Breakthrough Energy Ventures

INERATEC develops sustainable fuels and power-to-X plants to replace fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives. The company focuses on renewable e-fuels and synthetic chemical products that enable transportation and industrial processes to run on climate-friendly energy. It produces renewable hydrogen and other greenhouse gases, which are transformed into products such as e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol, allowing chemical plants to operate using synthetic fuels with climate-neutral energy, reduced chemical waste, and enhanced climate protection.

Deep Sky develops carbon dioxide removal infrastructure and technologies to capture and store CO2 using renewable energy at scale. It provides renewable-energy powered capture and storage services that enable compliance, voluntary, and government procurement markets to monetize premium carbon dioxide removal credits while ensuring safe, long-term storage of the gas. By combining scalable capture with storage and environmental resources, Deep Sky supports efforts to reduce the carbon footprint and accelerate market adoption of CDR solutions.

Rondo Energy is a company focused on providing zero-carbon industrial heat solutions. Its innovative Rondo Heat Battery captures low-cost renewable electricity and converts it into continuous high-temperature heat, allowing industrial processes to operate with reduced energy costs and eliminated emissions. By enabling clients to transition to renewable energy sources, Rondo Energy supports the decarbonization of industrial operations, contributing to a more sustainable future.

NitroVolt decarbonizes nitrogen-based fertilizer production for agriculture. Its patented Nitrolyzer unit produces ammonia on-demand using air, water, and renewable electricity at farms, reducing emissions and logistics costs.

MacroCycle Technologies is a company developing a chemical recycling process to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester-fiber waste into virgin-grade plastics. Their proprietary technology, based on synthesizing cyclic macromolecules, enables the production of recycled PET with lower energy use than traditional methods. This process offers a sustainable, zero-carbon, and cost-competitive solution for plastic upcycling, contributing to a circular economy.

Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

LanzaJet is a company dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. By utilizing innovative technology, LanzaJet converts non-recyclable waste into low-carbon fuels, providing a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The company's mission aligns with the principles of the circular economy, as it seeks to accelerate the energy transition while enabling airlines to lower their carbon emissions. Through its commitment to cleaner fuel options, LanzaJet plays a significant role in addressing the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions in aviation.

Blip Energy develops smart battery systems designed to mitigate peak demand on the power grid. Their plug-and-play hardware optimizes energy costs for users while reducing operational expenses for utilities, with no permitting or installation barriers.