Nth Power :: Portfolio :: Venture Capital for the energy technology, materials and nanotechnology sectors.

Energy efficiency and the optimization of energy networks requires a new convergence of software innovation, wireless devices, other information technology (IT), and energy systems. This investment area explores breakthroughs in data and intelligence systems that connect to critical energy assets, such as generators, sensors, meters, and transformers.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Serveron asset condition assessment and management tools are critical to utilities in improving grid reliability while optimizing the management and economics of their asset base. Smart-grid technology provider Serveron develops, delivers and supports on-line transformer monitoring products, as well as diagnostic services, that are helping restructure the way utility assets are managed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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		Energy efficiency and the optimization of energy networks requires a new convergence of software innovation, wireless devices, other information technology (IT), and energy systems. This investment area explores breakthroughs in data and intelligence systems that connect to critical energy assets, such as generators, sensors, meters, and transformers. 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. website 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 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 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. website Serveron asset condition assessment and management tools are critical to utilities in improving grid reliability while optimizing the management and economics of their asset base. Smart-grid technology provider Serveron develops, delivers and supports on-line transformer monitoring products, as well as diagnostic services, that are helping restructure the way utility assets are managed. website 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. website 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 Topanga Technologies is developing the most cost effective and energy efficient light engine for the High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting market. 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. website 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 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. website 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.