Equilibrium Energy
Series B in 2025
Equilibrium Energy is a company focused on transforming the energy sector by developing an innovative energy management platform that optimizes energy consumption and reduces costs. Operating at the intersection of grid variability and market volatility, the company provides advanced solutions that enable users to enhance sustainability and achieve significant efficiency in their energy usage. By addressing the challenges of economic optimization, commercial structuring, trading, and risk management, Equilibrium Energy aims to reshape the energy industry and contribute to a greener future. Their commitment to leveraging technology and data-driven insights positions them as a next-generation clean power company dedicated to improving energy management across the entire power value chain.
Attack Poverty
Grant in 2024
Attack Poverty is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring, tutoring, job skill training, and support for needy people.
Vivint Solar
Acquisition in 2022
Vivint Solar, based in Lehi, Utah, specializes in providing residential solar energy solutions in the United States. The company designs, installs, and maintains solar energy systems for homeowners, offering flexible financing options including power purchase agreements and leases. Vivint Solar also provides solar plus storage systems with LG Chem home batteries and electric vehicle chargers with ChargePoint Home. As of 2019, the company had an aggregate capacity of 1,294.0 megawatts, serving approximately 188,300 homes.
Direct Energy
Acquisition in 2020
Direct Energy is a retail provider of electricity and natural gas, offering a range of energy-related products and services for both residential and commercial customers. The company focuses on innovation, leveraging data and technology to enhance its utility and protection services. Direct Energy operates in multiple states, providing customers with options for electricity and natural gas, as well as wholesale power and natural gas trading and marketing services. Through its diverse portfolio, the company aims to assist customers in managing their energy costs effectively.
EnTouch Controls
Series C in 2019
EnTouch Controls, Inc. is a company based in Richardson, Texas, that specializes in designing and developing wireless building management systems for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across various industries, including retail, property management, restaurants, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Founded in 2008, EnTouch Controls provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions focused on energy management. Its EnTouch 360° service platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including real-time dashboards, management analytics, and issue ticketing, all aimed at detecting HVAC maintenance issues and optimizing performance. This platform helps national chains, franchise owners, schools, and offices lower their energy costs while gaining enterprise visibility and control over their operations.
EnTouch Controls
Series C in 2018
EnTouch Controls, Inc. is a company based in Richardson, Texas, that specializes in designing and developing wireless building management systems for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across various industries, including retail, property management, restaurants, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Founded in 2008, EnTouch Controls provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions focused on energy management. Its EnTouch 360° service platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including real-time dashboards, management analytics, and issue ticketing, all aimed at detecting HVAC maintenance issues and optimizing performance. This platform helps national chains, franchise owners, schools, and offices lower their energy costs while gaining enterprise visibility and control over their operations.
EnTouch Controls
Series C in 2015
EnTouch Controls, Inc. is a company based in Richardson, Texas, that specializes in designing and developing wireless building management systems for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across various industries, including retail, property management, restaurants, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Founded in 2008, EnTouch Controls provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions focused on energy management. Its EnTouch 360° service platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including real-time dashboards, management analytics, and issue ticketing, all aimed at detecting HVAC maintenance issues and optimizing performance. This platform helps national chains, franchise owners, schools, and offices lower their energy costs while gaining enterprise visibility and control over their operations.
Eos develops innovative, low-cost energy storage solutions for the electric utility, solar, and C&I industries. Its battery solutions ensure renewables are as reliable and competitive as the market expects and sustainable as the world needs.
PURE Energies
Acquisition in 2014
Pure Energies is a Canadian company headquartered in Toronto, with additional locations in Mississauga and San Francisco. Founded on Ontario's Green Energy Act, the company specializes in providing sustainable energy solutions, primarily focusing on rooftop solar energy systems for residential customers across North America. Pure Energies offers solar installations, financing options, and comprehensive customer service to enable homeowners to adopt solar energy and save money on their energy bills. The company is committed to being a trusted energy advisor, facilitating the adoption of renewable energy products for the benefit of communities and future generations.
Goal Zero
Acquisition in 2014
Goal Zero is a company that specializes in providing portable power solutions through its innovative solar power systems. Its product range includes solar panels, rechargeable batteries, and various accessories such as lights, lanterns, flashlights, and speakers. These products cater to diverse power needs, from small solutions for charging devices like smartphones and laptops to larger systems capable of powering appliances like refrigerators. Goal Zero's offerings can be charged through solar energy, wall outlets, or USB connections, making them versatile for various applications. The company distributes its products globally, selling directly through its website as well as through specialty and mass retailers.
Cool Planet Energy Systems
Series D in 2014
Cool Planet Energy Systems is a technology company focused on improving soil health and sustainability through its Engineered BiocarbonTM technology. Based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with an additional location in Camarillo, California, the company was founded in 2009. Its primary product, Cool Terra(R), enhances key soil performance characteristics to promote better plant growth and quality while being carbon negative. Additionally, Cool Planet offers products for animal nutrition, microbial support, and early plant establishment. These solutions address global concerns about soil health, sustainability, and food security.
EnTouch Controls
Series B in 2013
EnTouch Controls, Inc. is a company based in Richardson, Texas, that specializes in designing and developing wireless building management systems for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across various industries, including retail, property management, restaurants, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Founded in 2008, EnTouch Controls provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions focused on energy management. Its EnTouch 360° service platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including real-time dashboards, management analytics, and issue ticketing, all aimed at detecting HVAC maintenance issues and optimizing performance. This platform helps national chains, franchise owners, schools, and offices lower their energy costs while gaining enterprise visibility and control over their operations.
EcoFactor
Series B in 2013
EcoFactor, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based home energy management solutions designed for utilities, home service providers, and energy retailers. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a platform that leverages big-data analytics and machine learning to optimize energy efficiency and reduce energy costs for homeowners. By analyzing data from network-connected thermostats, weather conditions, and consumer preferences, EcoFactor's technology continuously monitors and adapts to ensure maximum energy savings while maintaining comfort. The company also provides tools such as open thermostat APIs, consumer management tools, and an onboarding platform called InSite. EcoFactor operates as a subsidiary of Trane Inc. and focuses on delivering its services through partnerships with various channel partners in the energy sector.
Energy Curtailment Specialists
Acquisition in 2013
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (ECS) is a leading provider of demand response services in North America, specializing in managing electric power grid challenges. Founded in 2001 in Buffalo, New York, ECS has developed a reputation for customer-friendly programs that facilitate energy reductions for businesses and manufacturing industries. The company offers both turnkey and administrative demand response services, along with smart energy and carbon metering solutions. With a workforce of over 120 employees, ECS manages more than 2,000 megawatts of demand response capacity, equivalent to the output of three large power plants. Its success is attributed to a commitment to reliable electricity supply and effective collaboration with utilities and system operators to create innovative demand response program models. ECS has maintained profitability consistently, prioritizing customer needs without the influence of third-party shareholders, which enables it to make swift decisions and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
Ingenu Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing wireless networks designed specifically for machine-to-machine communication and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Founded in 2008, Ingenu has created a vast IoT network that utilizes its proprietary RPMA technology, enabling long-range connectivity for various industries, including asset tracking, agriculture, connected vehicles, digital oil fields, environmental monitoring, insurance, and fleet management. The company's focus is on providing reliable connectivity exclusively for machines, facilitating applications such as smart metering, remote monitoring, and data collection. Despite its innovative technology and market presence, Ingenu Inc. filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in July 2020.
Eos develops innovative, low-cost energy storage solutions for the electric utility, solar, and C&I industries. Its battery solutions ensure renewables are as reliable and competitive as the market expects and sustainable as the world needs.
GenOn Energy
Acquisition in 2012
GenOn Energy is a utility company focused on the production and supply of electricity to wholesale customers, primarily operating in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The company manages a diverse portfolio of electricity generation facilities strategically located in key areas, ensuring that communities have access to safe and reliable power. GenOn's infrastructure is designed to meet the growing electricity demands of its customers, positioning the company as a vital resource in the energy market.
Solar Power Partners
Acquisition in 2011
Solar Power Partners, Inc. is a leading independent solar power producer that specializes in developing, owning, and operating distributed solar energy facilities across the continental United States and Hawaii. The company offers comprehensive services for businesses, institutions, municipalities, and agricultural customers, allowing them to harness solar energy efficiently. SPP provides solar-generated electricity through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which offer long-term energy financing solutions that eliminate the burdens of ownership and maintenance for its customers. The company collaborates with solar integrators to create tailored renewable energy installations, particularly focusing on mid-scale projects. Its diverse clientele includes water districts, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, airports, commercial entities, and detention centers.
Green Mountain Energy
Acquisition in 2010
Green Mountain Energy Company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in the generation and distribution of alternative energy. The company offers electricity products sourced from clean, renewable resources such as wind and solar, catering to residential and commercial clients seeking sustainable energy solutions. In addition to energy supply, Green Mountain Energy provides solar panel systems and carbon offset products, enabling customers to reduce their carbon emissions and work towards achieving a zero-carbon footprint. Through its services, the company promotes sustainability efforts and environmental benefits for homes and small businesses alike.
Aptera
Venture Round in 2010
Aptera Motors, established in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in manufacturing innovative, three-wheeled electric vehicles. The company's mission is to revolutionize global transportation by designing, engineering, and assembling efficient, sustainable vehicles. Aptera's unique approach combines advanced materials like composite bodies, 3D printing, and AI, enabling rapid, high-volume production at reduced costs. Their vehicles are designed to minimize energy consumption and maximize solar-powered range, reducing reliance on traditional charging stations and promoting environmental sustainability. Aptera also simplifies the purchasing process by providing clear, expert guidance, ensuring customers understand the value of their products without being overwhelmed by unnecessary features.
Reliant Energy
Acquisition in 2009
Reliant Energy is a Texas-based electricity provider that offers a variety of affordable energy plans for both residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to exceeding customer expectations, the company serves millions of homes and businesses throughout the state. Backed by NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 parent company, Reliant Energy is dedicated to leading innovation in the energy sector while simplifying and improving the ways customers power and protect their properties. In addition to electricity, Reliant Energy also provides home security and home services, further enhancing its offerings to customers.
Texas Genco
Acquisition in 2005
Texas Genco is a prominent wholesale electric power generating company in the United States, recognized for its extensive generation capacity, exceeding 14,000 megawatts. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities, which includes 11 power generating stations and a total of 60 generating units. Its energy production utilizes a variety of fuel sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, lignite, and uranium. Additionally, Texas Genco holds a 30.8% stake in the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, a nuclear facility featuring two 1,250 megawatt units. The company primarily sells electric generation capacity, energy, and ancillary services in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market, the largest power market in Texas.