Elemental Impact

Elemental Impact is a consulting organization established in 2009, dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship within the business sector. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, it focuses on initiatives that encourage waste reduction, recycling, and efficient resource utilization across various industries. By providing resources, tools, and guidance, Elemental Impact assists companies in adopting sustainable practices that enhance operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. The organization emphasizes the importance of equity and access in climate solutions, filling critical gaps in funding innovative climate technologies for real-world applications. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, Elemental Impact aims to cultivate a culture of sustainability and create a positive impact on the planet.

Danya Hakeem

Managing Director, Portfolio

Dawn Lippert

CEO

Kimberly Morris

Senior Director of Innovation

Mitch Rubin

Director of Innovation

Joshua Stanbro

Deputy Director, Policy Lab

Past deals in Renewables

Noon Energy

Convertible Note in 2024
Noon Energy is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing innovative flow battery technology for long-duration energy storage. Founded in 2018, the company aims to make intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, more reliable by providing on-demand power. Its rechargeable battery utilizes low-cost energy storage media that separates energy and power capacity, enabling efficient long-duration storage without the need for mining precious metals. This approach supports the scaling of renewable electricity supplies, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels, minimizing pollution, and lowering emissions.

Applied Carbon

Series A in 2024
Applied Carbon is focused on innovative technology that aims to regenerate soils and capture atmospheric carbon for environmental benefit. The company develops mobile pyrolysis systems capable of producing biochar, a charcoal-like substance created from agricultural waste. These systems are designed to operate on-site in urban and peri-urban areas, where they convert biomass waste efficiently. By addressing degraded or blighted land, Applied Carbon's approach not only facilitates organic waste disposal but also enhances soil quality through improved nutrient and water retention, while simultaneously sequestering carbon permanently.

Dimensional Energy

Series A in 2023
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on pioneering artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally friendly polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops technology that utilizes and distributes sunlight in scalable reactor systems, effectively capturing and converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels. By employing innovative waveguides, Dimensional Energy ensures even distribution of sunlight within its reactors, enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules through functionalized catalysts. This approach aims to provide viable solar fuels, addressing critical energy needs while promoting sustainability.

SunFi

Convertible Note in 2023
Developer of an energy financial technology platform designed to provide information on payment plans for solar installations. The company's platform helps to provide personalized payment plans, installation support, after-sale service, and a wide range of repayment plans along with a tracker for schedules and invoice downloads, enabling users to access payment structures that match their needs.

Kelvin

Convertible Note in 2023
Kelvin operates as an energy management and electrification platform specifically designed for radiator-heated buildings. Its innovative system features smart thermostatic radiator enclosures, known as Cozys, which are networked to central heating controls. This technology aims to minimize fuel waste, lower building emissions, and enhance tenant comfort. Kelvin's hybrid electrification platform allows buildings to electrify a significant portion of their heating requirements at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods. By optimizing heating fuel sources based on energy pricing and building conditions, Kelvin's technology helps radiator-heated buildings meet stringent emission caps efficiently. The company's solutions have been validated to provide substantial savings on heating costs and have received multiple recognitions for innovation in energy management.

Capture6

Convertible Note in 2023
Capture6 develops and commercializes highly scalable approaches to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company is pioneering an approach that can be deployed today by repurposing existing industrial scale technologies.

Energy Dome

Series B in 2023
Energy Dome is an Italian company based in Lonate Pozzolo that specializes in long-duration electricity storage using liquid carbon dioxide. The company has developed a low-cost and efficient technology that employs a closed-loop thermodynamic process to store energy, making renewable power more dispatchable. By focusing on energy storage solutions, Energy Dome aims to facilitate the transition to renewable energy and contribute to the decarbonization of the energy industry. Its innovative approach seeks to address climate change challenges by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting a more sustainable future.

Banyan Infrastructure

Series B in 2023
Banyan Infrastructure is a software platform focused on enhancing sustainable project financing through automation and streamlined workflows. It aims to simplify the complex processes involved in the origination, portfolio management, and compliance tracking of sustainable assets. By digitizing traditional methods, such as spreadsheets and emails, the platform enables financial institutions to manage renewable energy investments more efficiently and at scale. Banyan Infrastructure's solutions not only increase deal velocity and profits per investment but also ensure regulatory compliance, ultimately unlocking new opportunities in clean energy and infrastructure development. The emphasis on innovation and a seamless digital experience makes it a valuable tool for clients seeking to optimize their investment processes.

Forum Mobility

Series A in 2023
Forum Mobility specializes in providing zero-emission trucks and charging solutions for heavy-duty logistical operations. The company offers a single monthly fee for access to electric heavy-duty vehicles, alongside options for purchase and lease. Forum Mobility operates charging stations strategically located near ports and key drayage routes, ensuring availability during both night and day. By offering a comprehensive network of convenient and secure charging depots, the company facilitates the transition to electric-powered fleets, helping logistics operators reduce their carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals. This approach not only supports the shift towards emission-free transportation but also alleviates space constraints at operational facilities.

Forum Mobility

Venture Round in 2022
Forum Mobility specializes in providing zero-emission trucks and charging solutions for heavy-duty logistical operations. The company offers a single monthly fee for access to electric heavy-duty vehicles, alongside options for purchase and lease. Forum Mobility operates charging stations strategically located near ports and key drayage routes, ensuring availability during both night and day. By offering a comprehensive network of convenient and secure charging depots, the company facilitates the transition to electric-powered fleets, helping logistics operators reduce their carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals. This approach not only supports the shift towards emission-free transportation but also alleviates space constraints at operational facilities.

Energy Dome

Venture Round in 2022
Energy Dome is an Italian company based in Lonate Pozzolo that specializes in long-duration electricity storage using liquid carbon dioxide. The company has developed a low-cost and efficient technology that employs a closed-loop thermodynamic process to store energy, making renewable power more dispatchable. By focusing on energy storage solutions, Energy Dome aims to facilitate the transition to renewable energy and contribute to the decarbonization of the energy industry. Its innovative approach seeks to address climate change challenges by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting a more sustainable future.

Nitricity

Venture Round in 2022
Nitricity is an energy company focused on the production of renewable nitrogen fertilizers with zero carbon emissions. It specializes in creating electrified, climate-smart fertilizers, specifically nitric acid and ammonia, which can be utilized independently or together to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This innovative approach aims to bring high-quality fertilizer products closer to farmers, allowing them to minimize wasteful runoff and optimize fertilizer application timing based on field readiness. By enhancing nitrogen delivery capabilities, Nitricity supports sustainable agricultural practices and contributes to environmentally responsible farming worldwide.

Vesta

Venture Round in 2022
Project Vesta is a non-profit working to galvanize the science of coastal enhanced weathering through accelerating one of the earth's natural processes of carbon sequestration, the carbonate–silicate cycle. This works by spreading olivine sand in coastal areas, where it removes CO2 from the atmosphere. Project Vesta is bringing 30 years of science to be tested in the real world - harnessing the power of the ocean to permanently sequester carbon - at under $20 per ton at scale.

Transaera

Venture Round in 2022
Transaera specializes in the development of energy-efficient cooling systems aimed at minimizing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The company employs an innovative desiccant material that effectively removes moisture from the air prior to the cooling process, enhancing indoor comfort. Its solutions are designed for both residential and commercial applications, providing affordable and environmentally friendly cooling options that improve indoor climate control. By reducing the energy demands typically associated with conventional air conditioning units, Transaera's technologies support greater productivity while also alleviating strain on local grid infrastructure and contributing to a more sustainable global climate.

Banyan Infrastructure

Venture Round in 2022
Banyan Infrastructure is a software platform focused on enhancing sustainable project financing through automation and streamlined workflows. It aims to simplify the complex processes involved in the origination, portfolio management, and compliance tracking of sustainable assets. By digitizing traditional methods, such as spreadsheets and emails, the platform enables financial institutions to manage renewable energy investments more efficiently and at scale. Banyan Infrastructure's solutions not only increase deal velocity and profits per investment but also ensure regulatory compliance, ultimately unlocking new opportunities in clean energy and infrastructure development. The emphasis on innovation and a seamless digital experience makes it a valuable tool for clients seeking to optimize their investment processes.

Fervo Energy

Series C in 2022
Fervo Energy, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development and commercialization of next-generation geothermal power technology. The company focuses on owning, developing, and operating geothermal assets to generate clean, carbon-free energy in new locations. By leveraging innovations in geoscience, Fervo Energy aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of the electric grid. Its proprietary technology serves as a dispatchable foundation for achieving a fully clean energy system, enabling clients to enhance productivity and scalability in energy production.

OhmConnect

Series D in 2022
OhmConnect, Inc. is a software company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2013. It offers a platform that incentivizes users to reduce their household energy consumption during peak hours by converting energy savings into monetary compensation. Through real-time analytics and integration with energy markets, OhmConnect enables users to sell their energy reductions, thereby contributing to demand response efforts. In addition to its software services, the company also sells wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely control appliances, further enhancing energy efficiency. By promoting energy conservation, OhmConnect helps users lower their electricity bills while supporting environmental sustainability.

Planet FWD

Series A in 2022
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company focused on creating snacks from regenerative ingredients to mitigate carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, the company aims to promote sustainable agriculture. Planet FWD also operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands with consumers interested in climate-friendly products. In addition to developing carbon-neutral food items, the company provides compostable packaging to further reduce consumers' carbon footprints. Furthermore, Planet FWD offers a carbon management platform that helps consumer brands measure their product or company emissions and develop customized plans for reducing their carbon impact, thereby fostering sustainability and enhancing consumer trust.

Dimensional Energy

Venture Round in 2021
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on pioneering artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally friendly polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops technology that utilizes and distributes sunlight in scalable reactor systems, effectively capturing and converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels. By employing innovative waveguides, Dimensional Energy ensures even distribution of sunlight within its reactors, enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules through functionalized catalysts. This approach aims to provide viable solar fuels, addressing critical energy needs while promoting sustainability.

WeaveGrid

Venture Round in 2021
WeaveGrid is a company that focuses on facilitating the integration of electric vehicles (EV) with the electrical grid in collaboration with utilities and EV owners. Its software solution employs machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics to address various challenges associated with EV-grid integration. By doing so, WeaveGrid enhances the ability of utilities to support the expansion of electric vehicles and the adoption of renewable energy resources. This approach not only promotes rapid decarbonization in the transportation and power sectors but also helps utility customers reduce their bills.

Nth Cycle

Venture Round in 2021
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company that focuses on recovering critical minerals through innovative electro-extraction methods. It collaborates with battery recyclers and mining operations to extract production-grade minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings, offering a cleaner and more customizable alternative to traditional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. By utilizing its advanced recycling technology, Nth Cycle aims to reduce reliance on primary mining, thereby creating a sustainable secondary source of rare earth metals in the United States. This approach supports the manufacturing and recycling industries while contributing to advancements in clean energy.

BlocPower

Series A in 2021
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.

OhmConnect

Series C in 2020
OhmConnect, Inc. is a software company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2013. It offers a platform that incentivizes users to reduce their household energy consumption during peak hours by converting energy savings into monetary compensation. Through real-time analytics and integration with energy markets, OhmConnect enables users to sell their energy reductions, thereby contributing to demand response efforts. In addition to its software services, the company also sells wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely control appliances, further enhancing energy efficiency. By promoting energy conservation, OhmConnect helps users lower their electricity bills while supporting environmental sustainability.

Made of Air

Venture Round in 2020
Made of Air is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in transforming low-value wood waste into high-value thermoplastics. These innovative materials are designed to permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to the reduction of climate change impacts. They can be processed using traditional heat-forming methods, making them versatile for various applications. By utilizing these thermoplastics, manufacturers can create products that serve as engineered carbon sinks, aiding real estate developers, architects, and urban planners in meeting their sustainability goals.

Mast Reforestation

Venture Round in 2020
Mast Reforestation offers a comprehensive solution for large-scale reforestation efforts aimed at restoring forests damaged by wildfires. By addressing financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, the company has developed a vertically integrated approach that streamlines the reforestation process. Mast has established itself as the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, a crucial component in overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company provides a full range of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. By leveraging project finance, Mast generates carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to undertake reforestation at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. This model not only supports environmental restoration but also facilitates corporate investment in sustainable practices.

Cambrian Innovation

Venture Round in 2020
Cambrian Innovation is developing a portfolio of environmental solutions that help industrial, agricultural, and government customers save money while better managing and re-using their resources. Fueled initially by a 2006 NASA grant to explore how recent advances in bioelectricity can enhance water management in space, Cambrian has developed, scaled, and validated a pipeline of solutions that can recover resources from wastewater, eliminate energy input for wastewater treatment, radically reduce the cost of nitrate nitrogen treatment, and help agricultural operations monitoring their inputs more easily and efficiently.

BlocPower

Venture Round in 2020
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.

Made of Air

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Made of Air is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in transforming low-value wood waste into high-value thermoplastics. These innovative materials are designed to permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to the reduction of climate change impacts. They can be processed using traditional heat-forming methods, making them versatile for various applications. By utilizing these thermoplastics, manufacturers can create products that serve as engineered carbon sinks, aiding real estate developers, architects, and urban planners in meeting their sustainability goals.

RatedPower

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RatedPower is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for the renewable energy sector, particularly focusing on photovoltaic (PV) plants. Its flagship product, pvDesign, automates and optimizes various stages of the design and engineering processes for utility-scale solar projects. By employing digital technologies and heuristic calculations, RatedPower's platform enhances the feasibility analysis and design of solar power plants, significantly expediting these processes. This efficiency not only saves time but also ensures accuracy and reliability in the planning and execution of PV projects, ultimately contributing to reduced construction costs in the solar energy industry.

Mast Reforestation

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mast Reforestation offers a comprehensive solution for large-scale reforestation efforts aimed at restoring forests damaged by wildfires. By addressing financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, the company has developed a vertically integrated approach that streamlines the reforestation process. Mast has established itself as the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, a crucial component in overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company provides a full range of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. By leveraging project finance, Mast generates carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to undertake reforestation at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. This model not only supports environmental restoration but also facilitates corporate investment in sustainable practices.

ChargerHelp!

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ChargerHelp! specializes in maintaining and repairing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through an innovative app-based dispatch system. By offering on-demand support from trained local technicians, the company addresses the widespread issue of non-operational charging stations, which is critical as the demand for EV infrastructure continues to rise. This service enhances efficiency, reduces turnaround times, and lowers maintenance costs for EV charging network operators. Through its platform, ChargerHelp! connects manufacturers and network providers with skilled maintenance personnel, facilitating workforce development in the clean technology sector. The company has successfully launched its app and has established contracts with several major EV charging network operators, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving green economy.

Cambrian Innovation

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Cambrian Innovation is developing a portfolio of environmental solutions that help industrial, agricultural, and government customers save money while better managing and re-using their resources. Fueled initially by a 2006 NASA grant to explore how recent advances in bioelectricity can enhance water management in space, Cambrian has developed, scaled, and validated a pipeline of solutions that can recover resources from wastewater, eliminate energy input for wastewater treatment, radically reduce the cost of nitrate nitrogen treatment, and help agricultural operations monitoring their inputs more easily and efficiently.

Leap

Series A in 2020
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

Span

Venture Round in 2019
Span.IO designs and develops innovative residential energy storage solutions aimed at facilitating the adoption of renewable energy. The company's flagship product includes a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, providing an intuitive interface for managing home energy use. This system allows users to monitor and control energy consumption remotely through a dedicated application, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team, composed of experts in energy, software, hardware, and consumer finance, leverages their collective knowledge in power generation and system integration to create products that promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Through its technology, Span.IO aims to transform the energy sector by making home energy management more accessible and automated.

Blue Ocean Barns

Grant in 2019
Blue Ocean Barns is a United States-based company that focuses on sourcing, processing, and marketing seaweed as a cattle feed additive aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock. By incorporating seaweed into cattle diets, the company seeks to produce climate-friendly dairy and beef products while promoting the preservation of natural ecosystems. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also provides consumers with access to sustainable meat and dairy options, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Ampaire

Venture Round in 2019
Ampaire Inc. is a company that designs and develops electric-powered commercial aircraft, aimed at making aviation cleaner, quieter, and more accessible. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Ampaire focuses on innovative solutions in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture. Their custom propulsion systems are scalable, allowing for various aircraft sizes while significantly reducing operational costs and minimizing carbon emissions. As a portfolio company of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, Ampaire is committed to addressing climate change through low-emission aviation technologies, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of air travel.

Amply Power

Venture Round in 2019
Amply Power, Inc. offers a charging-as-a-service model specifically designed for electric vehicle fleets, facilitating their transition to electric operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a fully managed charging solution that addresses all aspects of automated charging systems. This service delivers a per-mile charging model for fleet customers, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective approach to electric vehicle deployment. Additionally, Amply Power features AMPLIFY, a centralized charge management software that connects electric vehicle chargers, fleets, grid infrastructure, and vehicle telematics, ensuring that all vehicles are ready for operation. The company aims to support commercial fleet operations in achieving their zero-emission objectives while scaling their electric vehicle initiatives.

RatedPower

Venture Round in 2019
RatedPower is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for the renewable energy sector, particularly focusing on photovoltaic (PV) plants. Its flagship product, pvDesign, automates and optimizes various stages of the design and engineering processes for utility-scale solar projects. By employing digital technologies and heuristic calculations, RatedPower's platform enhances the feasibility analysis and design of solar power plants, significantly expediting these processes. This efficiency not only saves time but also ensures accuracy and reliability in the planning and execution of PV projects, ultimately contributing to reduced construction costs in the solar energy industry.

Proterra

Venture Round in 2019
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, including its 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst models, aimed at reducing operating costs and delivering clean transportation across North America. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and vehicle electrification solutions. Proterra also produces batteries, chargers, and drive trains, alongside a connected vehicle intelligence system. Their electric buses are built to accommodate various urban and regional transit needs and are noted for their durability and energy efficiency, as demonstrated through independent testing. By providing fleet planning, charging infrastructure, telematics, and energy management solutions, Proterra helps clients transition away from fossil fuels. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company has additional offices in South Carolina and California, contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption through its innovative technologies.

Full Cycle Bioplastics

Venture Round in 2018
Full Cycle Bioplastics LLC, established in 2014 and located in Richmond, California, specializes in manufacturing biodegradable plastics. The company addresses issues of plastic pollution and food waste by recycling organic waste sourced from various providers, including waste haulers, compost facilities, farmers, food processors, and bio-refineries. Utilizing innovative technology, Full Cycle Bioplastics transforms mixed feedstocks into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and oil-based plastics, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Their approach leverages natural processes to create customizable product types that contribute to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.

SparkMeter

Venture Round in 2018
SparkMeter, Inc. designs electricity metering systems and grid management software aimed at enhancing electricity access in underserved markets, particularly rural areas. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington, D.C., with an office in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers a range of metering products tailored to different customer needs, including residential and commercial users. Its solutions include the SM16R, SM60R, SM60RP, and SM200E models, which cater to various consumption levels. In addition to hardware, SparkMeter provides software solutions that facilitate prepaid billing, customer communication, and remote monitoring, thus improving grid efficiency and asset performance. By enabling utilities to automate operations, manage loads, and integrate renewable energy sources, SparkMeter helps communities access sustainable and reliable electricity.

CarbonCure

Venture Round in 2018
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. offers innovative technology that allows concrete producers to sequester waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into their products, effectively transforming it into a solid mineral during the concrete manufacturing process. By sourcing CO2 from industrial emitters, the company enables manufacturers to create greener and stronger concrete without compromising on quality or price. This retrofit technology not only enhances the performance characteristics of traditional concrete but also helps producers tap into the growing green building market. CarbonCure's solutions are designed to provide material, environmental, and production advantages while reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with concrete production. The company, incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada, also supports its clients with marketing and environmental reporting services to strengthen their competitive position in the industry.

Sunfolding

Venture Round in 2018
Sunfolding, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of solar mounts and trackers for photovoltaic systems. The company's flagship product, the Sunfolding T29 Horizontal Single Axis Tracker, incorporates innovative AirDrive technology, which replaces traditional tracker motors and gearboxes with durable, wear-free components. This advancement simplifies the design and installation process, enhances layout flexibility, and increases overall system reliability. Sunfolding aims to provide cost-effective solutions that improve performance for stakeholders in the solar sector. The company's executive team comprises industry veterans with extensive experience in developing and launching solar technologies, contributing to the growing adoption of solar energy solutions across the United States.

Solar Analytics

Series B in 2018
Solar Analytics Inc. develops solar energy monitoring devices aimed at optimizing the performance of solar photovoltaic systems. The company offers the Solar Smart Monitor, a device that connects to a solar energy system through an electricity meter, enabling real-time tracking of solar power performance and household energy consumption. This device also diagnoses faults and assists in organizing repairs. Additionally, Solar Analytics provides an online dashboard that delivers a comprehensive analysis of solar system performance, including detailed monthly reports that summarize energy output. The company serves a diverse clientele, including residential and small commercial customers, energy distributors, retailers, solar resellers, and installers. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Solar Analytics has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

Solar Analytics

Grant in 2017
Solar Analytics Inc. develops solar energy monitoring devices aimed at optimizing the performance of solar photovoltaic systems. The company offers the Solar Smart Monitor, a device that connects to a solar energy system through an electricity meter, enabling real-time tracking of solar power performance and household energy consumption. This device also diagnoses faults and assists in organizing repairs. Additionally, Solar Analytics provides an online dashboard that delivers a comprehensive analysis of solar system performance, including detailed monthly reports that summarize energy output. The company serves a diverse clientele, including residential and small commercial customers, energy distributors, retailers, solar resellers, and installers. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Solar Analytics has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

HST

Grant in 2017
HST is a technology company focused on advancing clean energy solutions and facilitating the development of renewable energy projects. It operates a marketplace that connects clean energy developers with pre-vetted landowners, energy offtakers, and financiers, enabling swift contract execution. By leveraging digital land asset valuation technology and integrated digital services, HST enhances trust with landowners and streamlines the process of securing low-risk land deals. The platform is designed to help developers create de-risked projects that deliver clean energy to communities while accelerating the decarbonization of the energy grid. HST utilizes optimization techniques within its software to minimize the levelized cost of energy, allowing energy traders to effectively identify and bid on competitive projects. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, HST's team combines extensive experience in clean energy and software development to reshape the future of renewable energy generation.

eMotorWerks

Grant in 2017
eMotorWerks is a developer of electric charging technologies, best known for its JuiceNet platform, which organizes networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into Virtual Power Plants. This innovative system provides demand flexibility services to utilities and grid operators. The company aims to control the entire EV charging load through its driver engagement tools and a recurring revenue business model. With over 8,000 proprietary charging stations in operation and access to more than 50,000 partner stations, eMotorWerks stands as the largest aggregator of EV charging load. Its JuiceBox charger features advanced algorithms that enable significantly faster charging without the need for costly installations, allowing consumers to manage their charging schedules, costs, and renewable energy usage. eMotorWerks has established contracts with major California utilities to deliver energy services from its extensive charging capacity.

Green Momit

Grant in 2017
momit drives innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) arena with focus in Energy Efficiency At momit, we design, manufacture and sale smart and connected devices With a strong focus on R&D and internationalization, momit delivers the smart solutions that customers need It was founded in January 2012 and is based in Madrid, Spain. momit has commercial offices in London, UK

Signol

Grant in 2017
Signol is a London-based technology startup that specializes in behavior change solutions aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency in industries such as aviation and shipping. The company develops a platform that provides personalized performance feedback to captains and crew, encouraging them to make informed decisions that lead to reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. By utilizing a suite of tailored techniques, Signol engages professionals effectively, complementing existing management tools and programs. This approach not only motivates better decision-making but also contributes to significant environmental and operational efficiencies.

SheerWind

Grant in 2017
SheerWind, Inc. is an energy technology company based in Chaska, Minnesota, focused on developing and licensing its proprietary INVELOX wind power generation system. This innovative technology captures, accelerates, and concentrates wind energy, resulting in increased wind speeds that enhance power generation efficiency and reduce costs. SheerWind's solutions cater to a wide range of markets, including utility-scale onshore and offshore wind farms, small-wind systems for buildings and off-the-grid applications, and micro-wind power generation for military and emergency response needs. The company aims to address significant challenges in the wind industry, such as turbine reliability, intermittency, and environmental concerns, making wind energy more accessible and sustainable. SheerWind was incorporated in 2010 and continues to advance the development of wind energy solutions.

Nnergix

Grant in 2017
Nnergix is a developer of a weather analytics platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency of energy assets. The company collects weather and energy data from various industry sources and employs machine learning algorithms to provide analytic solutions. Its services include advanced weather forecasting, renewable energy forecasting, micro-smart grid management, and monitoring systems. By utilizing these technologies, Nnergix enables players in the energy sector to accurately predict atmospheric conditions for specific locations, ultimately helping them to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Go Electric

Grant in 2017
Go Electric Inc. is a green-technology company that specializes in developing innovative energy solutions for the customer side of the meter, serving facilities and utilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, with additional offices in Brooklyn and Honolulu, the company focuses on integrating renewable energy, advanced batteries, and generators to enhance energy security, reduce costs, and improve grid stability. One of its key products, AutoLYNC, is a microgrid and uninterruptible power system that efficiently synchronizes and optimizes various AC and DC power sources, providing reliable electrical power at the correct frequency and voltage. Go Electric's solutions are utilized in diverse applications, including government, military, and electric utility sectors, particularly in New York City, thereby contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

Kevala

Venture Round in 2016
Kevala, Inc. is a data and analytics company established in 2014 and based in San Rafael, California. The company specializes in providing analytical solutions for solar developers, helping them make informed decisions regarding their investments and projects through its cloud-based analytics software. Kevala's key offerings include the Grid Assessor, which identifies and evaluates potential locations for solar and energy storage, and the Impact Assessor, which measures the environmental, social, and economic effects of energy policies and programs. The platform aggregates data on grid infrastructure, market dynamics, and energy consumption, ensuring that users have access to meaningful insights. By serving a diverse clientele, including governments and utilities, Kevala aims to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources into the existing grid, promoting a more sustainable energy future.

Carbon Lighthouse

Seed Round in 2016
Carbon Lighthouse, LLC is a technology company specializing in energy solutions for commercial real estate and various other sectors, including education and hospitality. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, Carbon Lighthouse focuses on decarbonizing buildings through its Efficiency Production platform and CLUES® AI software. The company provides energy efficiency measures that help reduce utility bills and carbon emissions, such as optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and installing cost-effective energy-saving equipment. Additionally, Carbon Lighthouse offers onsite energy generation solutions, including solar photovoltaic systems, and consulting services for energy sourcing and regulatory assessments. Its clientele includes building owners and property managers of small to medium-sized buildings, such as community centers and schools. With a track record of delivering significant client value and reducing substantial carbon emissions, Carbon Lighthouse aims to assist clients in achieving their decarbonization goals while enhancing financial performance.

Shifted Energy

Seed Round in 2015
Shifted Energy, Inc. specializes in software solutions and controllers that enhance electric water heaters, transforming them into valuable demand response resources. Founded in 2014 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company offers products like Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant for electric water heaters, and Tempo, a retrofit controller. These solutions allow utilities to stabilize the electricity grid while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. The technology enables electric water heaters to consume excess renewable energy, optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy's offerings include features such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automatic powerdown for unoccupied units, thereby providing fast demand response and additional value for users. The company's platform also supports other devices like pool pumps and EV charging stations, promoting cost-effective deployment and improving the overall user experience.

Rebound Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Rebound Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and supply of advanced thermal energy storage systems tailored for commercial refrigeration and off-grid cooling applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Commerce City, Colorado, the company offers innovative products such as IcePoint, which integrates an embedded thermal energy storage system to significantly reduce cooling costs for supermarkets, and SunChill, designed for agricultural needs in developing regions. SunChill effectively converts solar thermal energy into refrigeration, enhancing agricultural productivity by rapidly cooling harvested crops and maintaining their quality at local markets. Rebound Technologies emphasizes customized solutions that utilize renewable resources and waste heat capture, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs while supporting self-sustaining business models. The company's initiatives are currently backed by research grants from the U.S. Federal Government.

FreeWire

Seed Round in 2015
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.

kWh Analytics

Seed Round in 2015
kWh Analytics is the market leader in solar risk management. By leveraging the most comprehensive performance database of solar assets in the United States (20% of the U.S. asset class) and the strength of the global insurance markets, kWh Analytics’ customers are able to minimize risk and increase equity returns of their solar portfolios. kWh Analytics invented the Solar Revenue Put to help solar investors reduce their biggest cost: the cost of capital. The credit enhancement has been valued by the leading project finance banks and implemented by top investors on $500M+ of solar projects. We wrote the book on “risk management” for solar investors, and our software solution, HelioStats, supports the market’s largest financial institutions on their data management and compliance obligations. kWh Analytics is backed by private venture capital and the US Department of Energy. kWh Analytics was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

ConnectDER

Grant in 2015
ConnectDER LLC is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in solutions that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, to residential homes and the grid. The company designs and manufactures innovative meter collars that serve as a connection point between residential electric meters and meter sockets, effectively transforming these sockets into a grid-friendly platform for solar energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, ConnectDER offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering and operational data, manage firmware, and oversee the commissioning and decommissioning of ConnectDER units. Founded in 2011 and rebranded in 2015, ConnectDER aims to simplify the integration of renewable energy technologies, benefiting both users and the broader energy grid.

Stem

Series B in 2015
Stem brings and optimizes energy consumption to business through its distributed storage technology. Since 2009, Stem has been analyzing how various types of businesses use electricity and how they are charged for it. The company uses this information to design a solution that protects companies from unnecessarily high electricity costs without requiring any changes to the way they run their businesses. Stem combines big data, predictive analytics, and energy storage to reduce electric costs for businesses and in aggregate, deliver services to the grid.

Spider9

Grant in 2015
Spider9 is a clean technology startup that provides renewable energy storage solutions and software control systems. It develops residential and small commercial solutions, commercial and industrial solutions, utility and large commercial solutions, and control solutions. The company’s products include Spider Vault: a product line designed to meet home, small business, and community energy storage needs that can be used to reduce utility demand charges, increase solar self-consumption, provide backup power, and take an entire home or facility off-grid; Spider Rack Pro: a modular energy storage unit used for emergency backup power, electricity bill reduction, electrical islanding, renewable microgrid operation, and more; Spider Vault Max: a solution that integrates Spider Rack Pro energy storage units into a standard shipping container modified to include all mechanical support structures, HVAC, fire suppression, lighting, and safety controls; and OSE: a system that allows energy storage systems to build operation protocol from data drawn from demand response software, building management systems, and utility signals as well as to serve as a site controller for microgrids and other energy networks. Spider9 was founded in 2011 and is based in Michigan, United States.

Geli

Seed Round in 2014
Geli, or Growing Energy Labs, Inc., specializes in providing software and business solutions for the design, automation, and management of energy storage systems. The company's offerings create a cohesive ecosystem that allows project developers, original equipment manufacturers, financiers, and project operators to efficiently deploy advanced energy projects. By utilizing a hardware-agnostic software platform, Geli streamlines the energy storage development process, enabling clients to minimize their environmental impact while enhancing project efficiency.

FreeWire

Venture Round in 2014
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.

Autowatts

Seed Round in 2014
Autowatts, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in Denver, Colorado, develops a sales software package aimed at enhancing the selling process for dealers of electric vehicles (EV) and photovoltaic solar power systems. The company provides a sales portal and a learning platform that equips salespeople to engage customers on various topics, including tax incentives, driving habits, charging costs, fuel sources, true cost of ownership, and financing options. By simplifying the sales process, Autowatts enables dealers to improve customer interactions and streamline transactions, ultimately supporting the broader adoption of sustainable technologies.

Ambri

Venture Round in 2013
Ambri, Inc. is a company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative electricity storage solutions through its liquid metal battery technology. Founded in 2010 and originally known as Liquid Metal Battery Corporation, Ambri aims to revolutionize grid-scale power storage by offering batteries that are low-cost, long-lasting, and capable of storing significant amounts of energy. These batteries are particularly suited for applications in renewable energy systems and grid stabilization. Ambri's technology is designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of energy storage, with systems that can tolerate short circuits and other operational challenges, making them a robust choice for grid operators.

Stem

Venture Round in 2013
Stem brings and optimizes energy consumption to business through its distributed storage technology. Since 2009, Stem has been analyzing how various types of businesses use electricity and how they are charged for it. The company uses this information to design a solution that protects companies from unnecessarily high electricity costs without requiring any changes to the way they run their businesses. Stem combines big data, predictive analytics, and energy storage to reduce electric costs for businesses and in aggregate, deliver services to the grid.

kWh Analytics

Seed Round in 2013
kWh Analytics is the market leader in solar risk management. By leveraging the most comprehensive performance database of solar assets in the United States (20% of the U.S. asset class) and the strength of the global insurance markets, kWh Analytics’ customers are able to minimize risk and increase equity returns of their solar portfolios. kWh Analytics invented the Solar Revenue Put to help solar investors reduce their biggest cost: the cost of capital. The credit enhancement has been valued by the leading project finance banks and implemented by top investors on $500M+ of solar projects. We wrote the book on “risk management” for solar investors, and our software solution, HelioStats, supports the market’s largest financial institutions on their data management and compliance obligations. kWh Analytics is backed by private venture capital and the US Department of Energy. kWh Analytics was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

PlotWatt

Funding Round in 2010
PlotWatt helps small-and medium-sized business owners manage their energy so they have energy to manage their businesses. Based in Durham, N.C., PlotWatt serves customers in the United States, Canada and New Zealand. PlotWatt’s machine-learning algorithms analyze energy usage data, which it converts into actionable insights that customers follow to improve energy and process-efficiency. Its service is a particular value to multi-location businesses because it provides site-by-site comparative analysis as well as operational benchmarking.
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