ProsumerGrid
Grant in 2023
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 2012, ProsumerGrid develops cloud-based software for electric utilities and energy service providers. Its platform enables simulation, planning, and decentralized coordination of distributed energy resources (DER), aiming to optimize reliability, economic efficiency, and sustainability in energy systems.
Camberline Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Camberline Technologies is a developer of a sensor-driven energy platform designed to monitor electricity usage and promote energy conservation. The company's technology provides billing-ready data to utility systems through established data exchange interfaces, facilitating accurate and efficient billing processes. By leveraging this platform, consumers can receive incentives to modify their electricity consumption habits, ultimately supporting efforts to enhance energy efficiency within communities.
Pecos Wind Power
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Pecos Wind Power designs, builds, and sells wind turbines tailored for distributed generation. Their turbines are designed to generate inexpensive, renewable electricity suitable for powering multiple homes or businesses, promoting sustainable energy usage.
ThermoAI
Seed Round in 2020
ThermoAI optimizes industrial combustion processes using proprietary machine learning algorithms. Its systems continuously monitor factors such as moisture content, atmospheric pressure, and air intake levels, adjusting them in real-time to achieve near-perfect combustion. This results in fuel savings, increased energy output, extended equipment lifespan, and reduced emissions.
Medley Thermal
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Medley Thermal develops software that optimally manages switching between energy sources in industrial boiler systems. Its solution adds an electric boiler alongside existing ones, using dispatching software to seamlessly manage fuel switching, enabling industries to reduce power costs and emissions.
Switched Source
Grant in 2020
Switched Source LLC, based in East Lansing, Michigan, specializes in developing innovative equipment solutions for electric distribution companies aimed at enhancing the resilience and efficiency of power delivery systems. Founded in 2015, the company offers a patented power-electronics device that features a controllable valve for managing power flow. This technology facilitates the modernization of electric distribution systems, enabling utilities to transition towards smarter and more reliable grid infrastructures. By improving the efficiency and reliability of the last mile of electricity delivery, Switched Source plays a crucial role in reducing power outages and supporting the shift away from coal-based energy sources. The company has established strong connections with Michigan State University and collaborates with various partner utilities and original equipment manufacturers to deploy its advanced solutions.
Enersion
Seed Round in 2020
Enersion is a research and development company focused on creating innovative solutions for cooling, heating, and electricity. The company specializes in the design of adsorption chillers that utilize nano-porous materials to convert waste heat into cooling, thereby eliminating the need for electrically powered compressors or synthetic refrigerants. Enersion's Tri-Generation technology enhances energy efficiency by converting waste heat from power generation into cooling, maximizing savings for clients. By using natural gas for efficient cooling and generating electricity from hot water, Enersion enables clients to access sustainable energy solutions at reduced costs, benefiting both the environment and their operational expenses.
InfiSense
Seed Round in 2020
InfiSense offers a remote, real-time wireless sensing platform that leverages LoRaWAN technology. It enables businesses to collect and analyze data cost-effectively, expand service offerings, and integrate data with various analytics applications or business intelligence tools.
WexEnergy
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
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.
M2 Thermal Solutions
Seed Round in 2020
M2 Thermal Solutions is a company focused on developing innovative air conditioning technology that addresses significant engineering challenges related to energy efficiency. Their groundbreaking thermodynamic mechanism enables independent control of both dry-bulb temperature and humidity within residential spaces. By utilizing a two-stage process to sensibly cool and dehumidify air without relying on traditional vapor-compression systems, M2 Thermal Solutions' devices can adapt to varying indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity conditions. This approach not only enhances user comfort but also contributes to reduced energy consumption and mitigates the impact of climate change.