Pipe Plugger (EMOPP), a system designed to effectively clog pipes. ReactWell provides its advanced technology services and products to a range of industries, including oil and gas, mining, petrochemicals, utilities, clean technology, and renewable energy. Their offerings support numerous applications such as crude oil substitutes, synthesis starting products, sterilization, mineral scavenging, and wastewater treatment, among others. By leveraging science, engineering, and information technology, ReactWell aims to deliver cost-effective renewable oil and chemical solutions, addressing the challenges posed by dwindling supplies of conventional hydrocarbons.
Southern California Gas Company is a regulated public utility based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the distribution, transmission, and storage of natural gas. Founded in 1867, the company serves approximately 22 million customers across Central and Southern California. Its extensive infrastructure includes over 51,000 miles of distribution pipelines, 3,058 miles of transmission and storage pipelines, and 9 transmission compressor stations. Southern California Gas also offers a range of services, including residential assistance, energy efficiency programs, and solutions for commercial and industrial clients. As a subsidiary of Pacific Enterprises Inc., the company plays a vital role in meeting the natural gas needs of its extensive customer base.
LanzaJet producer of aviation fuel that captures waste gas emissions and uses bacteria to turn it into useable ethanol fuel.
GSE Systems, Inc. specializes in performance improvement solutions tailored for the energy and process industries. The company enhances human performance through turnkey training, innovative visualization, simulation applications, and a team of skilled instructors. Additionally, GSE Systems leverages its engineering expertise and technology to optimize plant design, commissioning, and operations. With over 340 employees and more than four decades of industry experience, the company boasts over 1,100 installations and serves hundreds of customers across more than 50 countries. GSE Systems operates two main segments: engineering and workforce solutions, with a significant portion of its revenue generated in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sykesville, Maryland, and has offices in several locations worldwide, including the United Kingdom, India, and China.
Gopher Resource LLC is an environmental solutions provider specializing in the recycling of lead-based batteries and other hazardous household waste. Established in 1946 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, with an additional facility in Tampa, Florida, the company employs advanced technology and sustainable practices to process lead-acid batteries and various recyclable materials, including plastics, metals, and electronics. Gopher Resource is committed to environmental sustainability and safety, achieving recognition for its high standards in these areas. The company’s operations focus on producing refined lead primarily for use in automotive and industrial batteries, while also recycling a diverse range of materials such as aerosols, paints, and scrap metal. Through its efforts, Gopher Resource aims to protect natural resources and foster continuous improvement, ensuring a safer, more sustainable future for its clients and the environment.
Lygos is a biotechnology company focused on providing sustainable solutions for renewable chemical production. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Lygos engineers microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness compared to traditional petrochemical processes. By utilizing advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques, the company rapidly optimizes biological pathways to transform inexpensive and renewable feedstock into valuable chemical products. Lygos aims to replace persistent and often toxic chemicals with cleaner, more efficient alternatives, catering to business-to-business customers and fostering high-performing, sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.
Carbon Clean Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology aimed at reducing emissions from industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemicals. Founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has research and operational facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its proprietary technologies include CDRMax, which recovers CO2 from flue gases in the fertilizer industry, and Meth Pure, designed for biogas purification without methane loss. Additionally, CCS TGR technology targets CO2 emissions from iron production processes. The firm’s advanced, energy-efficient carbon capture systems can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, allowing for the extraction of up to 90% of CO2 from flue gases. By providing scalable and cost-effective solutions, Carbon Clean Solutions helps industries decarbonize and take advantage of the value of captured carbon.
Lygos is a biotechnology company focused on providing sustainable solutions for renewable chemical production. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Lygos engineers microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness compared to traditional petrochemical processes. By utilizing advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques, the company rapidly optimizes biological pathways to transform inexpensive and renewable feedstock into valuable chemical products. Lygos aims to replace persistent and often toxic chemicals with cleaner, more efficient alternatives, catering to business-to-business customers and fostering high-performing, sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.
Manta Biofuel, LLC is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of renewable crude oil derived from algae. Established in 2014, Manta Biofuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, targeting the $10 billion heating oil market. The company has developed a patented technology involving a distributed magnetic harvesting system to efficiently extract algal biomass, which is then converted into renewable crude oil through a hydrothermal liquefaction process. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable energy solution but also supports the long-term vision of transitioning the international shipping industry to carbon-neutral liquid fuels, contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the economy.
Flibe Energy, Inc. is an engineering company specializing in the design, construction, licensing, and operation of small modular reactors utilizing liquid fluoride thorium reactor (LFTR) technology. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with additional representatives in Singapore and Australia, the company focuses on harnessing thorium to generate electricity, produce desalinated water from seawater, and create medical therapeutic radioisotopes. The LFTR technology, developed from pioneering work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, enhances the efficiency of thorium as a sustainable energy source. By employing molten-salt reactor technology, Flibe Energy aims to unlock the full potential of thorium, positioning it as a clean, reliable, and abundant resource for energy and medical applications.
PolarPanel is a Forbes 30 Under 30 renewable energy startup focused on bringing clean, reliable, and low-maintenance refrigeration technology to the commercial cold chain.
Saratoga Energy Research Partners is focused on developing an innovative and cost-effective process to synthesize graphite from carbon dioxide. The company's technology utilizes electrochemical methods to separate CO2 into oxygen and graphitic carbon, which is a vital component for lithium-ion batteries. The graphite produced through this process is particularly advantageous for fast-charging electric vehicles and grid storage, making it suitable for a wide range of energy and industrial applications. Additionally, Saratoga is involved in the development of carbon nanotubes, which are nano-scale carbon fibers that exhibit high strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity. These properties enable various sectors to leverage fast charging solutions at competitive prices.
Sironix Renewables, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in producing environmentally friendly ingredients for cleaning and personal care products derived from plants. The company focuses on the development of oleo-furan surfactant technology, which enables the production of plant-based detergents with fewer harmful chemicals and higher effectiveness. Sironix Renewables aims to create safer consumer products, offering alternatives that are free from harmful additives. Additionally, the company’s innovations have potential applications in various industries, including agricultural pesticides and oil spill remediation, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and safety in industrial consumer products.
Sironix Renewables, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in producing environmentally friendly ingredients for cleaning and personal care products derived from plants. The company focuses on the development of oleo-furan surfactant technology, which enables the production of plant-based detergents with fewer harmful chemicals and higher effectiveness. Sironix Renewables aims to create safer consumer products, offering alternatives that are free from harmful additives. Additionally, the company’s innovations have potential applications in various industries, including agricultural pesticides and oil spill remediation, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and safety in industrial consumer products.
Atrex Energy, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced power generation systems that utilize tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology. This innovative approach allows the conversion of conventional natural gas and propane into direct current electrical power with high efficiency, eliminating the need for hydrogen and combustion methods found in traditional generators. The company's product offerings include uninterruptible power supplies for first responders, portable telemedicine systems, and solutions tailored for various industries such as oil and gas, mining, construction, off-grid telecommunications, railroads, and environmental monitoring. Atrex Energy's systems are distributed through a network of authorized partners across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, Atrex Energy is poised for growth, anticipating an expansion of its workforce to meet increasing demand for its cost-effective and reliable power generation solutions.
Manta Biofuel, LLC is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of renewable crude oil derived from algae. Established in 2014, Manta Biofuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, targeting the $10 billion heating oil market. The company has developed a patented technology involving a distributed magnetic harvesting system to efficiently extract algal biomass, which is then converted into renewable crude oil through a hydrothermal liquefaction process. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable energy solution but also supports the long-term vision of transitioning the international shipping industry to carbon-neutral liquid fuels, contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the economy.
Manta Biofuel, LLC is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of renewable crude oil derived from algae. Established in 2014, Manta Biofuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, targeting the $10 billion heating oil market. The company has developed a patented technology involving a distributed magnetic harvesting system to efficiently extract algal biomass, which is then converted into renewable crude oil through a hydrothermal liquefaction process. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable energy solution but also supports the long-term vision of transitioning the international shipping industry to carbon-neutral liquid fuels, contributing to broader efforts to decarbonize the economy.
Ecovia Renewables Inc., founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Michigan and based in Ann Arbor, specializes in developing bio-based ingredients and materials through a proprietary fermentation process utilizing renewable biomass. The company offers a variety of products, including the EcoSynth platform for biochemical and biofuel production, a suite of biopolymers designed as biodegradable alternatives to traditional polymers, and cellulosic biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Ecovia's biopolymers are versatile, finding applications in agriculture, such as soil additives for water retention, and in personal care products, serving as thickeners and super-absorbent materials. The company is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to provide high-performing, cost-effective biobased solutions for various industries.
Genera Energy Inc. is a Tennessee-based company that specializes in providing biomass supply solutions for the biofuels, biopower, and biobased products industries. Established in 2008, it processes various biomass feedstocks, including switchgrass, corn stover, biomass sorghum, sugar cane bagasse, and wood. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including energy crop production, turnkey supply-chain management, and consulting for biomass users and landowners. Genera Energy focuses on creating a connection between biomass users and landowners, ensuring that customers receive consistent, high-quality feedstock while landowners benefit from competitive returns and minimal risk.
Lygos is a biotechnology company focused on providing sustainable solutions for renewable chemical production. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Lygos engineers microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness compared to traditional petrochemical processes. By utilizing advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques, the company rapidly optimizes biological pathways to transform inexpensive and renewable feedstock into valuable chemical products. Lygos aims to replace persistent and often toxic chemicals with cleaner, more efficient alternatives, catering to business-to-business customers and fostering high-performing, sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.
ThermoEnergy Corporation, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced wastewater treatment and carbon-reducing combustion technologies. The company offers a variety of wastewater treatment systems based on its controlled atmosphere separation technology (CAST) platform, which includes solutions for treating brackish and natural water sources, recycling wastewater, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Key products include Turbo CAST for heat recuperation and Mobile CAST for self-contained wastewater processing. Additionally, ThermoEnergy provides ammonia recovery processes for agricultural fertilizers, renewable energy solutions that convert waste into usable fuel, and enhanced biogas production methods for animal waste treatment. The company also holds a patented pressurized oxycombustion technology that facilitates the conversion of fossil fuels and biomass into electricity while significantly reducing air emissions and capturing carbon dioxide. Its technologies serve various sectors, including heavy manufacturing, petrochemicals, and municipal wastewater treatment, aiming to support clients in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and achieving sustainability goals.
Lygos is a biotechnology company focused on providing sustainable solutions for renewable chemical production. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Lygos engineers microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness compared to traditional petrochemical processes. By utilizing advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques, the company rapidly optimizes biological pathways to transform inexpensive and renewable feedstock into valuable chemical products. Lygos aims to replace persistent and often toxic chemicals with cleaner, more efficient alternatives, catering to business-to-business customers and fostering high-performing, sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.
Infinium, Inc. is a clean metals company that specializes in the development and commercialization of lightweight and magnetic materials. The company manufactures a range of metals, including magnesium, titanium, tantalum, neodymium, dysprosium, and solar-grade silicon, utilizing a low-energy solid oxide membrane electrolysis process. Infinium provides magnesium for lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles and aircraft components, as well as neodymium for magnets used in wind turbines and hybrid or electric vehicles. The company also offers elements for high power-to-weight generators and magnesium casings for consumer electronics. Infinium is committed to sustainability by providing domestic recycling solutions for client magnesium and rare earth materials. The company's diverse clientele spans the aerospace, automotive, consumer technology, defense, energy, and mass transit industries. Founded in 2008 in Natick, Massachusetts, Infinium was previously known as Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc., adopting its current name in March 2013.
Ocean Renewable Power Company, Inc. specializes in developing marine renewable energy solutions that harness tidal and river currents to generate clean electricity. Founded in 2004 and based in Portland, Maine, the company focuses on creating technologies and projects that provide power primarily in North America. ORPC installs turbine generator units in groups to form complete power systems, converting river and ocean energy into grid-compatible electricity. Its key products include the RivGen power system, designed for small river sites in remote communities without centralized power grids; the TidGen power system for shallow tidal current applications; and the OCGen power system for deeper tidal and ocean currents. ORPC also collaborates with public and municipal electric utilities, independent energy developers, and military facilities near tidal or ocean resources, offering solutions that address the challenges of providing reliable power in environmentally sensitive and remote locations.
Calera Corporation is focused on carbon sequestration, aiming to combat global warming and ocean acidification by capturing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, from the atmosphere. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company works to reduce atmospheric carbon levels through innovative technologies. Calera has formed a strategic alliance with Bechtel Power Corporation to enhance its efforts in this domain.
Propel Fuels, Inc. operates a network of fuel stations in California and Washington, focusing on providing diesel, renewable fuels, and flex fuels. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Sacramento, California, and has retail stations in various cities, including Seattle and Mount Vernon in Washington, as well as numerous locations throughout California. Propel Fuels also offers CleanDrive, an integrated platform that tracks carbon emissions reduction, helping consumers understand the environmental impact of their fuel choices. The company aims to empower drivers by making clean, American-made fuels easily accessible, thereby promoting both economic and environmental benefits. Through its initiatives, Propel Fuels seeks to encourage a shift towards cleaner fueling options and reduce reliance on imported oil.
Founded in 1998, ClearFuels Technology Inc. is a leading developer of low-cost advanced renewable biofuels with a well-defined strategy for near-term commercialization of our highly flexible thermochemical platform. ClearFuels employs a proprietary thermochemical steam reformation process that converts multiple mixed cellulosic biomass feedstocks into high-value energy products including ethanol, renewable Fischer-Tropsch or "FT" diesel, hydrogen and electrical power at industry-leading yields. Clearfuels' unique ability to utilize multiple types of feedstock minimizes cost and production impact due to specific feedstock price fluctuations or availability while the ability to produce several types of high-value energy products from the same BTG platform offers the flexibility to meet specific energy demands with lower commodity risks
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. specializes in producing and distributing specialty chemicals derived from plant oils through a process called natural oil metathesis. Founded in 2007 and based in Woodridge, Illinois, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cleaning ingredients, coating materials, oil field chemicals, and personal care ingredients. These products find applications across various sectors, such as detergents, coatings, personal care, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Elevance provides manufacturing consulting and technical services related to intermediates and bio-based feedstocks. With a focus on transforming renewable oils into high-performance materials, Elevance is strategically positioned to cater to the growing consumer demand in specialty chemical markets, which exceed $100 billion annually.
Ogin Inc., based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of innovative wind turbines, particularly focusing on shrouded turbine technology. This advanced design employs a mixer/ejector system, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and increasing energy production compared to conventional turbines. Ogin's products are used in lower-voltage distribution grids and cater to wind farm developers, industrial operators, and utility companies both in the United States and internationally. The company's technology aims to reduce the cost of wind energy, expand its applicability in areas with lower wind speeds, and maximize land utilization while minimizing environmental impact. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation, Ogin operates as a subsidiary of FloDesign Inc.
Foro Energy is commercializing high power lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries.
Arizona Public Service Co, or APS, is an electricity/utility company based in Arizona. They received a grant from the United States Dept. of Energy to feed Carbon Dioxide to algae in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases.
Atrex Energy, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced power generation systems that utilize tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology. This innovative approach allows the conversion of conventional natural gas and propane into direct current electrical power with high efficiency, eliminating the need for hydrogen and combustion methods found in traditional generators. The company's product offerings include uninterruptible power supplies for first responders, portable telemedicine systems, and solutions tailored for various industries such as oil and gas, mining, construction, off-grid telecommunications, railroads, and environmental monitoring. Atrex Energy's systems are distributed through a network of authorized partners across Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Walpole, Massachusetts, Atrex Energy is poised for growth, anticipating an expansion of its workforce to meet increasing demand for its cost-effective and reliable power generation solutions.