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Energy technology is comprised of a diverse group of sectors that make up the target investment opportunity. Drivers such as efficiency, low emissions, and cleaner technology are present throughout, and while most companies fall neatly into a category below, there are some examples where a company is best described across two or more sub categories.
Comverge successfully completed an initial public offering of its shares in April 2007. Comverge (COMV) is a leading Clean Energy company that provides innovative solutions to peak challenges through Demand Response. With over 500 U.S. utility clients and 4.5 million devices installed, Comverge "smart megawatts" technology is widespread and in use across the nation. Comverge demand management solutions produce no harmful emissions and are as much as 40% less expensive than building and operating a new natural gas-fired power plant, without requiring any additional investment in transmission and distribution assets. website
BPL Global is the acquirer of Serveron, a former portfolio company of Nth Power. BPL Global provides electric utilities with distribution intellignece solutions and services that optimize demand management, deliver major cost savings, achieve higher service reliability and improve energy efficiency; an intelligent grid benefiting electric utilities and their customers.
CalStar Products, Inc. develops and manufactures sustainable bricks and pavers that allow green architects and specifiers to dramatically reduce the energy waste and carbon pollution of their projects, without compromising building performance or budgets. CalStar fly ash bricks and pavers have been recognized as an outstanding new building product in McGraw-Hill’s SNAP magazine and as an Editor’s Pick in Architectural Record. Compared to conventional clay bricks, CalStar’s products use 85% less energy and generate 85% less CO2 in their manufacturing, and they incorporate 40% post-industrial recycled material. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with a manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, CalStar believes that sustainable brick cladding can be the most visible green building material choice for project owners. website
FirstFuel Software is energy analytics company that enables utilities, energy services companies and property management companies to profile large fleets of commercial buildings for energy savings potential at mass-scale. Because the solution is delivered as a software service, it does not require the use of on-site auditors or building sub-metering. websiteTwitter: @FirstFuelSW
Headquartered in Jackson, Miss., SmartSynch has been developing successful Smart Grid Intelligence solutions for the utility industry since 2000. The company’s clean-tech innovations in the two-way delivery of real-time energy usage data over public wireless networks (AT&T;, Rogers, etc.), in lieu of private network build-outs, have to-date simplified SmartMeter deployments for 65+ major North American utilities, while enabling green-energy initiatives and delivering significantly higher Returns on Resources. website
SpectraSensors, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of optically based gas analyzers and moisture analyzers for analytical process markets. Typical applications include gas quality and energy measurements (H2O, CO2, H2S, BTU) in natural gas, trace moisture and hydrogen sulfide in refineries and petrochemical plants, and airborne moisture and other atmospheric measurements from commercial aircraft for the U.S. and International Weather Services.
SynapSense Corporation is a leading provider of wireless instrumentation solutions. SynapSense offers complete energy efficiency and carbon footprint instrumentation solutions and platforms for the world’s leading enterprises. From the data center to the fab and throughout the enterprise, SynapSense provides a breakthrough wireless instrumentation architecture offering flexibility and sustainability. website
Thetus delivers knowledge modeling and discovery solutions that keep pace with the evolving nature of data. Thetus Publisher, the company's flagship product, allows organizations to realize the full potential of their most valuable assets: knowledge and knowledge workers. Thetus' unique approach to information management supports predictive modeling, better decision making, and ongoing development of best practices. Thetus empowers data-rich enterprises across a broad range of energy industries including oil, gas, and electrical utilities to maximize the data that drives decisions. website
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in MPG when it was acquired by Lime Energy (OTC: LMEC), a provider of energy management solutions. Maximum Performance Group is a technology based energy and asset management provider. Through the application of proprietary, intelligent, web-based software and enabling hardware, Maximum insures that customers' energy consuming assets such as chillers, HVAC and lighting equipment, perform at optimal levels. MPG is the acquirer of Pentech Solutions.
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in Silicon Energy when it was acquired by Itron (ITRI), a leading metering and energy information company. Silicon Energy is a leading provider of enterprise energy management software. Their solution allows enterprises and energy service providers to reduce energy costs and related expenditures by enabling them to efficiently manage consumption, procurement and distribution of energy assets. website
H2Gen Innovations develops and manufactures low-cost, on-site hydrogen generators and gas purification and recycling systems for today's industrial gas markets, and is also providing hydrogen generators to serve the emerging fuel cell vehicle markets. website
Soliant Energy designs and manufactures concentrating photovoltaic modules for commercial and later residential applications. Their goal is to dramatically reduce the price of solar electricity for consumers and enhance the performance of photovoltaic systems. website
Superprotonic delivers a new class of practical fuel cells that work economically in real world applications, operating at optimal temperature and utilizing low-cost robust materials. The resulting fuel cells economics and performance are in line with traditional energy generation technologies. website
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in Evergreen Solar through an IPO. Evergreen Solar (ESLR) is a developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules - the engines of solar electric systems - used in remote power and emerging grid-connected markets. The PV modules produced by Evergreen Solar are distinctive in their appearance because they incorporate proprietary crystalline silicon technology known as String Ribbon. This technology enables an innovative approach to manufacturing dependable, cost effective PV modules.
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in Capstone through an IPO. Capstone Turbine Corporation (CPST) is the leader in ultra-low-emission, high-reliability microturbine systems. In 1998, Capstone was the first to offer commercial power products utilizing microturbine technology, the result of more than 10 years of focused research and more than 100,000 hours of real-world testing. Capstone MicroTurbine systems are in operation worldwide. website
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in Proton Energy Systems through an IPO and subsequent acquirement by Distributed Energy Systems (DESC). Distributed Energy Systems (DESC) develops hydrogen generation products utilizing Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology. Systems are being shipped for distributed hydrogen applications. A reversible fuel cell is in development.
OptoElectronix develops and manufactures custom and standard lighting products using LEDs to create a more efficient and cheaper alternative to incandescent, fluorescent, and CLF bulbs. In every product, OptoElectronix optimizes light output, power efficiency, product quality, reliability and cost, accordingly filling the gap in system knowledge that exists between LED component suppliers and OEMs who need cutting-edge, in-demand, environmentally friendly lighting.
ARXX Corporation is a provider of green building envelope solutions that includes tested and certified Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for building walls and foundations. ARXX green building systems consist of ARXX forms, APEX recycled block, scaffold and alignment systems, waterproofing and accessories. ARXX products are used in commercial, residential and institutional construction applications to make high-performance, sustainable buildings that are safe, healthy, comfortable and energy efficient.
Accelergy is a materials development company that formulates advanced materials and products for the energy and chemical industries using high throughput technology and research techniques. Accelergy enables the systematic development of complex materials in high dimensions that were not possible with conventional approaches in the past, materials that include industrial catalysts, containment materials, and nanomaterials.
Microposite designs and manufactures residential siding out of cutting-edge composite material that delivers next-generation results and offers high performance. This revolutionary siding is made from safe, versatile materials that deliver maximum energy efficiency along with the aesthetic charm of real wood. The Microposite boards are engineered to resist warping, termites, and even water, while being 50% lighter than fiber cement and easy to transport and install.
NanoGram Corporation is a leading developer and licensor of core process technology enabling the manufacture of unique nanostructured materials for energy applications and for increasing the energy efficiency and performance of electronic and optical devices. NanoGram Corporation empowers partners to realize substantial product performance advantages by providing customized, application-specific nanotechnology solutions. NanoGram's integrated capabilities platform encompasses manufacturing process, application development and process transfer expertise.
XeroCoat is a pioneering start-up company that designs and manufactures high performing anti-reflective coatings for solar energy systems. Applicable across all solar technologies, this coating offers the simplest and most cost-effective way to increase the energy performance of any solar panel system. It also decreases manufacturing costs for solar module makers and increases energy returns for solar system owners. Under Construction
Nanogram Device Corporation was acquired by Wilson Greatbatch (NYSE:GB) in an all cash deal.
Imperium Renewables Inc. (IRI) is a national leader in next generation biodiesel refining and manufacturing technology and it is the first company in 11 western states to open and operate a commercial scale ASTM certified biodiesel production facility. website
Propel Biofuels builds, owns and manages a network of biodiesel filling stations providing drivers convenient access to renewable, clean-burning fuels. The Seattle-based company was founded in 2004 to offer drivers, station owners and fleet operators a cleaner fuel choice that both reduces carbon emissions and America’s dependency on foreign oil. website
AllConnect offers a free and simple service that helps customers select and order home utilities and communications services from trusted brands based on their individual needs. AllConnect is committed to becoming the most widely accepted method for consumers to select and order brand name utility and communications services.
TerraPass is the largest consumer retailer of voluntary carbon offsets. With TerraPass credits you can balance out your carbon footprint and help fight against global warming.
Tioga Energy owns and manages commercial-scale renewable energy solutions for companies, government and non-profit organizations. Tioga Energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) minimize the risk associated with the up-front capital investment and operational concerns of installing a solar facility and fast-track organizations so they can run their operations using renewable energy—today. website
Nexant aims to be the premier provider of technology solutions and experienced-based technical and management consulting services to electric utilities, energy producers, oil and gas companies, governments and energy end-users worldwide.
Nth Power successfully exited its investment in Northern Power when it was acquired by Distributed Energy Systems (DESC). Northern Power Systems is a full-service systems integrator and engineering procurement and construction contractor that designs, installs and services standalone and grid-connected electric power systems utilizing a variety of established and emerging generation and control technologies.
Rive Technology is an advanced materials company commercializing zeolite catalyst technology for use in petroleum refining, petrochemicals and other markets.
Hara helps organizations grow and profit by optimizing energy and resource consumption while minimizing environmental impact. The Hara(tm) Environmental and Energy Management solution enables organizations to manage and optimize their organizational metabolism - the collective resources consumed and resulting outputs across an organization and its value chain - including energy, water, waste and carbon. Hara empowers an end-to-end environmental and energy business process to help organizations improve operational efficiency, maximize value and manage risk. Cyanto Cyanto is developing a novel high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) system to address the global market for "distributed wholesale solar power" that utilizes a breakthrough in thermal management and high efficiency triple junction solar cells.
Tempronics is developing solid-state energy conversion devices based on a breakthrough thermoelectric technology. The company's technology supports both cooling and power generation applications using existing and well know thermoelectric materials. Applications of the technology will include: cooling and refrigeration, waste heat recovery and renewable power generation.
Topanga Technologies is developing the most cost effective and energy efficient light engine for the High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting market. |
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