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Brightly is a food recovery company dedicated to addressing food waste and food insecurity simultaneously. It collaborates with food rescue organizations to redirect surplus food away from landfills, where it typically contributes to methane emissions and environmental degradation. By converting the efforts of these organizations into verifiable carbon credits, Brightly provides them with sustainable funding, enabling them to recover more food and distribute it to underserved communities. This dual approach not only mitigates the pressing issue of hunger faced by millions but also helps combat climate change by reducing the amount of food waste that ends up in landfills.

Nanoramic Laboratories is a Boston-based company focused on developing advanced energy storage technologies and materials. It specializes in designing, manufacturing, and licensing Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as well as producing FastCAP ultracapacitors, which utilize nanocarbon-based electrodes for enhanced performance. The company also offers Thermexit, a line of high-performance thermal interface gap filler pads. Originating from research funded by NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense, Nanoramic's innovations aim to revolutionize industries such as electric vehicle batteries and consumer electronics. Established in 2008 and formerly known as FastCAP Systems Corporation, Nanoramic continues to expand its product offerings, which include ultracapacitors capable of operating in extreme temperatures and various energy storage solutions tailored to meet market demands.

WeatherFlow Inc. is a leader in the private sector weather industry, with over two decades of experience in applying the latest in observational, modeling, and forecasting technology to its clients’ most challenging problems. WeatherFlow continues to maintain and improve these offerings going forward, with particular emphasis on the National Mesonet, wind energy, and the development of applications for mobile devices.

Stafl Systems specializes in the development of battery management systems and telematics solutions for electric and hybrid electric vehicles, as well as for various industries including marine, industrial, aerospace, and mining. The company focuses on enhancing technology and performance through its systems architecture and energy storage services. In addition to its core offerings, Stafl Systems provides rapid prototype fabrication, circuit board assembly, and battery pack manufacturing, ensuring comprehensive support for the evolving needs of its clients in the electric mobility sector.

Axiom Cloud Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the commercial refrigeration sector, primarily targeting supermarkets in North America. Founded in 2020 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a power management and maintenance platform designed to address significant energy and maintenance challenges in the cooling and refrigeration industry. Its innovative applications include Virtual Technician, which autonomously anticipates system failures and enhances performance, and Virtual Battery, which mimics the benefits of traditional lithium-ion batteries by intelligently managing cooling loads. Customers, primarily in the retail grocery segment, pay an initial setup fee for the installation and configuration of the IoT platform, along with ongoing subscription fees for the cloud-based software applications. Axiom Cloud's technology also focuses on improving sustainability by reducing refrigerant leaks and integrating renewable energy sources into cooling systems.

Copperstone helps large mining companies manage liabilities and safety costs associated with their tailings ponds. We do this by building a specialty field robot called HELIX that can access their tailing ponds in a way never before possible. HELIX brings sensors or sampling payloads to a tailings pond, keeping people out of harms way, reducing costs and improving efficiencies for our clients.

Velocia Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a blockchain-based open mobility rewards platform aimed at promoting smart transportation choices. Founded in 2018, the platform incentivizes users of mobility services to adopt safe, economical, and efficient commuting methods, thereby alleviating roadway congestion and minimizing environmental impact. Through its mobile application available on popular app stores, Velocia allows users to interact seamlessly with various mobility service providers and public partners. The platform includes features such as mobility campaigns, data tracking, and the ability to earn financial rewards for engaging in sustainable mobility actions. By rewarding these behaviors, Velocia fosters a shift towards more responsible transportation practices among consumers.

Elpis2, Inc. is a software and technology company that specializes in grid management and optimization solutions for the electric utility industry in North America. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with additional offices in California and Georgia, Elpis offers a range of services and technology. Their offerings include the Grid Foundry Cloud, which provides a managed analytics platform, and the Grid Foundry framework, designed for large-scale data processing, machine learning, and visualization. Additionally, the company provides a software suite that serves as a centralized platform for monitoring, analyzing, managing, and optimizing distribution network outages. Elpis combines software development, design, and electrical engineering to meet various business and technical needs in the utility sector.

Upstart Power, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that develops small-scale solid oxide fuel cell systems aimed at distributed electricity generation. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on replacing traditional internal combustion engine generators with its innovative fuel cell systems, which enhance reliability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental performance. Upstart Power's generators utilize natural gas or propane to produce low-emission electricity at the point of use, making them suitable for residential applications and critical communications infrastructure. By integrating fuel cells with solar and battery technologies, the company aims to provide dependable, long-duration backup power solutions while minimizing noise and carbon emissions.

Varentec, Inc. specializes in developing power electronics equipment aimed at optimizing power delivery for the electric grid. Founded in 2002 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including grid optimization tools and a web-based software platform for controlling field devices and visualizing data. These solutions are designed to enhance energy savings and reduce voltage volatility, contributing to a more resilient and affordable electrical distribution system. Varentec's innovations are supported by notable investors and collaborations with organizations such as the Department of Energy, reflecting its commitment to transforming power delivery infrastructure through advanced technology.

Genera Energy Inc. specializes in biomass supply solutions tailored for the biofuels, biopower, and biobased products industries. Founded in 2008 and based in Vonore, Tennessee, the company processes a variety of biomass feedstocks, including switchgrass, corn stover, biomass sorghum, sugar cane bagasse, and wood materials. Genera Energy offers comprehensive services that encompass energy crop production, turnkey supply-chain solutions, biomass management systems, and consulting aimed at both biomass users and landowners. By bridging the gap between these two groups, Genera Energy seeks to meet the needs of customers for consistency, quality, and value while ensuring competitive returns and environmental benefits for landowners. The company operates as a subsidiary of TennEra LLC.

BluePath Finance, Inc. specializes in providing financing solutions for the installation of energy-efficient building products. The company focuses on funding projects related to lighting systems, HVAC systems, industrial motors, refrigeration systems, and fluid transport systems. It serves a diverse clientele, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal energy users. BluePath Finance offers various financing options, such as municipal debt, operating leases, and PACE, to support energy service and contractor partners in both energy retrofits and new building projects. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and aims to facilitate the adoption of sustainable infrastructure through its financial services.

Hatch Data, Inc. specializes in developing a building operations performance management software platform tailored for the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York City, Rochester, and Portland, the company offers software that provides real-time data and analytics to enhance property operations and manage utilities expenses. By aggregating data from various sources such as utilities, meters, and building equipment, the platform enables users to monitor building operations effectively and identify opportunities for improvement, including equipment scheduling and proactive maintenance. Furthermore, Hatch Data's solution fosters better collaboration among ownership, property management, and facility engineering teams, contributing to more efficient energy and sustainability program governance.

Congruitive is a developer of smart grid software that provides utilities, grid operators, large energy users, and power generators with the tools needed to monitor and control energy distribution across the grid. Its flagship RT Smart Grid Platform centralizes configuration, administration, and monitoring processes, integrating distributed intelligence with centralized data management. The platform enables technology partners to collect, store, and share data from various sources, including field devices and real-time systems. Congruitive also offers applications such as the Remote Intelligent Gateway, which helps energy producers manage renewable generation sites, and Auto-Sectionalizing and Restoration software to automate power restoration after outages. The Advanced Substation Platform streamlines data management within substations. Founded in 1990 and based in Redwood City, California, Congruitive aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of electricity distribution by providing cutting-edge technological solutions for the energy sector.

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.

CRATE Modular Inc. specializes in container-based modular building solutions, focusing on multi-unit housing and educational facilities. Based in Carson, California, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including design, engineering, permitting, manufacturing, and installation of building structures. Utilizing recycled shipping containers, CRATE Modular employs a factory-based construction method that enhances efficiency and reduces waste, resulting in stronger and more durable buildings. The company collaborates with developers, architects, homeowners, municipalities, and facilities managers to deliver tailored modular building systems that streamline the development cycle compared to traditional construction methods. Founded in 2018 and originally known as Adaptive Modular Solutions Inc., CRATE Modular rebranded in February 2019 to reflect its innovative approach to modular construction.

Congruitive is a developer of smart grid software that provides utilities, grid operators, large energy users, and power generators with the tools needed to monitor and control energy distribution across the grid. Its flagship RT Smart Grid Platform centralizes configuration, administration, and monitoring processes, integrating distributed intelligence with centralized data management. The platform enables technology partners to collect, store, and share data from various sources, including field devices and real-time systems. Congruitive also offers applications such as the Remote Intelligent Gateway, which helps energy producers manage renewable generation sites, and Auto-Sectionalizing and Restoration software to automate power restoration after outages. The Advanced Substation Platform streamlines data management within substations. Founded in 1990 and based in Redwood City, California, Congruitive aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of electricity distribution by providing cutting-edge technological solutions for the energy sector.

LumiGrow, Inc. specializes in horticultural LED lighting solutions, providing advanced products such as LED grow lights and a smartPAR wireless control system. This technology allows users to customize lighting schedules, manage multiple growing zones, and monitor energy consumption through devices like smartphones and tablets. LumiGrow's products are designed for various commercial applications, enhancing crop yield, quality, and consistency in sectors such as floriculture, propagation, breeding, and the cultivation of leafy greens, vine crops, and cannabis. Established in 2008 and located in Emeryville, California, the company has successfully replaced traditional HID lighting with its innovative LED solutions in numerous commercial horticulture and research settings, helping customers achieve significant improvements in crop quality and operational efficiency.

BlueInGreen, LLC is a water treatment company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, established in 2004. The company specializes in manufacturing systems that efficiently deliver dissolved gases, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ozone, into water to enhance water quality. Its product offerings include SDOX for aeration and biological processes, CDOX for pH adjustment and water stability, HYDOZ for disinfection and wastewater treatment, and SDOX-CS for odor control and corrosion management. BlueInGreen's technology is designed to meet various applications, including aquaculture and sludge treatment, while aiming to lower treatment costs for clients. The company employs a team of experienced professionals who focus on optimizing the application of their innovative solutions to ensure effective water treatment outcomes. As of November 2020, BlueInGreen operates as a subsidiary of Chart Industries, Inc.

Lifecycle Renewables Inc. is a decentralized renewable energy provider based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, specializing in the collection and processing of waste vegetable oil and other fats. Established in 2008, the company utilizes a proprietary method to convert these materials into biomass fuel, which is used in its on-site energy generation systems. Lifecycle Renewables serves various clients, including restaurants and food manufacturers, by offering efficient collection services for used cooking oil and grease, as well as providing professional maintenance services such as fog removal and grease trap cleaning. By transforming waste into eco-friendly renewable heating oil, the company helps its customers reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance local air quality.

Sighten develops a software toolset to manage the complexity of distributed solar. It offers a platform that spans the entire lifecycle of a solar asset ranging from tools that streamline origination, system design, and sales/operations to features that automate ongoing reporting and analytics. Sighten also offers a reporting and analytics portal that brings solar up to speed with mature asset classes and real-time access to data and analysis tools; a pricing engine that accommodates the complexity of the structures used to finance solar and allows for sophisticated asset pricing logic and decisioning; and a downstream toolset that allows organizations to sell solar more effectively and manage the entire financing workflow from lead to operating asset. Its customers include tax equity investors, lenders, finance companies, developers, and installers. Conlan O'Leary and Graham Hommel founded Sighten in 2012. It has its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Cycle creates and acquires long term infrastructure assets. They repower such things both physically and financially to extend their lives and increase their yields. They estimate the foundation optimization value that each asset can deliver in higher returns based on thorough engineering, data, and financial study of each location. Then they work on the asset to figure out the commercial plan for increasing its value. Cycle then puts the asset management plan into action, depending on the analysis and business strategy. When financial careers were added to the mix, the framework for reimagining how company cared for the renewable assets was in place. Whether it's wind, solar, or geothermal energy, cycle is devoted to renewable energy's sealed capital nature.

HercuTech Inc. was founded in 2008 by Michael Niemann, the visionary behind the Company and its products. HercuTech was established to develop and market HercuWall®, the Company’s premier product. The Company invested several years of testing, development and constructing beta projects ensuring that HercuWall® exceeds the expectations of architects, engineers, builders and installers as HercuWall® is rolled into the mainstream. Building safety was paramount followed by ease of implementation, sustainability, and cost competitiveness. As HercuWall® evolved from its original configuration to its current form, third party engineers were continually involved. Extensive testing has been completed on the system and third party certifications have been earned. HercuWall® is a registered trademark of HercuTech Inc. Two prior U.S. patents have been issued and there is a U.S. patent pending and patents pending internationally in more than one hundred countries. Management continues to improve the HercuWall® system and other complimentary products will be added to the offering as they become available.

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.

The Purple Carrot ships healthy ingredients and delicious recipes to busy, health-conscious people, using only whole food plant-based ingredients.

Genability is a software company providing energy suppliers and distributors with technology to market, sell and increase value to customers. We help solar, energy procurement, connected home, efficiency and other businesses understand their customers' energy costs, determine what their products are saving, and turn insight into opportunity. We have the industry's only accurate and comprehensive cloud-based retail tariff database and rate engine. The Company is a recipient of the Department of Energy SunShot Initiative and based in San Francisco.

Flowcastings, based in Trebur, Germany, specializes in the investment casting of components for the aerospace and energy sectors. The company focuses on producing turbine airfoils for both High Pressure Turbine and Low Pressure Turbine applications, serving the commercial and military aircraft engine markets. In addition to its aerospace offerings, Flowcastings also caters to the oil and gas and power generation industries, providing high-efficiency parts made from innovative ceramics and plastics. By leveraging advanced materials and shaping techniques, Flowcastings aims to deliver quality castings that meet the demands of its diverse clientele while maintaining competitive pricing.

Locomobi World specializes in smart city technology, offering a range of innovative hardware and cloud-based software solutions for sectors such as parking, tolling, transit, storage, asset tracking, and threat management. The company provides comprehensive systems for vehicle access management and security, including automated parking solutions, revenue control, and citation management. By integrating real-time cloud services with license plate recognition technology, Locomobi enables parking and transit operators to streamline their operations and unify asset management through a cost-effective mobile access and payment platform. This multifaceted approach supports Locomobi's vision of fostering interconnected urban environments.

LocoMobi is reinventing parking technology. LocoMobi is the only provider of unified physical, mobile and cloud-based parking technology. LocoMobi provides complete parking revenue and access control systems as are traditionally available, but all of which are connected in real-time to cloud-based servers and integrated with license plate recognizing cameras. LocoMobi is the result of a recent merger between QuickPay and Nautical Technologies. QuickPay provides users a unified mobile payment application that works across all types of parking environments and scenarios. Nautical Technologies was the very first company to offer a cloud-based license plate recognition (LPR) system with a complete revenue engine that also provides a management system for virtual permitting systems, violation and citation management. With these two innovators merging into one company we can now offer a full and ideal parking solution by combining the best integrated parking systems.

GrowthPoint manufactures shipping containers for classrooms, residential, and commercial spaces. They offer space with ample electrical outlets and data ports, smart technology capability, and an open, bright physical space.

WeSpire Inc. is an engagement platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in sustainability and corporate responsibility programs for global corporations. Founded in 2010, the company, formerly known as Practically Green, LLC, empowers organizations to engage their employees in impactful initiatives through persuasive technology. WeSpire's platform incorporates dynamic content, social levers, and gamification, utilizing applied behavioral science to drive participation and measure outcomes across various areas, including energy, water, waste, transportation, food, volunteerism, and corporate citizenship. The company collaborates with prominent brands such as Unilever, MGM Resorts International, and Sony to foster engagement in sustainability and well-being programs, helping organizations achieve measurable positive impacts.

Bright Power is a provider of energy and water management services specifically designed for real estate owners, investors, and operators, with a strong emphasis on multifamily housing. Established in 2004, the company focuses on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing building performance through a range of services. These include energy auditing, benchmarking, energy procurement, on-site generation, and green building design. Bright Power also offers turnkey installation of energy improvements and ongoing management to ensure sustained efficiency. By developing an analytics platform, EnergyScoreCards, the company simplifies the investment decision-making process, allowing clients to evaluate and implement energy-saving measures effectively. With extensive expertise in maximizing financial incentives such as rebates and tax credits, Bright Power aims to deliver significant value to its stakeholders while promoting a sustainable built environment.

Genera Energy Inc. specializes in biomass supply solutions tailored for the biofuels, biopower, and biobased products industries. Founded in 2008 and based in Vonore, Tennessee, the company processes a variety of biomass feedstocks, including switchgrass, corn stover, biomass sorghum, sugar cane bagasse, and wood materials. Genera Energy offers comprehensive services that encompass energy crop production, turnkey supply-chain solutions, biomass management systems, and consulting aimed at both biomass users and landowners. By bridging the gap between these two groups, Genera Energy seeks to meet the needs of customers for consistency, quality, and value while ensuring competitive returns and environmental benefits for landowners. The company operates as a subsidiary of TennEra LLC.

Skystream Markets Inc. operates as an institutional transaction platform for the environmental markets in the United States and internationally. Its platform offers automation in the trade cycle, including execution, trade capture, processing, and reporting. The company also acts as a neutral intermediary for market participants in the environmental markets; provides client support, which includes structuring customized physical and financial hedging strategies in the spot, option, and forward markets; and builds auctions and electronic markets for the primary and secondary markets in renewable energy certificate (REC) markets. In addition, Skystream Markets offers transaction services in REC markets. Further, the company operates a trading platform that connects pools of capital with renewable power projects through an electronic process. It serves power producers and major trading counterparties. Skystream Markets was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York with a sales office in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nanoramic Laboratories is a Boston-based company focused on developing advanced energy storage technologies and materials. It specializes in designing, manufacturing, and licensing Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as well as producing FastCAP ultracapacitors, which utilize nanocarbon-based electrodes for enhanced performance. The company also offers Thermexit, a line of high-performance thermal interface gap filler pads. Originating from research funded by NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense, Nanoramic's innovations aim to revolutionize industries such as electric vehicle batteries and consumer electronics. Established in 2008 and formerly known as FastCAP Systems Corporation, Nanoramic continues to expand its product offerings, which include ultracapacitors capable of operating in extreme temperatures and various energy storage solutions tailored to meet market demands.

Spruce Power is a prominent owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets in the United States, focusing on making renewable energy accessible to homeowners. The company provides subscription-based services to approximately 75,000 home solar systems, allowing customers to benefit from solar energy without the need for upfront costs. Its primary revenue streams include selling electricity generated by these systems directly to homeowners, entering third-party contracts to sell solar renewable energy credits, and servicing agreements related to these solar energy systems. By simplifying the adoption of solar energy, Spruce Power plays a significant role in promoting sustainable energy solutions.

NG Advantage LLC is a midstream company based in Colchester, Vermont, that specializes in delivering compressed natural gas to commercial, industrial, and institutional energy users not connected to a natural gas pipeline. Founded in 2011, the company utilizes a fleet of trucks and tractor-trailers to provide natural gas directly to various sectors, including hospitals, paper mills, asphalt plants, and electrical product manufacturers. By enabling these customers to access clean-burning natural gas without the need for onsite storage, NG Advantage offers significant economic and environmental advantages. The company operates as a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Protonex Technology is a developer and manufacturer of intelligent power management and portable fuel cell products tailored for military and commercial markets. The company focuses on revolutionizing portable power solutions, offering advantages over traditional batteries and generators. By providing mission-critical equipment, Protonex enhances energy efficiency and operational flexibility for military applications, addressing the evolving power needs of its users.

Next Step Living provides home energy evaluations and solutions for individuals and organizations. It offers energy assessment and diagnostics, air sealing and insulation, and multi-family retrofit services. The company also provides customized solutions, such as HVAC repair and replacement, window replacement and installation, solar or geothermal systems installation, building automation, interior and exterior lighting design, and custom retrofit services. Its sustainability solutions include water efficiency and purification, landscape design and management, and indoor air quality services. The company provides assessment and diagnostic processes to heating and cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity and lighting needs. Next Step Living partners with more than 400 municipalities, civic organizations, contractors, and corporations to deliver energy-efficient and environmental-friendly solutions to its customers. Those solutions include home energy assessments, weatherization work, energy-efficient windows, efficient heating, and cooling solutions, and access to solar solutions. Next Step Living was founded in 2008 by Geoff Chapin and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Next Step Living provides home energy evaluations and solutions for individuals and organizations. It offers energy assessment and diagnostics, air sealing and insulation, and multi-family retrofit services. The company also provides customized solutions, such as HVAC repair and replacement, window replacement and installation, solar or geothermal systems installation, building automation, interior and exterior lighting design, and custom retrofit services. Its sustainability solutions include water efficiency and purification, landscape design and management, and indoor air quality services. The company provides assessment and diagnostic processes to heating and cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity and lighting needs. Next Step Living partners with more than 400 municipalities, civic organizations, contractors, and corporations to deliver energy-efficient and environmental-friendly solutions to its customers. Those solutions include home energy assessments, weatherization work, energy-efficient windows, efficient heating, and cooling solutions, and access to solar solutions. Next Step Living was founded in 2008 by Geoff Chapin and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.