US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

David Tucker

Research Scientist

Past deals in Sustainability

TEVERRA

Grant in 2025
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

OnePlanet Solar Recycling

Debt Financing in 2025
Founded by industry veterans in metals manufacturing, recycling, and solar energy, OnePlanet specializes in providing scalable and sustainable solutions for solar panel recycling. Its advanced materials recovery processes enable asset owners to reduce environmental impact and maximize material recovery.

Quino Energy

Grant in 2024
Quino Energy specializes in manufacturing innovative battery systems that utilize organic quinone molecules dissolved in water for long-duration energy storage. Licensed from Harvard University, their technology offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional batteries for commercial and grid applications.

Nostromo Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Nostromo Energy develops automated water-based thermal energy storage systems that integrate with the electric grid to reduce peak electricity demand in large commercial buildings. The technology stores energy for air conditioning, enabling demand-side management and grid efficiency, and supports operators in reducing energy costs while accommodating growing needs from data centers, electrification, and manufacturing.

Sunwealth Power

Debt Financing in 2024
Sunwealth Power is a clean energy investment firm focused on commercial solar. It uses a proprietary methodology to identify high-performance, high-impact solar projects and builds a diversified portfolio of assets that generate returns and clean energy. The company employs a tech-driven investment approach and leverages its experience in solar to support the deployment of solar power for businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations, delivering favorable financial outcomes alongside meaningful environmental impact.

EarthEn

Grant in 2024
EarthEn develops innovative technology for long-duration energy storage using carbon dioxide as a closed-loop system. This approach aims to provide a scalable, safe, and cost-effective solution for renewable energy storage.

Mazama Energy

Grant in 2024
Mazama Energy is a geothermal power company specializing in utility-scale electricity generation. It focuses on extracting heat from deep, hot rocks to produce clean, baseload power, without emitting carbon. The company operates by developing new technologies and methods to harness this geothermal energy, aiming to create a low-cost, terawatt-scale, and dispatchable source of carbon-free energy.

OnStream CO2

Grant in 2024
OnStream CO2 is a company specializing in the development of carbon storage projects. Its primary focus is to create and implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.

DNV

Grant in 2024
DNV is a global quality assurance and risk management company dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. It provides digital solutions that enhance safety and optimize asset performance across various sectors, including maritime, oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure. DNV offers services such as classification, technical assurance, software solutions, and independent expert advice, which enable clients to improve safety and sustainability in their operations. The company is also involved in corporate venture capital through DNV Ventures, which invests in startups aligned with its mission of promoting safety and environmental stewardship.

NeoVolta

Post in 2024
NeoVolta is a company specializing in the development of advanced residential energy storage solutions. The firm designs, manufactures, and sells high-end energy storage systems that enable homeowners to store and utilize solar energy through batteries and inverters. NeoVolta's products are compatible with new solar installations and cater to a diverse marketplace, including the solar industry, installation professionals, new construction homebuilders, home remodelers, and individual homeowners. Through its innovative technology, NeoVolta aims to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in residential settings.

Shell

Grant in 2024
Shell is a global energy company operating in over 70 countries, employing approximately 87,000 people. It explores for, produces, refines, and markets oil and natural gas, while also manufacturing and marketing chemicals. The company aims to power progress responsibly by meeting the world's growing energy demand while transitioning towards cleaner energy solutions.

Prometheus Materials

Grant in 2024
Prometheus Materials develops bio-cement with zero carbon emissions, aiming to reduce global CO2 emissions and promote sustainability in construction.

Hempitecture

Grant in 2024
Hempitecture develops sustainable building materials using natural fibers like hemp. Based in Idaho, USA, it manufactures products for energy-efficient construction, benefiting both people and the environment.

ReJoule

Grant in 2024
ReJoule specializes in extending the lifespan of batteries through its innovative diagnostic platform. By reducing testing time from hours to minutes, ReJoule enables repurposing of batteries for second-life applications, thereby minimizing waste and promoting a sustainable, circular economy.

Moment Energy

Grant in 2024
Moment Energy specializes in battery energy storage systems that utilize repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Its solutions aim to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage for both on-grid and off-grid applications.

Terra CO2 Technologies

Grant in 2024
Terra CO2 Technologies produces low-carbon alternatives for cement replacement. It converts locally sourced feedstocks into high-performing, cost-competitive cementitious materials, aiming to reduce emissions in the construction industry.

Infinitum

Grant in 2024
Infinitum is a pioneering company focused on advancing motor technology with a commitment to sustainability and efficiency. It specializes in developing lightweight electric motors that utilize printed circuit board stator technology, which significantly enhances motor performance while reducing costs. By replacing traditional iron and copper components, Infinitum's motors are designed to be smaller, lighter, and quieter than conventional alternatives, thereby providing exceptional energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint throughout their lifecycle. The company's innovative approach not only opens up new sustainable design possibilities for end users but also aims to make a meaningful impact on environmental conservation and energy efficiency.

Georgia Power Company

Grant in 2024
Georgia Power Company, incorporated in 1930 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a subsidiary of The Southern Company that provides electric power and energy services to businesses and residents across the state. The company generates electricity through a diverse mix of sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy. Georgia Power is committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy, and it also operates a solar program to promote renewable energy production. Additionally, the company offers energy efficiency programs and tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Georgia.

Arbor Energy

Grant in 2024
Arbor was founded by a team of engineers and climate scientists who have spent their careers developing some of the most advanced rocket engine technologies and power systems. The team brings together deep experience in turbomachinery, combustion, manufacturing, technical design engineering, bioenergy and energy projects, climate science, and community engagement. Arbor’s mission is to solve the greatest problem of our generation: climate change, by reversing humanity’s climate footprint and building a truly sustainable civilization. With over a century of combined experience at aerospace companies, including SpaceX and GE, we are now working on our magnum opus. The same technology we’ve developed to get humans off this planet will now help us save it.

LanzaTech

Grant in 2024
Founded in 2005, LanzaTech is a pioneering carbon recycling company that converts industrial waste gases into fuel ethanol and other valuable products. Its innovative bio-catalytic toolkits enable gas fermentation microbes to recycle carbon emissions from sources like steel mills and landfills, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting a circular economy.

Maine Ocean Farms

Grant in 2024
Maine Ocean Farms cultivates premium oysters sustainably, celebrating Maine's coastal heritage while fostering a deep connection to the ocean and community with every harvest.

American Battery Technology Company

Grant in 2024
American Battery Technology Company focuses on the sustainable sourcing of essential battery materials through innovative practices in lithium-ion battery recycling, battery metal extraction, and the development of primary mineral resources. The company is dedicated to producing low-cost battery metals that support the growing demand for electric vehicles, grid storage solutions, and consumer electronics. By emphasizing environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing, American Battery Technology Company aims to contribute to a closed-loop, clean energy ecosystem, aligning its operations with the increasing need for efficient and sustainable battery technologies.

Colorado School of Mines

Grant in 2024
Colorado School of Mines provides devoted to training scientists, engineers and others not only in rigorous science-based academics but in protective and respectful use of the earth and its resources, Colorado School of Mines is a leader in its field.

Ecotope

Grant in 2024
Ecotope is a consulting, research, and mechanical engineering firm that focuses on energy efficiency and design in buildings.

Renewability Energy

Grant in 2024
Renewability Energy designs, manufactures, and sells patent-pending power pipes. Their patented and patent-pending power-pipe DWHR system reclaims and recycles a substantial portion of the heat energy.

Transaera

Grant in 2024
Transaera is a company focused on developing advanced air conditioning solutions that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. By utilizing a novel desiccant material, Transaera's cooling systems effectively remove moisture from the air prior to the cooling process, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These innovative systems are designed for both residential and commercial applications, providing affordable and environmentally friendly cooling options that enhance indoor comfort while minimizing the impact on global climate and local grid infrastructure. Through its technology, Transaera aims to improve productivity and comfort in indoor environments while contributing to a more sustainable future.

NETenergy

Grant in 2024
NETenergy is a thermal energy storage company based in Chicago, IL, specializing in innovative technology that aims to reduce energy consumption in buildings. The company's core product, a thermal battery, is designed to store cold energy during off-peak hours. This stored energy can then be used to cool buildings during peak hours when energy costs are elevated. By utilizing this technology, building owners can achieve significant savings on their energy bills while also contributing to lower carbon emissions.

Slipstream Group

Grant in 2024
Slipstream Group is a nonprofit organization focused on developing and implementing innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. The organization collaborates with utilities, local and state governments, regulatory agencies, and various partners to address significant energy challenges. By creating, testing, and scaling next-generation solutions, Slipstream aims to promote a clean energy economy, contributing to healthier, more livable, and affordable communities. Through its initiatives, the organization seeks to inspire new approaches to energy management and sustainability.

1PointFive

Grant in 2024
1PointFive is a company focused on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), providing innovative decarbonization solutions aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and fostering a circular carbon economy. The company specializes in direct air capture technology, which enables the extraction of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. This technology decouples carbon capture from emission sources, making it a vital tool in addressing climate change. By developing and commercializing direct air capture facilities at an industrial scale, 1PointFive aims to facilitate the removal of carbon dioxide from challenging sectors, including long-haul trucking, shipping, and aviation. Through its multi-solution platform, 1PointFive contributes to efforts to curb global temperature increases and promote sustainable practices across various industries.

FRAM

Grant in 2024
FRAM Energy is a company that operates in the real estate industry, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. The company's primary service involves de-risking energy retrofits for property owners, particularly those with rental homes. This service is designed to make sustainable rental homes more achievable and financially viable. FRAM Energy targets the multifamily segment, aiming to bring energy retrofits to rental homes. The company's work is backed by venture capital and it utilizes a data platform and fintech infrastructure to support its services.

Blue Biofuels

Grant in 2024
Blue Biofuels is a technology company specializing in renewable energy and biofuels. It converts cellulosic feedstocks into sugar and lignin, enabling the production of renewable fuels, biodegradable plastics, and other specialty products through an environmentally friendly and CO2-neutral process.

Performance Systems Development

Grant in 2024
Performance Systems Development, LLC specializes in providing building performance software, engineering solutions, and training services primarily for homeowners, businesses, and commercial building owners in the United States. Founded in 1998 and based in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a suite of tools including the Targeted Retrofit Energy Analysis Tool for energy auditing, the Green Energy Compass for managing energy efficiency programs, and the Building Performance Compass for benchmarking and tracking energy use in commercial and multifamily properties. In addition to software, the company delivers program services that encompass residential, multifamily, and commercial applications, as well as customized engineering solutions. Performance Systems Development also offers comprehensive training courses for energy auditors, builders, contractors, and engineers, covering various certifications and software training in the energy efficiency sector. The company effectively connects stakeholders, including utilities and trade allies, to streamline program implementation and support energy efficiency goals across diverse sectors.

MAAT Energy

Grant in 2024
MAAT Energy represents one of the most significant opportunities to impact climate change.

Mattiq

Grant in 2024
Mattiq is a company that designs and develops sustainable materials using a transformative platform combining materials science, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. Its mission is to decarbonize fundamental building blocks, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, minimize waste, and enable businesses to create more sustainable products and processes.

Noria Energy

Grant in 2024
Noria Energy, founded in 2018, specializes in the design and development of solar photovoltaic projects tailored for wastewater treatment plants, as well as commercial, industrial, and hydroelectric power plant clients. The company has constructed over 1GW of solar capacity and has a growing project pipeline exceeding 200MW. Noria Energy focuses on providing tailored solar solutions that include both floating and ground-mount installations, enabling customers to directly harness solar power without relying on utility companies. This approach not only helps clients reduce their energy costs and benefit from renewable energy incentives but also supports their clean energy objectives and offers protection against grid disruptions.

WeNeW Carbology

Grant in 2024
WeNeW Carbology produces diesel sustainably, with zero net greenhouse gas emissions.

CalWave

Grant in 2024
CalWave develops cost-effective ocean wave energy technologies and services to unlock a dispatchable source of clean energy. The company’s proprietary, fully submerged wave energy converter is designed to survive storms and extreme conditions, converting ocean waves into electricity and freshwater. Wave energy is described as more consistent, predictable, and energy-dense than some other renewables, enabling a potential large contribution to global energy demand. CalWave aims to scale deployments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, with projections of tens to hundreds of millions of homes powered by its technology over time. The company focuses on durable, low-maintenance systems intended for reliable operation in challenging marine environments.

Creekside Environmental Products

Grant in 2024
Creekside Environmental Products manufactures environmentally friendly solutions for various industries. Its products include water quality monitoring tools, soil testing equipment, and air pollution analysis systems, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact.

SkyNano

Grant in 2024
SkyNano is a science-based technology company dedicated to commercializing solutions that address carbon pollution. The firm develops innovative carbon materials that utilize carbon emissions as a feedstock for manufacturing functional materials. Leveraging proprietary electrochemistry, SkyNano offers a low-cost, scalable, and sustainable approach to producing advanced carbon materials suitable for various applications. By transforming carbon emissions into valuable products, the company aims to help clients mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

RiKarbon

Grant in 2024
RiKarbon is a green-tech company focused on creating renewable products from captured carbon emissions, emphasizing waste minimization through innovative approaches. It develops advanced renewable technology products aimed at both domestic and international markets in specialty and performance chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technologies, RiKarbon produces sustainable lubricants derived from plant scraps, natural feedstocks, and oils. These products serve as renewable alternatives to petroleum-based resources commonly used in skin lotions, sunscreens, food processing, and hydropower production. By offering these innovative solutions, RiKarbon enables clients to enhance economic value and contribute to improved energy security while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Carbon To Stone

Grant in 2024
Carbon To Stone specializes in carbon management services for heavy industries. It captures CO2 from air or point sources, then combines it with alkaline industrial residues to convert it into solid carbonates, transforming waste materials into valuable resources and aiding businesses in achieving their sustainability goals.

Dioxide Materials

Grant in 2024
Dioxide Materials is focused on developing innovative technologies aimed at producing clean energy by recycling waste carbon dioxide into valuable fuels and chemicals. The company specializes in creating advanced materials, including Sustainion membranes and ionomers, which serve as catalysts and electrolytes in various electrochemical cells. Their systems are designed to efficiently convert carbon dioxide and water into renewable syngas, as well as utilize air, water, and renewable energy to produce renewable gasoline. By enabling efficient production methods for hydrogen and other clean energy fuels, Dioxide Materials contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Atlantic Biomass Conversions

Grant in 2024
Atlantic Biomass Conversions provides a low-cost Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels.

Danimer Scientific

Grant in 2024
Danimer Scientific, formerly known as Meredian Holdings Group, Inc., specializes in the production of biopolymers, particularly polyhydroxyalkanoates, which are biodegradable plastics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia, with a production facility in Winchester, Kentucky, the company offers a range of products including additives, coatings, resins, and thermoforming materials. Danimer Scientific focuses on sustainable practices by providing products that are designed to reduce petrochemical plastic pollution and are certified for biodegradability and compostability. The company's biopolymers, marketed under the Nodax brand, are FDA approved for food contact and are utilized in various applications such as disposable flatware, packaging, and adhesives. In addition to manufacturing, Danimer provides research and development and toll manufacturing services, catering to a global clientele committed to environmentally friendly solutions.

Solugen

Debt Financing in 2024
Solugen, Inc. is a specialty chemicals company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016. It focuses on producing industrial chemicals through the application of biotechnology and green chemistry, specifically utilizing plant-derived substitutes to replace petroleum-based products. The company offers a range of products, including BioPeroxide, a carbon-negative hydrogen peroxide, and BioChelate, a biodegradable chelant. Other offerings include ScavSol, a multivalent metal sequestrant for energy applications, ScaleSol, an alternative to phosphonates for scale control, and CorrSol, which addresses corrosion and fouling. Solugen's innovative approach combines fermentation and petrochemical processing along with advancements in synthetic biology and enzymatic technology, enabling it to create environmentally friendly chemicals from bio-based feedstocks. Its solutions cater to diverse industries such as agriculture, cleaning, energy, and water, contributing to reduced costs and lower carbon emissions while promoting sustainability.

Southface

Grant in 2024
Southface renders education, advocacy, research and technical assistance to promote sustainable homes, workplaces and communities.

Moment Energy

Grant in 2024
Moment Energy specializes in battery energy storage systems that utilize repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Its solutions aim to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage for both on-grid and off-grid applications.

Verde Clean Fuels

Grant in 2024
Verde Clean Fuels is a renewable energy company focused on converting synthesis gas into liquid hydrocarbons that can be used as gasoline, using its proprietary STG liquid fuels technology. The process derives syngas from diverse feedstocks, including biomass, municipal solid waste, and mixed plastics, as well as natural gas and synthetic natural gas, enabling production of gasoline components from non-traditional resources. The company aims to provide fuels that can be blended into conventional gasoline, supporting energy diversification and waste-to-fuel conversion without significant changes to existing infrastructure.

Dominion Energy Innovation Center

Grant in 2024
Established in 2009, Dominion Energy Innovation Center is a business accelerator located in Ashland, Virginia. It fosters growth for startups focused on agriculture, energy, and sustainability solutions by providing programs, mentorships, and office spaces in a collaborative, highly-networked environment.

Brimstone

Grant in 2024
Brimstone develops a carbon-negative process for producing ordinary portland cement and supplementary cementitious material. Its technology uses calcium silicate rock instead of limestone, delivering identical products at scale while significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

Skyven Technologies

Grant in 2024
Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company specializing in decarbonizing industrial process heat. It works with manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize industries, providing clean, emissions-free process heat at prices lower than natural gas. Skyven installs its advanced technology, such as the Arcturus line of steam generating heat pumps, with no upfront capital cost or disruption to existing processes. The company monitors carbon emissions in real-time and bills clients only for the clean energy delivered. It offers dashboards displaying real-time data-backed savings and carbon metrics.

The Chemours Company

Grant in 2024
The Chemours Company is a global chemical manufacturer that specializes in performance chemicals. It operates through three segments: Fluoroproducts, Chemical Solutions, and Titanium Technologies. The company offers a wide range of products including refrigerants, fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomer products, industrial chemicals, and titanium dioxide pigments for various industries such as electronics, automotive, energy, aerospace, coatings, plastics, and mining.

Otsuka Chemical America

Grant in 2024
Otsuka Chemical America is a pioneering perspective and a commitment to environmental protection.

Colorado School of Mines

Grant in 2024
Colorado School of Mines provides devoted to training scientists, engineers and others not only in rigorous science-based academics but in protective and respectful use of the earth and its resources, Colorado School of Mines is a leader in its field.

Energy & Environmental Research Center

Grant in 2024
Energy & Environmental Research Center researches and develops technologies to make energy production and use environmentally friendly.

Capture6

Grant in 2024
Capture6 develops innovative carbon dioxide removal technologies. It repurposes existing industrial-scale methods to create highly scalable solutions for atmospheric carbon capture.

8 Rivers

Grant in 2024
Founded in 2008, 8 Rivers specializes in developing infrastructure-scale technologies aimed at significantly reducing or eliminating CO2 emissions. The company focuses on oxy-combustion and ultra-low carbon intensity processes, offering solutions such as ultra-low carbon hydrogen production (8RH2), transformative low-carbon power cycles (Allam-Fetvedt Cycle), and hyper-efficient direct air capture (Calcite). With over $1 billion in funding and a portfolio of CO2-related patents, 8 Rivers works with clients worldwide to achieve net-zero goals while balancing economics and science.

Umaro

Grant in 2024
Umaro Foods focuses on creating a sustainable plant-based protein derived from ocean-farmed seaweed. The company aims to provide an alternative to traditional animal products by offering nutritious and flavorful food options, including crispy and umami-rich bacon alternatives. By leveraging seaweed farming, Umaro seeks to promote a more humane treatment of animals while also supporting environmental sustainability. The innovative approach positions seaweed as a viable and scalable source of protein, which can surpass traditional soy production, contributing to a thriving planet.

RiKarbon

Grant in 2024
RiKarbon is a green-tech company focused on creating renewable products from captured carbon emissions, emphasizing waste minimization through innovative approaches. It develops advanced renewable technology products aimed at both domestic and international markets in specialty and performance chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technologies, RiKarbon produces sustainable lubricants derived from plant scraps, natural feedstocks, and oils. These products serve as renewable alternatives to petroleum-based resources commonly used in skin lotions, sunscreens, food processing, and hydropower production. By offering these innovative solutions, RiKarbon enables clients to enhance economic value and contribute to improved energy security while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Osazda Energy

Grant in 2024
Osazda Energy enhances solar cell reliability through innovative materials engineering. Its patented metal matrix composites (MMCs) electrically bridge and self-heal stress-induced cracks in solar cells, enabling thinner, cost-effective cells for increased energy production over time.

Carbon Solutions

Grant in 2024
Carbon Solutions provides low-carbon energy research and development and software. They offer carbon management services. They support integrated CO₂ capture, transport, and storage solutions. They offer market assessments, project feasibility, and project design services.

Eden

Grant in 2024
Eden is focused on developing a sustainable platform for natural resource recovery, aiming to create a carbon-neutral future. The company has introduced a novel method known as Pulsed Electrical Well Stimulation (PEWS), which is a patent-pending technology designed to replace traditional hydraulic fracturing. This innovative approach eliminates the need for water injection and addresses the logistical challenges and environmental risks associated with conventional fracking methods. By utilizing high-voltage electricity and proprietary modeling techniques, Eden enhances rock permeability with precision, facilitating effective resource extraction across various geological settings. This technology not only reduces costs but also minimizes the negative impacts typically associated with hydraulic fracturing, positioning Eden as a leader in environmentally responsible resource recovery.

Zeta Energy

Grant in 2024
Zeta Energy, founded in 2014, specializes in the development and commercialization of safe, high-performance rechargeable batteries that are both cost-effective and sustainably manufactured. The company has made significant advancements in battery technology, particularly with its proprietary lithium-sulfur battery system, which features both a unique cathode and anode. This innovative system boasts significantly higher energy density compared to traditional anode chemistries while addressing common issues such as dendrite formation associated with lithium metal. Zeta Energy aims to contribute to climate change solutions and democratize energy production by providing long-lasting, affordable rechargeable batteries that do not contain cobalt, zinc, nickel, or manganese. With a management team that has over 100 years of combined experience in technology development and commercialization, Zeta is positioned to lead advancements in battery technology.

Koloma

Grant in 2024
Koloma is a company specializing in geologic hydrogen production. It leverages proprietary technology, data, and expertise to identify and develop geologic hydrogen resources. The company's data-driven approach aims to reduce global carbon emissions, enabling businesses to lower their environmental impact.

GlycoSurf

Grant in 2024
GlycoSurf, established in 2013, is a specialty chemicals company that produces bio-inspired surfactants, specifically focusing on rhamnolipids. These are high-purity, non-toxic, biodegradable glycolipids with tailored chemical properties. GlycoSurf's products are used in various applications, notably in the formulation of personal-care products, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.

Carbon Solutions

Grant in 2023
Carbon Solutions provides low-carbon energy research and development and software. They offer carbon management services. They support integrated CO₂ capture, transport, and storage solutions. They offer market assessments, project feasibility, and project design services.

Susteon

Grant in 2023
Susteon is a company focused on developing innovative energy transition technologies aimed at addressing environmental challenges. It specializes in direct air capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide directly from high-emission sources. Susteon’s proprietary Dual-Functional Materials (DFM) not only capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also convert it into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This capability allows clients to produce various fuels, including diesel and aviation fuel, from the captured carbon dioxide. Through its projects, including support from the Department of Energy, Susteon is committed to advancing sustainable solutions for carbon management and fuel production.

ZymoChem

Grant in 2023
Founded in 2013, ZymoChem develops eco-friendly chemical production processes using engineered microbes. These processes convert renewable feedstocks like sugars into industrial chemicals, minimizing carbon loss and enabling cost-competitive bio-based manufacturing.

Marin Clean Energy

Grant in 2023
Marin Clean Energy is a company that provides renewable electricity services through Community Choice Aggregation programs in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the adoption of renewable energy.

Crossville

Grant in 2023
Crossville is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in innovative and sustainable tile solutions for various industries, including automotive, education, healthcare, hospitality, and residential applications. The company is recognized for its award-winning tile collections, which encompass a range of materials such as porcelain, stone, glass, metal, and mosaics. Crossville focuses on environmentally friendly practices by utilizing recycled waste materials in its production processes, ensuring that its products not only meet high-performance standards but also contribute to sustainability efforts. The company aims to provide durable and aesthetically pleasing tiles that serve both functional and design needs in diverse settings.

ICMA

Grant in 2023
ICMA produces tools and resources that facilitate local government management in the creation of sustainable communities.

DNV

Grant in 2023
DNV is a global quality assurance and risk management company dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. It provides digital solutions that enhance safety and optimize asset performance across various sectors, including maritime, oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure. DNV offers services such as classification, technical assurance, software solutions, and independent expert advice, which enable clients to improve safety and sustainability in their operations. The company is also involved in corporate venture capital through DNV Ventures, which invests in startups aligned with its mission of promoting safety and environmental stewardship.

Bat Conservation International

Grant in 2023
Conserving the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet

Arctura

Grant in 2023
Arctura specializes in developing innovative wind energy solutions. It aims to enhance sustainability, affordability, and accessibility of energy through technological advancements.

Leaptran

Grant in 2023
Leaptran is a developer of advanced energy and wellness management systems focused on optimizing energy consumption and enhancing cost savings for solar-powered buildings. The company's innovative platform utilizes machine learning and visualization software, integrated with a customized hardware platform, to facilitate effective energy storage control and management. Leaptran's system encompasses renewable energy integration, battery energy storage systems, solar forecasting, load forecasting, and asset protection, allowing customers to improve the affordability, reliability, and resiliency of their energy use. By enabling industries to optimize their return on investment and manage their energy assets efficiently, Leaptran positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of energy management solutions.

ReJoule

Grant in 2023
ReJoule specializes in extending the lifespan of batteries through its innovative diagnostic platform. By reducing testing time from hours to minutes, ReJoule enables repurposing of batteries for second-life applications, thereby minimizing waste and promoting a sustainable, circular economy.

Princeton NuEnergy

Grant in 2023
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Georgia Power Company

Grant in 2023
Georgia Power Company, incorporated in 1930 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a subsidiary of The Southern Company that provides electric power and energy services to businesses and residents across the state. The company generates electricity through a diverse mix of sources, including natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy. Georgia Power is committed to delivering reliable and affordable energy, and it also operates a solar program to promote renewable energy production. Additionally, the company offers energy efficiency programs and tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption and costs, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Georgia.

ReJoule

Grant in 2023
ReJoule specializes in extending the lifespan of batteries through its innovative diagnostic platform. By reducing testing time from hours to minutes, ReJoule enables repurposing of batteries for second-life applications, thereby minimizing waste and promoting a sustainable, circular economy.

EarthEn

Grant in 2023
EarthEn develops innovative technology for long-duration energy storage using carbon dioxide as a closed-loop system. This approach aims to provide a scalable, safe, and cost-effective solution for renewable energy storage.

1PointFive

Grant in 2023
1PointFive is a company focused on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), providing innovative decarbonization solutions aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and fostering a circular carbon economy. The company specializes in direct air capture technology, which enables the extraction of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. This technology decouples carbon capture from emission sources, making it a vital tool in addressing climate change. By developing and commercializing direct air capture facilities at an industrial scale, 1PointFive aims to facilitate the removal of carbon dioxide from challenging sectors, including long-haul trucking, shipping, and aviation. Through its multi-solution platform, 1PointFive contributes to efforts to curb global temperature increases and promote sustainable practices across various industries.

Illinois Green Alliance

Grant in 2023
Illinois Green Alliance is to advance communities and structures that provide people with greener, brighter, healthier places to live, work, and study.

Elevate

Grant in 2023
Elevate is a nonprofit system that creates clean heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. They create the benefits and services of the clean energy economy, deliver quality programs and services, and improve the quality of life for homeowners, renters, and building owners.

Blue Biofuels

Grant in 2023
Blue Biofuels is a technology company specializing in renewable energy and biofuels. It converts cellulosic feedstocks into sugar and lignin, enabling the production of renewable fuels, biodegradable plastics, and other specialty products through an environmentally friendly and CO2-neutral process.

Energy & Environmental Research Center

Grant in 2023
Energy & Environmental Research Center researches and develops technologies to make energy production and use environmentally friendly.

Focused Energy

Grant in 2023
Focused Energy develops laser-driven fusion technology to create sustainable energy sources. The company aims to generate clean energy through advanced scientific methods, collaborating with scientific institutions and industry partners to make fusion energy a viable option for widespread use.

Colorado School of Mines

Grant in 2023
Colorado School of Mines provides devoted to training scientists, engineers and others not only in rigorous science-based academics but in protective and respectful use of the earth and its resources, Colorado School of Mines is a leader in its field.

Carbon America

Grant in 2023
Carbon America specializes in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), aiming to lower costs and accelerate deployment. It integrates engineering, development, and financing expertise to capture and store CO2 more efficiently than competitors.

Planted Solar

Venture Round in 2023
Planted Solar is a company focused on transforming the solar power industry through innovative design and installation methods. By leveraging advanced development software and construction robots, the company constructs flexible, high-density solar power plants that can be deployed on previously unsuitable land. This approach allows Planted Solar to generate twice as much energy per acre and complete projects three times faster than traditional methods. The company's objective is to facilitate rapid solar development, making clean and abundant energy accessible to businesses and corporations while optimizing their energy management. With a mission to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, Planted Solar aims to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of solar energy deployment.

BladeRunner Energy

Grant in 2023
Founded in 2014, BladeRunner Energy develops innovative hydrokinetic technology to generate reliable and clean energy from flowing water. Its scalable micro-hydro solution, BladeRunner, incorporates a proprietary rotor and flexible power takeoff configuration, enabling the generator and power electronics to be housed above water. The company focuses on serving emerging markets and remote regions with minimal infrastructure requirements.

CalWave

Grant in 2023
CalWave develops cost-effective ocean wave energy technologies and services to unlock a dispatchable source of clean energy. The company’s proprietary, fully submerged wave energy converter is designed to survive storms and extreme conditions, converting ocean waves into electricity and freshwater. Wave energy is described as more consistent, predictable, and energy-dense than some other renewables, enabling a potential large contribution to global energy demand. CalWave aims to scale deployments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, with projections of tens to hundreds of millions of homes powered by its technology over time. The company focuses on durable, low-maintenance systems intended for reliable operation in challenging marine environments.

TerraCity

Grant in 2023
Terracity empowers a net-zero future by building technologies to ensure a sustainable future for everyone.

Veritel Energy

Grant in 2023
Veritel Energy focuses on enhancing energy efficiency in multifamily residences by implementing strategies that reduce energy, water, and waste consumption. This approach not only decreases operating costs but also boosts property values and market appeal. Additionally, the company has developed a renewable energy billing and accounting platform that assists landlords and tenants in managing utility billing and tracking carbon offset impacts. Veritel Energy also facilitates preferential financing options to help mitigate or eliminate upfront investment costs for renewable energy projects. Their services include design, supply-chain management, installation, and commissioning of renewable energy systems, contributing to the decarbonization of the electrical grid and promoting access to renewable energy in underserved communities.

Mattiq

Grant in 2023
Mattiq is a company that designs and develops sustainable materials using a transformative platform combining materials science, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. Its mission is to decarbonize fundamental building blocks, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, minimize waste, and enable businesses to create more sustainable products and processes.

Resilient Analytics

Grant in 2023
Resilient Analytics is a firm in the information technology sector that specializes in helping organizations and communities address the challenges posed by climate change. Utilizing a robust combination of climate science, engineering, and economic modeling, the company provides comprehensive environmental research and analysis services. Its key offering, the Infrastructure Planning Support System, enhances resilience planning by facilitating vulnerability assessments, adaptation strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk management. With experience collaborating with over 50 countries and various entities, including county governments and international organizations, Resilient Analytics develops actionable plans that enable clients to effectively anticipate and respond to climate-related impacts on infrastructure and communities.

MicroBio Engineering

Grant in 2023
MicroBio Engineering, Inc. is a consulting and engineering firm focused on the design and construction of algae ponds aimed at wastewater reclamation, biofuel production, and the development of microalgae feeds and specialty products. The company specializes in providing comprehensive engineering and consulting services that aid clients in advancing algae biomass technologies. By leveraging microalgae biotechnology, MicroBio Engineering supports sustainable practices and innovations in various applications, helping to enhance environmental and resource management through effective wastewater treatment and renewable energy solutions.

InfraNergy

Grant in 2023
Infranergy is a company that develops and implements solar-powered and battery energy storage projects. Its technology aims to reduce energy costs, facilitate grid decarbonization, and balance power supply. By harnessing solar energy and storing it in batteries, Infranergy enables clients to achieve energy independence, generate power revenue, and stabilize the grid, ultimately leading to cost savings and energy freedom.

Creekside Environmental Products

Grant in 2023
Creekside Environmental Products manufactures environmentally friendly solutions for various industries. Its products include water quality monitoring tools, soil testing equipment, and air pollution analysis systems, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact.

River Connectivity Systems

Grant in 2023
River Connectivity Systems is an innovative technology that may enhance sustainable energy generation that promotes river restoration and conservation.

Universal Schedule and Booking

Grant in 2023
Universal Schedule and Booking is an impact tech firm that develops technologies to help accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals on a targeted basis. Technology alters the equation of how value is created.
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