US Department of Energy

US Department of Energy is a government agency that regulates energy policy, research, and development. The Energy Department's mission is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Utilities

Convergent Energy and Power

Debt Financing in 2025
Convergent Energy and Power is an energy storage asset developer that focuses on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, industrial, and grid-connected systems. The company takes a comprehensive approach to energy storage development, overseeing every stage of the project lifecycle from opportunity identification and economic assessment to contract structuring, engineering, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Convergent provides a variety of energy storage solutions designed to reduce electricity costs, ensure power quality and reliability, and address infrastructure challenges. Its offerings cater to both smaller-scale commercial and industrial applications as well as large-scale grid-level projects, allowing utilities and end-users to effectively manage peak loads and lower peak electricity expenses.

EnerSys

Grant in 2025
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We manufacture and distribute reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility, transportation industries and by government and defense customers. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to customers from over 100 countries through our sales and manufacturing locations around the world. Our reserve power batteries are marketed and sold principally under the PowerSafe, DataSafe, Hawker, Genesis, ODYSSEY and CYCLON brands. Our motive power batteries are marketed and sold principally under the Hawker, IRONCLAD, General Battery, Fiamm Motive Power, Uranio, Oldham and Express brands. We also manufacture and sell related direct current—DC—power products including chargers, electronic power equipment and a wide variety of battery accessories. Our battery products span a broad range of sizes, configurations and electrical capabilities, enabling us to meet a wide variety of customer applications. EnerSys maintains its leadership position by providing customers with world-class products and services, achieved through total employee involvement, teamwork, and supplier partnerships. Exceeding our customers' expectations and supplying the highest quality products and services are paramount at EnerSys. This belief is the foundation that helps shape the company's vision for progress and allows our customers to achieve their goals.

DTE Energy

Post in 2025
DTE Energy is a major provider of gas and electric utility services in Michigan, serving approximately 2.3 million customers through its DTE Electric division and 1.3 million customers via DTE Gas. The company operates two regulated utilities that account for a significant portion of its earnings. In addition to its utility services, DTE Energy is involved in nonutility ventures, including energy marketing and trading, renewable natural gas facilities, and on-site industrial energy projects. The company is committed to fostering community development and supports various initiatives through the DTE Energy Foundation, which focuses on arts, education, and environmental needs, among others.

Arizona Public Service

Debt Financing in 2025
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is a utility and electricity provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been in operation since its founding in 1886. The company generates electricity from a mix of coal-fired and renewable energy sources, serving both residential and commercial customers. As a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, APS offers vertically-integrated electric utility services, delivering reliable and affordable energy through retail and wholesale channels. Its commitment to clean energy solutions reflects the company's focus on providing sustainable power to its clients.

Hydrostor

Debt Financing in 2025
Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

Qcells

Debt Financing in 2024
Qcells is a renewable energy platform specializing in solar power and energy storage solutions. The company focuses on developing, investing in, and delivering utility-scale solar projects. Through its engineering, procurement, and construction capabilities, Qcells aims to provide high-quality and reliable solar products globally. Their commitment to renewable energy positions them as a key player in the transition to sustainable energy sources.

Nostromo Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Nostromo Energy specializes in thermal energy storage solutions that utilize a water-based system to store and discharge energy in the form of ice. The company's innovative platform captures surplus electric power during periods of excess demand, converting it into cold thermal energy stored as ice. This technology is particularly beneficial for commercial and industrial buildings, as it allows clients to manage energy consumption more efficiently. By leveraging a virtual power plant-enabled system, Nostromo Energy enables optimal volumetric water capacity and modular adjustments to installed capacity, thereby enhancing overall energy management and sustainability.

Mazama

Grant in 2024
Mazama Energy is a geothermal operator and development firm committed to developing new techniques and technology for removing heat from scorching rocks to produce baseload electricity at the utility-scale without emitting carbon.

ClearSign Combustion

Grant in 2024
ClearSign Combustion Corporation (NASDAQ: CLIR) designs and develops technologies that aim to improve key performance characteristics of combustion systems including energy efficiency, emissions control, fuel flexibility and overall cost effectiveness. Our Electrodynamic Combustion Control™ (ECC™) platform technology improves control of flame shape and heat transfer and optimizes the complex chemical reactions that occur during combustion in order to minimize harmful emissions. For more information about the Company, please visit: www.clearsigncombustion.com.

FirstEnergy

Grant in 2024
FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company based in Akron, Ohio, specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the United States. The company operates through regulated distribution and transmission segments, utilizing a diverse mix of energy sources, including coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar power. FirstEnergy manages an extensive network of infrastructure, comprising over 24,486 circuit miles of transmission lines and approximately 269,691 miles of distribution lines. It serves around six million customers across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. Founded in 1996, FirstEnergy aims to be a leading regional energy provider while offering various energy-related products and services to both retail and wholesale customers.

Relevate Power

Grant in 2024
Relevate Power Passionately revitalizing historic waterpower plants with superior engineering, ensuring longevity to safeguard our river-based way of life for future generations.

GridBeyond

Grant in 2024
GridBeyond Limited specializes in smart grid optimization solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to support a transition to a zero-carbon future. The company's platform integrates on-site hardware, cloud-based software, and a hybrid battery and demand network, enabling the automation and control of energy demand through machine learning technology. GridBeyond serves a diverse range of sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, and logistics, by connecting distributed energy resources with electricity markets. This approach allows customers to access utility-scale renewable generation and battery storage, thus maximizing efficiency and enhancing grid performance. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, GridBeyond also has offices in Dublin, Cork, and Houston.

Moment Energy

Grant in 2024
Moment Energy focuses on developing sustainable battery energy storage systems that repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries. The company aims to enhance energy reliability for off-grid areas and address peak demand in on-grid locations. By utilizing these repurposed batteries, Moment Energy provides clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions, making renewable energy more accessible for both off-grid and industrial customers.

Arizona Public Service

Grant in 2024
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is a utility and electricity provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been in operation since its founding in 1886. The company generates electricity from a mix of coal-fired and renewable energy sources, serving both residential and commercial customers. As a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, APS offers vertically-integrated electric utility services, delivering reliable and affordable energy through retail and wholesale channels. Its commitment to clean energy solutions reflects the company's focus on providing sustainable power to its clients.

UniSource Energy Services

Grant in 2024
UniSource Energy Services provides safe, reliable energy to nearly 250,000 customers in northern and southern Arizona.

Mon Power

Grant in 2024
Mon Power provides electricity utility customers in 34 West Virginia counties.

Grand Valley Power

Grant in 2024
Grand Valley Power provides electricity services to several residential and commercial industries.

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative

Grant in 2024
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is a non-profit electric utility company that provides electric service to rural Alaska.

PG&E

Grant in 2024
PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company, is a major utility provider in northern and central California, serving approximately 5.3 million electricity customers and 4.6 million gas customers across 47 counties. The company generates electricity from a diverse mix of sources, including nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuels, and renewable energy. PG&E oversees an extensive infrastructure, comprising around 18,000 circuit miles of transmission lines, 107,000 circuit miles of distribution lines, and a natural gas system with over 43,300 miles of pipelines. Headquartered in San Francisco, PG&E has faced significant challenges, including operating under bankruptcy court supervision from January 2019 to June 2020, following a reorganization that involved divesting unregulated assets. The company's service area stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, providing essential energy services to a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers.

Slipstream Group

Grant in 2024
Slipstream is a non-profit organization focused on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. It aims to create, test, deliver, and scale innovative programs that address significant energy challenges. By collaborating with utilities, local and state governments, regulatory agencies, and various organizations, Slipstream seeks to foster a clean energy economy. Its efforts are directed towards developing solutions that contribute to healthier, more livable, and affordable communities.

PPL

Grant in 2024
PPL Corporation is a prominent holding company in the U.S. utility sector, overseeing regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. Its subsidiaries include PPL Electric Utilities, which delivers electricity across central and eastern Pennsylvania, as well as Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, which engage in the regulated generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and gas in Kentucky. Additionally, Rhode Island Energy provides electric and gas services in Rhode Island. PPL is dedicated to delivering reliable energy services while maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, consistently earning high rankings in service quality. The company emphasizes stable earnings and a secure dividend, appealing to investors looking for low-risk opportunities. Furthermore, PPL actively contributes to the communities it serves through job creation initiatives, charitable donations, and encouraging employee volunteerism, thereby enhancing the quality of life in those areas.

EPRI

Grant in 2024
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

kWh Analytics

Grant in 2024
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.

Plug Power

Grant in 2024
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on the electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, along with hybrid systems and hydrogen storage infrastructure. Its product offerings include GenDrive, a PEM fuel cell system for electric material handling vehicles; GenFuel, a hydrogen fueling and storage system; GenCare, a maintenance service for its fuel cells; GenSure, a modular fuel cell solution for backup power; and ProGen, a fuel cell technology used in various applications. Plug Power has deployed over 40,000 fuel cell systems, establishing a significant presence in the market and becoming the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen. The company aims to build a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem, facilitating the transition to sustainable energy solutions across multiple industries, including retail, transportation, and utilities. Founded in 1997, Plug Power is headquartered in Latham, New York.

Mission Power

Grant in 2024
Mission Power is an electrical power solution company that specializes in backup power and electrical construction for commercial and residential customers.

Ecolong

Grant in 2024
Ecolong is a developer of energy software platforms that aim to reduce energy use and harvest clean energy. The company's software employs blockchain technology to decentralize energy markets and provide energy management solutions, allowing customers, solar owners, and utilities to connect directly with one another through secure peer-to-peer transactions while reaping technological benefits.

Resilient Power Systems

Grant in 2024
Resilient Power Systems provides power converters such as DCFC supercharging stations in a box and renewable H2 energy power converters. The company is developing products to accelerate the deployment of EV charging systems everywhere, they deliver packages to customers, and its technology has the potential to change the delivery of packages. Resilient Power's commercial applications provide EV charger-to-grid technology that is radically efficient. When it comes to municipal, residential development, retail, hospitality, or other applications where time and space are limited, Resilient's line of advanced, solid-state power stations is the answer. Its ultra-compact EV charging depots connect directly to the existing distribution grid, allowing clients to build EV fleets and public charging stations in days rather than months, reducing costly and disruptive site construction. When Resilient's line of high-voltage power electronics is added to the electric power grid, it improves grid efficiency and reliability.

Eversource Energy

Grant in 2024
Eversource Energy is a public utility holding company engaged in the delivery of energy and water services to over 4 million customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company operates through four primary segments: Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution. Eversource is the largest electric utility in Connecticut, serving more than 1.2 million customers, and also holds a significant position in New Hampshire, where it serves over 500,000 homes and businesses. The company has evolved through various acquisitions, including NStar in 2012 and Columbia Gas in 2020, and operates several regulated subsidiaries that deliver retail electricity, natural gas, and water services. Founded in 1927 and originally known as Northeast Utilities, Eversource Energy rebranded in 2015 and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Form Energy

Grant in 2024
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Baltimore Gas & Electric

Grant in 2024
BGE, www.bge.com, headquartered in Baltimore, is Maryland’s largest gas and electric utility, delivering power to more than 1.2 million electric customers and more than 650,000 natural gas customers in Central Maryland. The company’s approximately 3,400 employees are committed to the safe and reliable delivery of gas and electricity, as well as enhanced energy management, conservation, environmental stewardship and community assistance. BGE is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy provider with approximately $33 billion in annual revenues.

GridBeyond

Grant in 2024
GridBeyond Limited specializes in smart grid optimization solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to support a transition to a zero-carbon future. The company's platform integrates on-site hardware, cloud-based software, and a hybrid battery and demand network, enabling the automation and control of energy demand through machine learning technology. GridBeyond serves a diverse range of sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, and logistics, by connecting distributed energy resources with electricity markets. This approach allows customers to access utility-scale renewable generation and battery storage, thus maximizing efficiency and enhancing grid performance. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, GridBeyond also has offices in Dublin, Cork, and Houston.

Expand Power

Grant in 2024
Expand Power provides a transformer that can increase urban electrification and create a more robust grid.

VEIR

Grant in 2024
VEIR is a company developing a new approach to using high-temperature superconductors for electricity transmission. Its passive evaporative cryogenic cooling delivers 20 times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to mechanical subcooling.

Advanced Grid Technologies

Grant in 2024
Advanced Grid Technologies is Extending Distribution Transformer Lifetime and Reliability.

Generac Power Systems

Grant in 2024
Generac Power Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of backup power generators and engine-powered tools, specializing in various power generation solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. The company's product portfolio includes home backup generators, portable generators, business standby generators, and a range of pressure washers and water pumps. Additionally, Generac offers automatic transfer switches and energy storage systems, enhancing its capabilities in home energy management. Its mobile products, such as light towers and generators, are tailored for diverse applications including government, military, construction, and disaster relief. Generac serves a wide array of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, and hospitality, by distributing its products through retailers, service centers, and dealers both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Generac operates additional facilities across several locations in the U.S. and abroad, including Latin America and Europe. The company also engages in strategic partnerships to further expand its market presence.

Atlantic County Utilities Authority

Grant in 2024
Atlantic County Utilities Authority is a public agency that provides wastewater treatment and waste management services.

Plug Power

Post in 2024
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on the electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, along with hybrid systems and hydrogen storage infrastructure. Its product offerings include GenDrive, a PEM fuel cell system for electric material handling vehicles; GenFuel, a hydrogen fueling and storage system; GenCare, a maintenance service for its fuel cells; GenSure, a modular fuel cell solution for backup power; and ProGen, a fuel cell technology used in various applications. Plug Power has deployed over 40,000 fuel cell systems, establishing a significant presence in the market and becoming the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen. The company aims to build a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem, facilitating the transition to sustainable energy solutions across multiple industries, including retail, transportation, and utilities. Founded in 1997, Plug Power is headquartered in Latham, New York.

Blip Energy

Grant in 2024
Blip Energy is focused on developing innovative battery energy storage systems to address rising peak demand and enhance the smart grid infrastructure. The company offers a smart, plug-and-play battery system that leverages artificial intelligence to help households reduce electric bills while providing essential backup power. By creating a distributed network of Internet of Things (IoT) batteries, Blip Energy aims to empower grid operators with the necessary tools and data to stabilize the grid and optimize energy costs for users. Their solutions facilitate energy management without the complexities of permitting and installation, aligning with current needs for resilience and cost savings. Blip Energy's approach supports the transition to a more sustainable, efficient, and reliable power grid for all.

Moment Energy

Grant in 2024
Moment Energy focuses on developing sustainable battery energy storage systems that repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries. The company aims to enhance energy reliability for off-grid areas and address peak demand in on-grid locations. By utilizing these repurposed batteries, Moment Energy provides clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions, making renewable energy more accessible for both off-grid and industrial customers.

Ørsted

Grant in 2024
Ørsted is a Danish company specializing in the development and maintenance of offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants. Formerly known as DONG Energy, Ørsted has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, committing to a vision of a world powered entirely by green energy. The company has dramatically reduced its coal consumption by 73% and aims to completely phase out coal by 2023. As a global leader in offshore wind, Ørsted holds a 25% market share, providing energy to approximately 9.5 million people. By the end of 2023, Ørsted operated 8.9 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, with the United Kingdom being its largest market, followed by Germany and Denmark. The company is also expanding its presence outside Europe with projects in Taiwan and the United States, where it operates 4.8 gigawatts of onshore wind and solar assets. In addition to its renewable initiatives, Ørsted still engages in traditional utilities, including conventional power plants.

Plug Power

Grant in 2024
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on the electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, along with hybrid systems and hydrogen storage infrastructure. Its product offerings include GenDrive, a PEM fuel cell system for electric material handling vehicles; GenFuel, a hydrogen fueling and storage system; GenCare, a maintenance service for its fuel cells; GenSure, a modular fuel cell solution for backup power; and ProGen, a fuel cell technology used in various applications. Plug Power has deployed over 40,000 fuel cell systems, establishing a significant presence in the market and becoming the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen. The company aims to build a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem, facilitating the transition to sustainable energy solutions across multiple industries, including retail, transportation, and utilities. Founded in 1997, Plug Power is headquartered in Latham, New York.

G&W Electric

Grant in 2024
G&W Electric has been a global supplier of electric power equipment since 1905.

8 Rivers

Grant in 2024
8 Rivers is a company focused on developing infrastructure-scale technologies that significantly reduce or eliminate CO2 emissions. Since its inception in 2008, it has concentrated on commercializing solutions across various sectors, with particular emphasis on oxy-combustion and ultra-low carbon intensity processes. Its technology portfolio includes ultra-low carbon hydrogen production, innovative low-carbon power cycles, and advanced direct air capture systems. 8 Rivers holds the largest number of CO2-related patents globally and has successfully raised over $1 billion in funding to support its initiatives. The company aims to facilitate the energy transition by delivering economic and sustainable hydrogen production and addressing the utilization of captured CO2 for producing valuable products. By balancing economic viability with scientific innovation, 8 Rivers enables both companies and governments to achieve their net-zero goals while contributing to broader societal challenges.

GE

Grant in 2024
General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified global infrastructure and financial services company, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. GE operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. The company provides a wide array of products and services, such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, medical imaging technologies, jet engines, and freight locomotives. GE is also a leader in the energy sector, offering innovative solutions that enable businesses and communities to generate reliable power. With a strong focus on the Industrial Internet, GE harnesses advanced analytics and software capabilities to optimize asset management and improve operational efficiency. This commitment to innovation is exemplified by its GE Software Center, which leads efforts to integrate machine data with analytics, fostering enhanced productivity and sustainability in various industries. Additionally, GE remains dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through its ecomagination initiative, which promotes the development of new technologies aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of its operations.

Maryland Energy Administration

Grant in 2024
Maryland Energy Administration develops and administers cleaner energy programs to support all business sectors for economic development.

GE

Grant in 2024
General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified global infrastructure and financial services company, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. GE operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. The company provides a wide array of products and services, such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, medical imaging technologies, jet engines, and freight locomotives. GE is also a leader in the energy sector, offering innovative solutions that enable businesses and communities to generate reliable power. With a strong focus on the Industrial Internet, GE harnesses advanced analytics and software capabilities to optimize asset management and improve operational efficiency. This commitment to innovation is exemplified by its GE Software Center, which leads efforts to integrate machine data with analytics, fostering enhanced productivity and sustainability in various industries. Additionally, GE remains dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through its ecomagination initiative, which promotes the development of new technologies aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of its operations.

EPRI

Grant in 2024
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

PPL

Grant in 2024
PPL Corporation is a prominent holding company in the U.S. utility sector, overseeing regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. Its subsidiaries include PPL Electric Utilities, which delivers electricity across central and eastern Pennsylvania, as well as Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, which engage in the regulated generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and gas in Kentucky. Additionally, Rhode Island Energy provides electric and gas services in Rhode Island. PPL is dedicated to delivering reliable energy services while maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, consistently earning high rankings in service quality. The company emphasizes stable earnings and a secure dividend, appealing to investors looking for low-risk opportunities. Furthermore, PPL actively contributes to the communities it serves through job creation initiatives, charitable donations, and encouraging employee volunteerism, thereby enhancing the quality of life in those areas.

Gas Technology Institute

Grant in 2024
Gas Technology Institute is a research, development, and training organization addressing energy and environmental challenges to enable a secure, abundant, and affordable energy future. The company provides economic value to the natural gas industry and energy markets by developing technology-based solutions for industry, government, and consumers. Its research initiatives address issues impacting the natural gas and energy markets across the industry’s value chain—supply, delivery, and end use. GTI offers an integrated systems perspective to expand the supply of affordable energy, ensure a safe and reliable energy delivery infrastructure, and promote the efficient use of energy resources. GTI is based in Des Plaines, Illinois, founded in 1941 as a non-profit corporation.

Ecolong

Grant in 2024
Ecolong is a developer of energy software platforms that aim to reduce energy use and harvest clean energy. The company's software employs blockchain technology to decentralize energy markets and provide energy management solutions, allowing customers, solar owners, and utilities to connect directly with one another through secure peer-to-peer transactions while reaping technological benefits.

National Grid Partners

Grant in 2023
National Grid is a leading energy company that operates electricity and gas transmission systems, focusing on delivering cleaner and more resilient energy solutions. As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies globally, it is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient energy services to customers and communities in both the UK and the US. National Grid plays a crucial role in connecting millions of people to essential energy resources through its regulated utility businesses, as well as its ventures in innovation. The company is actively committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is shaping future energy systems by collaborating with customers, partners, and communities to address the challenges of transitioning to decarbonized and decentralized energy solutions.

Minnesota Power

Grant in 2023
Minnesota Power is an energy distribution company.

Entergy New Orleans

Grant in 2023
Entergy New Orleans, LLC is an electric and gas utility company operating primarily in Orleans Parish. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation and focuses on electric power production and retail distribution. The company manages 36 miles of transmission mains and 1,740 miles of distribution mains, supporting its operations. Entergy New Orleans owns and operates power plants with a total generating capacity of approximately 30,000 megawatts, which includes nearly 9,000 megawatts from nuclear sources. The utility infrastructure consists of 1,430 miles of distribution lines and 158 transmission lines, complemented by 22 substations. The company serves approximately 205,000 electricity customers and 108,000 natural gas customers, contributing to the energy needs of the region. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans plays a vital role in providing essential utility services to its community.

Xcel Energy

Grant in 2023
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas utility company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1909. It serves approximately 3.8 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers across eight states. The company is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity, utilizing a diverse mix of energy sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, biomass, oil, and wind. Xcel Energy is recognized as one of the largest suppliers of renewable energy in the United States, with over half of its electricity sales derived from carbon-free sources. Its operations are organized into five segments: electricity, natural gas, renewable energy, transmission, and innovation, which also includes the development and leasing of natural gas pipelines and related facilities.

Coastside County Water District

Grant in 2023
Coastside County Water District provides an adequate water supply that is safe and reliable. They offer water treatment, water distribution, water resources, and water utility services. Their customers contact through phone and email.

Xcel Energy

Grant in 2023
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas utility company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1909. It serves approximately 3.8 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers across eight states. The company is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity, utilizing a diverse mix of energy sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, biomass, oil, and wind. Xcel Energy is recognized as one of the largest suppliers of renewable energy in the United States, with over half of its electricity sales derived from carbon-free sources. Its operations are organized into five segments: electricity, natural gas, renewable energy, transmission, and innovation, which also includes the development and leasing of natural gas pipelines and related facilities.

EPRI

Grant in 2023
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

GE

Grant in 2023
General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified global infrastructure and financial services company, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. GE operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. The company provides a wide array of products and services, such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, medical imaging technologies, jet engines, and freight locomotives. GE is also a leader in the energy sector, offering innovative solutions that enable businesses and communities to generate reliable power. With a strong focus on the Industrial Internet, GE harnesses advanced analytics and software capabilities to optimize asset management and improve operational efficiency. This commitment to innovation is exemplified by its GE Software Center, which leads efforts to integrate machine data with analytics, fostering enhanced productivity and sustainability in various industries. Additionally, GE remains dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through its ecomagination initiative, which promotes the development of new technologies aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of its operations.

Shifted Energy

Grant in 2023
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.

Leaptran

Grant in 2023
Leaptran is a developer of AI-driven energy and wellness management systems focused on optimizing energy consumption and cost savings. The company's technology integrates renewable energy sources, battery energy storage systems, and advanced forecasting methods to enhance energy affordability and reliability. By employing machine learning and visualization software, along with a customized hardware platform, Leaptran enables customers to effectively manage their energy storage in solar-powered buildings. This comprehensive approach allows industries to improve asset management and achieve significant returns on investment while ensuring energy efficiency and resiliency.

Latimer Controls

Grant in 2023
Latimer Controls specializes in advanced machine learning software designed to enhance the management of solar energy systems. The company develops a solar management system that optimizes the performance of solar farms by utilizing algorithms to analyze operations and predict maximum power output. This technology ensures grid stability and efficient power regulation, allowing clients to maximize the performance of their solar assets, particularly in scenarios with high solar penetration on the grid. Through its innovative solutions, Latimer Controls aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of solar power as a flexible resource for the energy grid.

ClearSign Combustion

Grant in 2023
ClearSign Combustion Corporation (NASDAQ: CLIR) designs and develops technologies that aim to improve key performance characteristics of combustion systems including energy efficiency, emissions control, fuel flexibility and overall cost effectiveness. Our Electrodynamic Combustion Control™ (ECC™) platform technology improves control of flame shape and heat transfer and optimizes the complex chemical reactions that occur during combustion in order to minimize harmful emissions. For more information about the Company, please visit: www.clearsigncombustion.com.

Southern California Gas

Grant in 2023
Southern California Gas Company is a regulated public utility that specializes in the distribution, transmission, and storage of natural gas. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company serves approximately 22 million customers across Central and Southern California. Established in 1867, Southern California Gas operates an extensive network that includes over 3,000 miles of transmission and storage pipelines, more than 51,000 miles of distribution pipelines, and nearly 49,000 miles of service pipelines, along with nine transmission compressor stations. In addition to providing residential and commercial natural gas services, the company also offers energy efficiency programs to enhance energy conservation among its customers. As a subsidiary of Pacific Enterprises Inc., Southern California Gas plays a vital role in the energy infrastructure of the region.

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)

Grant in 2023
As your local utility and an energy delivery company with more than a century of experience, our commitment to customer service, security, and satisfaction is guided by the progress of the past and the promise of the future. Driving an industry that is entrepreneurial in nature, we have always remained focused on benefiting the people, environment, and economies of the communities we serve. We continue to enhance our services and the workforce that helps us generate smart ideas.

FESCO Energy

Grant in 2023
FESCO Energy is based in Frederick, Maryland, and specializes in providing energy-as-a-service solutions in the United States. The company focuses on the acquisition, deployment, and management of energy solutions tailored for government agencies and organizations with critical operational needs. By simplifying the processes of acquisition, contracting, and management, FESCO Energy delivers customized energy solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of both federal and commercial customers.

Veritel Energy

Grant in 2023
Veritel Energy focuses on enhancing energy efficiency in multifamily residences by implementing strategies to reduce energy, water, and waste consumption. This approach not only lowers operating costs but also boosts property values and marketability. Additionally, Veritel Energy has developed a renewable energy billing and accounting platform tailored for landlords and tenants. This platform facilitates utility billing management and tracks the impact of carbon offset initiatives. It also provides preferential financing options to alleviate initial investment costs and offers comprehensive solutions that include design, supply chain management, installation, and commissioning of renewable energy systems. Through these efforts, Veritel Energy aims to support the decarbonization of the electrical grid and promote access to renewable energy in underserved communities.

Mission Power

Grant in 2023
Mission Power is an electrical power solution company that specializes in backup power and electrical construction for commercial and residential customers.

PowerTech Water

Grant in 2023
PowerTech Water, Inc. is a company that develops and markets innovative water treatment solutions, focusing on chemical-free technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the company specializes in its flagship product, CapCo, an electrochemical filter designed to effectively remove various metals from water. PowerTech Water serves a diverse range of industries, including batteries, microelectronics, electroplating, automotive, metal finishing, mining, food and beverage, and oil and gas. The CapCo filter targets contaminants such as lead, copper, manganese, iron, silver, gold, mercury, zinc, nickel, and aluminum, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for wastewater management.

Ecolong

Grant in 2023
Ecolong is a developer of energy software platforms that aim to reduce energy use and harvest clean energy. The company's software employs blockchain technology to decentralize energy markets and provide energy management solutions, allowing customers, solar owners, and utilities to connect directly with one another through secure peer-to-peer transactions while reaping technological benefits.

ConEdison

Grant in 2023
Con Edison is a prominent energy provider that operates one of the largest energy delivery systems in the world. The company supplies electricity, gas, and steam to the majority of New York City and Westchester County. In addition to its core utility services, Con Edison is committed to offering renewable energy solutions and environmental services, focusing on cost-effective energy management for its customers. Through its comprehensive approach, Con Edison plays a vital role in meeting the energy needs of a diverse urban population while promoting sustainability.

ConEdison

Grant in 2023
Con Edison is a prominent energy provider that operates one of the largest energy delivery systems in the world. The company supplies electricity, gas, and steam to the majority of New York City and Westchester County. In addition to its core utility services, Con Edison is committed to offering renewable energy solutions and environmental services, focusing on cost-effective energy management for its customers. Through its comprehensive approach, Con Edison plays a vital role in meeting the energy needs of a diverse urban population while promoting sustainability.

Portland General Electric

Grant in 2023
Portland General Electric Company is a regulated electric utility based in Portland, Oregon, serving approximately 895,000 customers across 51 cities. Established in 1889, it provides comprehensive services including the generation, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity. The company operates a diverse energy portfolio with seven thermal plants, seven hydroelectric plants, and two wind farms, totaling 3.5 gigawatts of generation capacity. Its extensive electric transmission system consists of 1,264 circuit miles, complemented by 27,755 circuit miles of distribution lines. In addition to its electric services, Portland General Electric also engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of natural gas across the United States and Canada. With a commitment to renewable energy and community involvement, the company aims to deliver reliable and affordable energy while reflecting the values of its customers.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Grant in 2023
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an investor-owned utility with publicly traded stock

EPRI

Grant in 2023
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

Imagen Energy

Grant in 2022
Imagen Energy specializes in providing innovative energy solutions focused on enhancing energy efficiency and reliability. The company develops compact and highly efficient energy systems, including advanced electric vehicle (EV) fast charging equipment manufactured in the United States. These chargers are designed to optimize limited grid power availability at public and fleet charging locations, making them particularly suitable for urban areas with constrained investment in EV infrastructure. In addition to EV charging solutions, Imagen Energy offers solar energy solutions, encompassing solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools. These products enable both businesses and homeowners to harness clean electricity, store surplus solar energy, and increase energy independence while reducing dependence on traditional power grids.

EPRI

Grant in 2022
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

NRECA

Grant in 2022
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is the national trade association representing more than 900 local electric cooperatives.

GE

Grant in 2022
General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified global infrastructure and financial services company, founded in 1892 and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. GE operates across various segments, including power and water, oil and gas, energy management, aviation, healthcare, transportation, and appliances. The company provides a wide array of products and services, such as gas and steam turbines, nuclear reactors, medical imaging technologies, jet engines, and freight locomotives. GE is also a leader in the energy sector, offering innovative solutions that enable businesses and communities to generate reliable power. With a strong focus on the Industrial Internet, GE harnesses advanced analytics and software capabilities to optimize asset management and improve operational efficiency. This commitment to innovation is exemplified by its GE Software Center, which leads efforts to integrate machine data with analytics, fostering enhanced productivity and sustainability in various industries. Additionally, GE remains dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through its ecomagination initiative, which promotes the development of new technologies aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of its operations.

Quino Energy

Grant in 2021
Quino Energy specializes in the manufacture of cost-effective batteries utilizing a unique technology based on quinones dissolved in water. The batteries, derived from low-cost coal tar and wood tar, are designed for long-duration energy storage of 5 to 12 hours, making them more efficient than competing technologies. The company has licensed this innovative quinone flow battery technology from Harvard University, where it was initially developed. Quino Energy aims to provide scalable and long-lasting grid energy storage solutions that support a fully renewable energy future. Its storage services cater to various applications, including grid resiliency, microgrids, and renewable energy storage, accommodating needs from individual homes to large solar farms.

National Grid Partners

Grant in 2021
National Grid is a leading energy company that operates electricity and gas transmission systems, focusing on delivering cleaner and more resilient energy solutions. As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies globally, it is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient energy services to customers and communities in both the UK and the US. National Grid plays a crucial role in connecting millions of people to essential energy resources through its regulated utility businesses, as well as its ventures in innovation. The company is actively committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is shaping future energy systems by collaborating with customers, partners, and communities to address the challenges of transitioning to decarbonized and decentralized energy solutions.

Summit Natural Gas of Maine

Grant in 2021
Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc. operates as a natural gas distributor.

Southern California Gas

Grant in 2020
Southern California Gas Company is a regulated public utility that specializes in the distribution, transmission, and storage of natural gas. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company serves approximately 22 million customers across Central and Southern California. Established in 1867, Southern California Gas operates an extensive network that includes over 3,000 miles of transmission and storage pipelines, more than 51,000 miles of distribution pipelines, and nearly 49,000 miles of service pipelines, along with nine transmission compressor stations. In addition to providing residential and commercial natural gas services, the company also offers energy efficiency programs to enhance energy conservation among its customers. As a subsidiary of Pacific Enterprises Inc., Southern California Gas plays a vital role in the energy infrastructure of the region.

Nikola Motor Company

Grant in 2019
Nikola Motor Company, founded in 2014 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an electric vehicle manufacturer that specializes in developing hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks, and energy solutions. The company aims to transform the transportation industry by introducing innovative technologies focused on zero-emission vehicles. Nikola gained prominence for its plans to create long-haul commercial trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells, with capabilities for ranges up to 1,200 miles. Additionally, Nikola Motor Company has proposed building a hydrogen refueling infrastructure to support its fleet, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and disruption in the trucking sector. As a subsidiary of Nikola Corporation, the company continues to focus on advancing electric powertrains and promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

SolarReserve

Grant in 2018
SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology. SolarReserve was formed to solve two of the fundamental barriers of renewable energy: scalability and storage. Unlike hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable energy technologies that use limited renewable fuel sources, SolarReserve's power plants draw their heat from the sun - earth's ultimate source of clean energy. And unlike wind and photovoltaics, SolarReserve's power plants can deliver power whenever it is needed, either 24 hours per day or only during "peak" demand. By overcoming these two key barriers, SolarReserve enables utility-scale, clean, renewable electricity generation.

FuelCell Energy

Grant in 2018
FuelCell Energy, Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures, sells, installs, operates, and services stationary fuel cell power plants, focusing on distributed power generation and hydrogen production. The company offers a range of solutions, including its SureSource product line, which employs carbonate fuel cell technology for on-site power generation, utility grid support, and hydrogen production. Additionally, FuelCell Energy provides systems for carbon dioxide capture from flue gases and energy storage solutions based on solid oxide technology. The company's products are utilized across various sectors, including utilities, industrial applications, healthcare, data centers, and government facilities. FuelCell Energy operates primarily in the United States, with a presence in South Korea, England, and Germany. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, the company is committed to delivering ultra-clean energy solutions that support decarbonization and net-zero commitments.

PowerMarket

Grant in 2017
PowerMarket develops software and solutions to help the energy industry more efficiently implement and administer distributed generation programs like community solar.

Atrex Energy

Grant in 2016
Atrex Energy provides a variety of power generation products based on a unique tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology which operates on conventional natural gas and propane at high efficiency. No hydrogen is required. The Atrex Energy systems provide clients with money-saving, smart and reliable solutions for power needs. The Company expects to double its workforce in the coming years as sales grow. Atrex Energy is located at 19 Walpole Park South in Walpole, MA 02081. More information can be found at http://www.atrexenergy.com.

PowerMarket

Grant in 2016
PowerMarket develops software and solutions to help the energy industry more efficiently implement and administer distributed generation programs like community solar.

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)

Grant in 2016
As your local utility and an energy delivery company with more than a century of experience, our commitment to customer service, security, and satisfaction is guided by the progress of the past and the promise of the future. Driving an industry that is entrepreneurial in nature, we have always remained focused on benefiting the people, environment, and economies of the communities we serve. We continue to enhance our services and the workforce that helps us generate smart ideas.

Alstom

Grant in 2014
Alstom is a prominent global player in the fields of power generation, power transmission, and rail infrastructure, recognized for its commitment to innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. The company specializes in developing and marketing systems, equipment, and services for the railway transport sector, including rolling stock, maintenance, modernization services, signaling, and infrastructure. These offerings can be provided separately, bundled, or as fully integrated solutions. Alstom is known for constructing the fastest trains and the highest capacity automated metros globally. Additionally, the company delivers turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services across various energy sources such as hydro, nuclear, gas, coal, and wind, with a strong emphasis on smart grid technologies for power transmission. With a workforce of approximately 92,000 employees, Alstom operates in around 100 countries, maintaining a significant presence, particularly in European markets.

Solectria Renewables

Grant in 2011
Solectria Renewables, LLC is the U.S. based grid-tied PV inverter, string combiner and web-based monitoring manufacturer for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects. Our wide range of products includes 1.8kW to 500kW grid-tied inverters for systems 1kW to multi-MWs. Solectria Renewables is backed by over 20 years of power electronics and inverter experience and world class warranties. All of our commercial and utility-scale PV inverters are manufactured in the USA, ARRA compliant, Ontario FIT Content Compliant, and listed to UL 1741/IEEE 1547.

Beacon Power

Grant in 2009
Beacon Power, LLC specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of grid-scale flywheel energy storage systems, serving both domestic and international electric power grid operators. The company's patented flywheel technology converts and stores electric energy as rotating kinetic energy, which is utilized for enhancing power grid efficiency, balancing, and frequency regulation. Beacon Power provides various services aimed at improving grid stability and reliability, as well as facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Its products cater to utilities and system operators, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective power grid. The company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, operates facilities in Stephentown, New York, and Hazle Township, Pennsylvania.

Arizona Public Service

Grant in 2009
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is a utility and electricity provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been in operation since its founding in 1886. The company generates electricity from a mix of coal-fired and renewable energy sources, serving both residential and commercial customers. As a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, APS offers vertically-integrated electric utility services, delivering reliable and affordable energy through retail and wholesale channels. Its commitment to clean energy solutions reflects the company's focus on providing sustainable power to its clients.

Atrex Energy

Venture Round in 2008
Atrex Energy provides a variety of power generation products based on a unique tubular solid oxide fuel cell technology which operates on conventional natural gas and propane at high efficiency. No hydrogen is required. The Atrex Energy systems provide clients with money-saving, smart and reliable solutions for power needs. The Company expects to double its workforce in the coming years as sales grow. Atrex Energy is located at 19 Walpole Park South in Walpole, MA 02081. More information can be found at http://www.atrexenergy.com.

Plug Power

Grant in 2006
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on the electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, along with hybrid systems and hydrogen storage infrastructure. Its product offerings include GenDrive, a PEM fuel cell system for electric material handling vehicles; GenFuel, a hydrogen fueling and storage system; GenCare, a maintenance service for its fuel cells; GenSure, a modular fuel cell solution for backup power; and ProGen, a fuel cell technology used in various applications. Plug Power has deployed over 40,000 fuel cell systems, establishing a significant presence in the market and becoming the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen. The company aims to build a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem, facilitating the transition to sustainable energy solutions across multiple industries, including retail, transportation, and utilities. Founded in 1997, Plug Power is headquartered in Latham, New York.
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