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Zinc8 Energy Solutions is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in the development and commercialization of zinc-air flow batteries. Founded in 2011, the company provides a modular energy storage system capable of delivering power in the range of 20 kW to 50 MW. Zinc8's innovative technology utilizes zinc and air as fuel, addressing the challenges associated with the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. By offering a low-cost, long-duration energy storage solution, Zinc8 aims to enhance the reliability and availability of clean energy, contributing to global energy sustainability. The company was previously known as MGX Renewables Inc. before rebranding in September 2019.

WexEnergy LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, specializes in manufacturing plastics and developing innovative window insulation technology. The company aims to enhance the energy efficiency of aging windows by providing an affordable solution that improves comfort and reduces energy bills. WexEnergy's transparent window insulation system is designed to upgrade single-pane windows to perform like efficient double-pane windows, optimizing thermal insulation properties and benefiting customers with a proper thermal barrier. This technology helps building owners increase cash flow, leading to higher property values and more profitable businesses by making existing windows work more efficiently.

Founded in 2017, Soteria specializes in enhancing lithium-ion battery safety through its proprietary technology that acts as an internal fuse, preventing ignition events. Its mission is to make inherently safe batteries widely accessible, benefiting various industries such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and power tools.

BuildStream is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing recruiting and staffing services for construction companies, focusing on placing teams of workers into projects to increase site productivity, team cohesion, and the quality of work. Additionally, BuildStream develops an Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning platform designed to digitize heavy construction equipment. This platform allows owners to communicate in real time with site teams and self-diagnose maintenance issues, enhancing operational efficiency.

Scanifly is a technology company that specializes in developing drone-based 3D modeling software aimed at improving solar workflow efficiency. The platform automates and centralizes various manual tasks involved in solar project planning, allowing solar companies to create three-dimensional simulations of solar arrays and conduct shading analysis. By providing tools for generating customized proposals, Scanifly enables its clients to reduce operational costs and minimize the need for on-site visits. This innovation not only enhances design accuracy but also contributes to improved worker safety within the solar industry.

Avvir, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in automated construction monitoring services. It offers an enterprise platform designed to streamline construction verification and progress tracking by regularly scanning sites and comparing progress scans to detect defects automatically. The platform integrates with existing systems, enabling seamless workflows from photo capture to construction management. By automating progress tracking, quality control, and as-built documentation, Avvir helps identify potential risks and slowdowns, ultimately reducing costly rework and protecting projects from budget and schedule overruns. This innovative approach transforms Building Information Modeling (BIM) into an official system of record, providing valuable insights to enhance project efficiency and productivity.

Dollaride is a mobility company focused on enhancing transportation accessibility in urban areas, particularly for underserved communities. It develops innovative software and provides financial services to support the transition to clean energy in the transportation sector. Drawing inspiration from New York City's commuter vans, known as "dollar vans," which have been operating since the 1980s and serve over 120,000 residents daily, Dollaride connects fleet owners, drivers, and passengers through a comprehensive digital platform tailored for informal transit networks. The company's system includes an operator business dashboard, fleet management capabilities, automated fee collection, and tools for territory expansion, enabling operators to manage their fleets efficiently while ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations. This approach allows drivers to maximize their earnings and offers passengers a convenient means to hail rides quickly.

Simuwatt, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing energy efficiency in commercial buildings through its innovative application and platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based software application known as Energy Auditor. This application enables commercial building energy assessments by identifying, collecting, analyzing, and acting on energy efficiency opportunities throughout the building lifecycle. The Energy Auditor application is accessible via web browsers, iPads, and Windows 10, allowing users to generate and organize data effectively. This data is essential for driving energy-based capital improvements and facilitates comprehensive reporting and portfolio-wide tracking. Simuwatt aims to empower building owners and managers to optimize energy usage and improve sustainability.

Highview Power Storage, established in 2005, specializes in developing large-scale energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems. The company utilizes liquid air as its storage medium, enabling the design of customized Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) plants with capacities ranging from 5MW/20MWh to over 100MW/1,000MWh. This innovative technology allows for the integration of industrial low-grade waste heat and waste cold, thereby converting low-grade waste heat into power during the discharge cycle. By using non-toxic and non-scarce materials, Highview Power's systems operate without geographical constraints, enhancing overall efficiency and contributing to the growing multi-billion dollar energy storage market.

Tagup Inc., established in 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment. The company employs twenty individuals, including eight data scientists, who have developed proprietary technologies in high-performance computing pipelines, time-to-event modeling, anomaly detection, and inference optimization. Tagup's AI-based platform monitors and predicts equipment failures across various industries, with a primary focus on the energy sector. It serves clients ranging from electric distribution networks to offshore wind turbines, providing them with data-driven insights to optimize operations and reduce downtime.

Fentrend operates a B2B marketplace connecting architects, contractors, and developers with window and door suppliers tailored to their project specifications. Users submit requirements, receiving a comparative product report from Fentrend, which sources up to five matching products from its network of over 70 suppliers. The chosen supplier pays Fentrend a commission, facilitating cost savings compared to traditional sales channels.

Founded in 2011, Go Electric develops customer-side energy solutions that integrate renewable energy sources, advanced batteries, and generators. Its AutoLYNC technology synchronizes and optimizes multiple power sources to reduce costs, assure security, and enhance grid stability. Serving government, utility, and industrial applications, primarily in the New York City area.

Lighticians Inc. specializes in intelligent and wireless control software tailored for the motion picture lighting industry. The company addresses the growing demand for dynamic lighting in visual storytelling by providing an innovative platform that allows lighting technicians to network and control all lights used in film and theatrical productions. As the industry shifts from traditional lighting technologies to more efficient LED solutions, Lighticians offers a plug-and-play system that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. Their Juice Tap™ transforms any DMX device into a wirelessly controlled light via a mobile app, leveraging high-performance WiFi radios and standard routing protocols. This approach facilitates compatibility with a wide array of devices within the WiFi ecosystem. The Juicer App™ enhances user experience by allowing quick and easy provisioning and control of connected lights, enabling technicians to manage lighting setups with minimal complexity. Lighticians’ modular pricing structure allows customers to start small and scale their systems as needed, making it an adaptable solution for a range of production environments, from intimate settings to large-scale events.

MeteoViva develops predictive climate control systems for commercial buildings. Its platform enhances indoor climate, reduces energy costs by 15-40%, and improves employee productivity. It attaches to existing automation systems and pays off within 6-36 months.

Smart Data Science is a resilience and risk management platform that offers digital risk management services across various sectors. The company leverages big data, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies such as cloud, mobile, and the Internet of Things. By utilizing grid edge devices like wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage systems, Smart Data Science aims to enhance organizational resilience and productivity. Its services are designed to help businesses mitigate risks associated with natural disasters, climate change, and other complex hazards, ultimately fostering competitiveness in an increasingly uncertain environment.

Opus One Solutions is a software engineering and solutions company focused on transforming energy management to create a Connected Energy Internet. The company has developed GridOS®, a pioneering real-time operating system for the smart grid designed to integrate various energy resources such as generation, storage, and demand with crucial information resources like sensors and analytics. This integration helps utilities and energy providers enhance their situational awareness and optimize the management of their systems through intelligent power engineering algorithms. Additionally, GridOS® features transactive energy functionality that calculates locational marginal values for distributed energy resources and adapts to real-time changes in the distribution network. The platform enables clients to effectively manage and optimize their energy planning, operations, and market strategies, ultimately supporting the development of smarter, more efficient, and sustainable energy networks.

Voyage Control Limited is a company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in a cloud-based platform for inbound logistics management. Founded in 2009, it offers innovative solutions that enable businesses to manage, optimize, and track freight deliveries effectively. The platform functions as an 'Air Traffic Control' system for ground transport hubs, facilitating delivery scheduling, resource allocation, and on-site logistics management. By providing early visibility of incoming traffic, Voyage Control helps reduce congestion and enhances operational efficiency, thereby benefiting the environment and improving the overall driver experience. Its user-friendly software is utilized by a diverse range of sectors, including construction sites, seaports, airports, and exhibition centers. With a commitment to innovation and a strong leadership team, Voyage Control continues to evolve its offerings to meet the complex demands of modern logistics.

EVBox specializes in providing smart and scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and management software. With over 150,000 charging points across 70 countries, the company helps businesses and cities transition to emission-free transport. Founded in 2010, EVBox offers a range of charging solutions including residential, commercial, public, and fast-charging stations, along with management software and mobile apps.

Ecogy Solar develops projects and deploys private capital to help businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and utilities reduce their energy costs while making the planet a little cleaner.

ProjectEconomics specializes in providing software and solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of distributed generation programs within the energy sector, particularly focusing on community solar initiatives. The company caters to utilities, energy retailers, and solar developers, facilitating the implementation and administration of community solar projects. By streamlining these processes, ProjectEconomics aims to support the growth of renewable energy and promote more accessible solar power options for communities.

BlocPower designs and implements energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for urban buildings, including schools, churches, small businesses, non-profits, and homes. Through proprietary software, machine learning, and IoT-enabled monitoring, it analyzes facilities to identify cost-effective retrofits, combines financing and project management, and delivers scalable deployment that reduces energy waste and utility bills while enhancing indoor air quality and comfort.

Founded in 2012 by UC Berkeley PhDs, Voltaiq specializes in battery analytics software. Its Enterprise Battery Intelligence™ platform optimizes battery performance, enhances safety, and improves financing for customers across transportation, consumer electronics, energy storage, and the full battery supply chain.

eCamion Inc. is a Canadian company based in Markham, Ontario, that specializes in developing and manufacturing energy storage solutions. Founded in 2009, eCamion focuses on the integration of lithium-ion battery systems for various applications, including energy storage for solar and wind power projects, as well as off-grid and microgrid solutions. The company also offers idling technologies, auxiliary power solutions, and electric vehicle charging stations. Beyond product offerings, eCamion provides energy management consulting services, which encompass strategic, commercial, and regulatory advice, along with pre-design, design consulting, and project management for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Additionally, the company supports its clients with financing options, custom design, engineering services, installation, and ongoing maintenance, primarily serving customers across North America.

Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in providing data-driven energy efficiency solutions primarily for the real estate and energy services sectors. Founded in 2011, Enertiv's platform digitizes building operations by collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including the deployment of IoT devices that monitor critical equipment and environmental conditions. This enables property owners and operators to optimize performance, reduce waste, and manage operating expenses more effectively. Enertiv offers a range of services, including energy data analytics, sub-metering, automated billing, and measurement and verification solutions, aimed at enhancing asset value and promoting energy efficiency across commercial real estate portfolios.

Bandwagon facilitates real-time sharing of taxis and hired vehicles. Through web and mobile apps, they connect people who are traveling in the same direction. Shared trips are affordable, fun, and environmentally-friendly. Bandwagon builds transportation software and systems. Their primary area of expertise is building products that increase the efficiency of for-hire vehicle fleets, and increase the connectivity of these fleets with traditional transit systems. Bandwagon also offers transportation strategy consulting to large organizations, municipalities and transportation management agencies. Bandwagon was inspired by an ethic of repair and a belief that cities are fundamentally collaborative & creative enterprises. The Company’s mission is to create products and services that increase urban access to mobility and reduce energy costs and pollution, by reorganizing existing transportation infrastructure. Their products provide efficient access to traditional transportation networks where they exist, and create new mobility where traditional transportation infrastructure is underdeveloped.