Clean Energy Ventures

Clean Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments in climate technology startups, primarily in North America, Europe, and Israel. Its focus is on advanced energy innovations that address climate change, targeting sectors such as energy storage, grid connectivity, renewable energy production, clean transportation, and the water/energy nexus. Clean Energy Ventures aims to commercialize disruptive clean energy technologies and business model innovations that are ready for scaling, leveraging market-driven forces to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The firm is composed of experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in the energy and environmental sectors, providing not only capital but also management expertise and a robust network to support the growth of its portfolio companies.

John Bobrowich

Venture Partner

Yi-Jean Chow

Investment Principal

James Ellis

Venture Partner

Temple Fennell

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Virginia Foote

Venture Partner

Dan Goldman

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Shanbor Gupta

Principal

John Keane

Affiliates

David S. Miller

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Willy Osborn

Venture Partner

Michael Rand

Affiliates

Cara Tobin Ph.D

Venture Partner

Weiss, Jeffrey

Senior Venture Partner

Past deals in Electrical Equipment

SparkMeter

Venture Round in 2022
SparkMeter offers grid-management solutions that enable underserved markets to access electricity. Its platform helps utilities to provide reliable power to their customers, increase electricity access, and invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency in their systems, enabling rural areas to access sustainable power distribution.

Copper Labs

Series A in 2022
Copper develops an energy consumption monitoring system that provides utilities with real-time grid intelligence. The company’s flagship wireless energy monitor delivers real-time grid-edge intelligence and electric, gas, and water usage data, with or without smart meters. These innovative new capabilities empower utilities and ecosystem partners to engage targeted consumers, help manage energy demand, stabilize the grid, and reduce the cost of serving energy.

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies

Convertible Note in 2021
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

60Hertz

Series A in 2021
60Hertz Inc is a software company that specializes in developing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) tailored for power plant operators and distributed energy resources, including microgrids and large-scale solar and battery storage systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, the company’s mobile application facilitates daily operations and maintenance tasks by offering features such as preventive and predictive maintenance planning, work order management, and performance visibility for project owners and fleet managers. The software enhances operator efficiency by providing custom maintenance checklists and integrating with monitoring platforms to create smart work orders. Additionally, 60Hertz's application supports offline functionality and allows for the validation of task completion through photo uploads, thus streamlining operations and reducing costs associated with training and diesel consumption.

LineVision

Series B in 2021
LineVision provides electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to secure the future of the grid. LineVision’s patented non-contact sensors collect critical information to unlock additional capacity on existing lines, provide insight into conductor health, and detect anomalies and risks. LineVision’s platform is rapidly deployed at scale without the need for scheduled outages, live line work, or specialized installation equipment. LineVision is helping our utility partners around the world lead the energy transition by increasing the capacity, resilience, and safety of the grid. For more information visit: www.LineVisionInc.com
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

SparkMeter

Series A in 2020
SparkMeter offers grid-management solutions that enable underserved markets to access electricity. Its platform helps utilities to provide reliable power to their customers, increase electricity access, and invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency in their systems, enabling rural areas to access sustainable power distribution.

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies

Convertible Note in 2020
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

ConnectDER

Series B in 2020
ConnectDER is a solar technology company developing meter collars to connect distributed energy resources to the home and the grid. The company specializes in resilient home energy technology and improves distributed energy resources (DERs) by turning an electricity meter socket into an interconnection point for solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, directly benefiting the user, the grid, and the environment.

LineVision

Convertible Note in 2019
LineVision provides electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to secure the future of the grid. LineVision’s patented non-contact sensors collect critical information to unlock additional capacity on existing lines, provide insight into conductor health, and detect anomalies and risks. LineVision’s platform is rapidly deployed at scale without the need for scheduled outages, live line work, or specialized installation equipment. LineVision is helping our utility partners around the world lead the energy transition by increasing the capacity, resilience, and safety of the grid. For more information visit: www.LineVisionInc.com

ConnectDER

Series B in 2019
ConnectDER is a solar technology company developing meter collars to connect distributed energy resources to the home and the grid. The company specializes in resilient home energy technology and improves distributed energy resources (DERs) by turning an electricity meter socket into an interconnection point for solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, directly benefiting the user, the grid, and the environment.
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

SparkMeter

Series A in 2019
SparkMeter offers grid-management solutions that enable underserved markets to access electricity. Its platform helps utilities to provide reliable power to their customers, increase electricity access, and invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency in their systems, enabling rural areas to access sustainable power distribution.

LineVision

Series A in 2019
LineVision provides electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to secure the future of the grid. LineVision’s patented non-contact sensors collect critical information to unlock additional capacity on existing lines, provide insight into conductor health, and detect anomalies and risks. LineVision’s platform is rapidly deployed at scale without the need for scheduled outages, live line work, or specialized installation equipment. LineVision is helping our utility partners around the world lead the energy transition by increasing the capacity, resilience, and safety of the grid. For more information visit: www.LineVisionInc.com

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies

Convertible Note in 2018
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

SparkMeter

Seed Round in 2018
SparkMeter offers grid-management solutions that enable underserved markets to access electricity. Its platform helps utilities to provide reliable power to their customers, increase electricity access, and invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency in their systems, enabling rural areas to access sustainable power distribution.
Leading Edge Crystal Technologies is a developer of kerfless, single crystal silicon wafers intended to be used in solar panels with higher efficiency and lower cost that fit into existing module manufacturing processes without any changes.

VoltServer

Series A in 2015
VoltServer Inc. is a company that manufactures and supplies innovative electrical power distribution products, leveraging its patented Digital Electricity technology. This technology enables the delivery of touch-safe electricity through standard data cables, significantly improving the cost, speed, power, distance, efficiency, and flexibility of electrical installations compared to traditional methods. VoltServer's solutions are applicable in various sectors, including telecommunications, data centers, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. The company's products support wireless densification, intelligent buildings, and indoor agriculture. VoltServer began shipping its products in 2015 and has since been deployed in numerous large venues, such as sports stadiums, office buildings, hotels, and medical facilities. Founded in 2011, VoltServer is based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with an additional office in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

VoltServer

Series A in 2013
VoltServer Inc. is a company that manufactures and supplies innovative electrical power distribution products, leveraging its patented Digital Electricity technology. This technology enables the delivery of touch-safe electricity through standard data cables, significantly improving the cost, speed, power, distance, efficiency, and flexibility of electrical installations compared to traditional methods. VoltServer's solutions are applicable in various sectors, including telecommunications, data centers, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. The company's products support wireless densification, intelligent buildings, and indoor agriculture. VoltServer began shipping its products in 2015 and has since been deployed in numerous large venues, such as sports stadiums, office buildings, hotels, and medical facilities. Founded in 2011, VoltServer is based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with an additional office in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

Powerhouse Dynamics

Seed Round in 2009
Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. is a technology firm based in Newton, Massachusetts, that specializes in enterprise energy and asset management systems tailored for small commercial facilities. Established in 2008, the company offers the SiteSage platform, which enables users to centralize the control, analysis, and management of energy-consuming equipment. This cloud-based system is designed for various sectors, including restaurants, convenience stores, and retail stores, and features modules for remote equipment and HVAC control, food safety, and utility bill management. SiteSage enhances operational efficiency by monitoring power consumption and equipment performance while providing advanced analytics through user-friendly online and mobile interfaces. The platform also includes tools for rebate management, deployment management, and support services, helping customers optimize energy use and reduce costs effectively. As of April 2019, Powerhouse Dynamics operates as a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation.
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