Elemental Impact

Elemental Impact is a consulting organization established in 2009, dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship within the business sector. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, it focuses on initiatives that encourage waste reduction, recycling, and efficient resource utilization across various industries. By providing resources, tools, and guidance, Elemental Impact assists companies in adopting sustainable practices that enhance operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. The organization emphasizes the importance of equity and access in climate solutions, filling critical gaps in funding innovative climate technologies for real-world applications. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, Elemental Impact aims to cultivate a culture of sustainability and create a positive impact on the planet.

Beebe, Andrew

Board of Managers

Danya Hakeem

Managing Director, Portfolio

Dawn Lippert

CEO

Kimberly Morris

Senior Director of Innovation

Mitch Rubin

Director of Innovation

Joshua Stanbro

Deputy Director, Policy Lab

Past deals in Electrical Equipment

Fervo Energy

Series B in 2021
Fervo Energy is a next-generation geothermal developer generating clean power in new places. Fervo Energy commercializes proprietary technology to own, develop, and operate geothermal assets as the dispatchable foundation for a 100% clean energy future.

eMotorWerks

Grant in 2017
eMotorWerks is the creator of JuiceNet - a market-leading IoT platform that organizes distributed networks of electric vehicle charging stations into multi-megawatt Virtual Power Plants providing critical demand flexibility services to utilities and grid operators. The company’s mission is to attain control of 100% of EV charging load using its innovative driver engagement tools and a disruptive business model based on recurring revenues and third-party project financing. With 8,000+ of its own charging stations in operation, access to 50,000+ stations from its partners, and access to the entire installed base of 500,000 EVs through its innovative IoT charge adapters and relationships with leading OEMs, eMotorWerks is the largest aggregator of EV charging load today and has contracts with all three largest California utilities to provide energy services from that capacity.

Shifted Energy

Grant in 2017
Shifted Energy enable electric water heaters to consume excess renewable energy and provide grid services. Their solution preheats water to consume excess renewables while algorithms optimize hot water availability for participants. Their solution also provides fast demand response as well as value add solutions for participants such as leak detection, maintenence alerts, and automatic powerdown when units are not occupied.

Whisker Labs

Grant in 2017
Whisker Labs specializes in developing innovative sensor technology aimed at protecting families and homes from electrical fires. Its primary product, Ting, utilizes advanced electromagnetic and atmospheric sensors combined with artificial intelligence to detect electrical faults both within homes and across the electrical grid. The device is a simple DIY sensor that plugs into a wall outlet, allowing for intelligent detection and mitigation of potential fire hazards, which has been shown to prevent four out of five home electrical fires. This technology not only reduces fire losses and saves lives but also contributes to the resiliency of the U.S. electrical grid. With a rapidly expanding network, Ting currently protects over 750,000 homes, adding approximately 50,000 new homes each month. Whisker Labs continues to play a crucial role in enhancing home safety and grid reliability through its cutting-edge solutions.

Go Electric

Grant in 2017
Go Electric is a green-tech early stage company, developing customer side of the meter energy solutions and services that serve facilities and utilities. Its energy products and services accelerate a renewable energy future by integrating renewable energy, advanced batteries, and generators to reduce energy costs, assure energy security, and enhance grid stability. Go Electric is based in Anderson, I.N.

FreeWire

Seed Round in 2015
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.

Shifted Energy

Seed Round in 2015
Shifted Energy enable electric water heaters to consume excess renewable energy and provide grid services. Their solution preheats water to consume excess renewables while algorithms optimize hot water availability for participants. Their solution also provides fast demand response as well as value add solutions for participants such as leak detection, maintenence alerts, and automatic powerdown when units are not occupied.

ConnectDER

Grant in 2015
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.

WattIQ

Seed Round in 2014
WattIQ develops plug-load energy management products intended to help large commercial organizations increase energy efficiency and reduce costs. Their products offer socket level monitoring and control of electrical devices, enabling commercial and government enterprises to cut their plug load energy consumption by a considerable percentage.

WattIQ

Seed Round in 2013
WattIQ develops plug-load energy management products intended to help large commercial organizations increase energy efficiency and reduce costs. Their products offer socket level monitoring and control of electrical devices, enabling commercial and government enterprises to cut their plug load energy consumption by a considerable percentage.
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