American Electric Power Company

Datamaran is a sophisticated business intelligence platform that specializes in tracking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues critical to businesses. Founded by Marjella Alma, JP Lecourt, and Jérôme Basdevant, the company developed an advanced AI tool designed to efficiently analyze large unstructured data sets from the global corporate reporting landscape. This platform automates various processes such as benchmarking, materiality analysis, and risk identification, which were previously manual tasks. By leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence technology, Datamaran enables clients to save time and resources while providing valuable insights into non-financial issues that impact their operations.

Fortress Information Security LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, specializes in cybersecurity and supply chain risk management services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions including third-party risk management, cloud and mobile risk management, threat monitoring, incident response, and operational intelligence. Fortress serves various sectors, including power utilities, transportation, finance, and healthcare, helping them mitigate emerging cyber threats and enhance regulatory compliance. Central to its offerings is the Fortress Platform, which provides clients with a unified view of risks across their digital ecosystems, facilitating continuous monitoring and management of vulnerabilities. By leveraging advanced analytics and automation, Fortress connects disparate sources of information to help clients understand the business implications of cyber risks, ensuring a proactive approach to security that aligns with their operational processes.

Allumia, LLC specializes in energy efficiency solutions, focusing on lighting upgrades for commercial, athletic, automotive, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Durham, the company designs, funds, installs, and manages lighting projects. Allumia evaluates existing lighting systems and provides tailored proposals that include updated designs and anticipated savings. The company also supplies replacement lamps, drivers, and other lighting hardware, along with ongoing maintenance services. Utilizing a software and Internet of Things platform, Allumia streamlines the financing and management of energy efficiency projects, enabling clients to achieve complete equipment upgrades at reduced costs while maximizing energy savings. The company serves customers directly and collaborates with utility partners to enhance the efficiency of their operations across the nation.

Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

Utilidata, Inc. is a technology company based in Providence, Rhode Island, specializing in energy software that optimizes energy grids. Founded in 1983 and formerly known as Programmable Control Services Inc., the company offers a platform that utilizes real-time distributed intelligence for operational insights within smart meters and grid edge devices. Utilidata's solutions facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, enhance grid monitoring and security, and enable applications such as voltage optimization and conservation voltage reduction. The company has also partnered with NVIDIA to create a smart grid chip that combines advanced computing capabilities with embedded software, aimed at addressing challenges related to decarbonization, electrification, and adverse weather conditions. Through its innovative technology, Utilidata seeks to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy and improve services for utility customers.

Northwest Arkansas Community College is a full-service community college in Bentonville, Arkansas, that offers transfer and professional academics, remedial and advanced programs, college life activities and a full range of student services. Academics include professional degrees in healthcare and business, such as: * Marketing * Nursing * Physical Therapy * Respiratory Therapy Other programs of study include transfer degrees in the arts and sciences, such as: * Drama * Film * Fine Arts * International Languages * Environmental Regulation * Psychology * Sociology High-performing degree candidates also have the option of enrolling in the school’s honors program. North Arkansas Community College has an adult education division, as well, which offers GED-prep and classes in ESL and Computer Literacy. Student life activities are available to students in all divisions. Some examples of these activities include performing arts clubs, academic and professional clubs and other types of student organizations. The career services division sponsors a range of activities, including career readiness workshops, job fairs and on-campus recruiting seminars. They also provide career counseling and job-search assistance. Most programs have an open admissions policy, which allows anyone with a high school diploma or GED to enroll, simply by filling out an admissions application. Healthcare programs have additional requirements. Students may receive academic, departmental and other types of scholarships, as well as federal financial aid awards like grants and loans.

Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

Greensmith provides system integration, battery controls, web-based software, and data analytics for stationary energy storage systems. The company’s systems combine cloud computing with battery storage and management technologies to help solve complex problems related to critical changes unfolding on the electrical grid. Its fourth generation software platform, GEMS, is used for voltage and frequency regulation, peak shaving, PV smoothing, microgrids, and back-up power for critical loads. The company started as a battery-agnostic system integrator and software developer, combining multiple battery types and power conversion systems with proprietary firmware and software to orchestrate and maximize performance and safety. Greensmith’s customers include utilities, power developers, independent power producers, and commercial and industrial firms. Greensmith was founded in 2008 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

BlueStar Energy Solutions is an independent retail electricity supplier – unaffiliated with any utility – supplying electricity to business and residential customers. One of the fastest-growing energy suppliers in the United States, BlueStar provides a wide array of energy solutions including retail electric supply and is operating in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio and Washington, D.C. BlueStar also provides energy demand-side management solutions nationwide. For more information visit www.bluestarenergy.com.

Memco Barge Line is a provider of Information Technology and Services.

GridEdge Networks, located in Littleton MA, develops and sells highly reliable and cost effective grid protection and monitoring systems to electric utilities and independent power producers. GridEdge Networks products are located at the edge of the transmission and distribution grid and use its innovative powerline carrier technologies that significantly reduce costs and simplify installation for the electric utility and power generation customer. They enable deployment of protection and monitoring applications while leveraging existing infrastructure and utility assets.

Powerspan Corp, originally founded as Zero Emissions Technology in 1994, specializes in multi-pollutant control technology aimed at reducing emissions from coal-fired electric power plants. Recognizing the challenges posed by compliance requirements of the Clean Air Act, Powerspan developed an integrated system that addresses the control of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, oxidized mercury, and fine particulate matter. This innovative approach allows power plant operators to meet stringent environmental standards while minimizing costs associated with traditional methods, which often require separate installations for each pollutant. By offering a comprehensive solution, Powerspan enables electric power plants to navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes efficiently and effectively.

Central and South West Corp is a holding company for four electric utilities.