While some big tech companies have huge environmental initiatives, like Apple’s goal to use 100 percent renewable energy, it’s the smaller companies building new tech that will likely lead to us to a more sustainable future.
With venture capital firms like Energy Foundry backing local, clean energy companies, Chicago is a great place to build your environment-saving startup. With that in mind, here are top Chicago companies helping to create a greener future for the entire planet.
Top Greentech Companies in Chicago
- LanzaTech
- Sphera
- LuminAID
- NETenergy
- Energy CX
Top Greentech Companies in Chicago
Energy CX is an energy broker serving large energy users and managing over two billion square feet of real estate for customers across more than 20 deregulated U.S. states. The company helps businesses reduce energy costs and manage sustainability through data-driven procurement strategies, offering energy purchasing services, portfolio management and ongoing utility support.
LanzaTech uses carbon capture technology to convert carbon emissions from heavy industry into sustainable raw materials and consumer products, supporting a circular carbon economy. It has avoided more than 250,000 tons of carbon dioxide through its operations, which include commercial plants that transform industrial emissions into feedstock for chemicals, fuels and materials.
NETenergy is a thermal energy storage company that develops high-performance cooling systems for data centers and commercial buildings. The company’s thermal battery technology stores cooling energy generated during off-peak hours for use during peak demand periods, reducing peak electricity demand by up to 40 percent while cutting energy costs and emissions.
Sphera provides enterprise software and consulting services for environmental, health, safety and sustainability management, including solutions for EHS compliance and product stewardship. Its integrated platform connects risk, safety and sustainability data across operations, products and supply chains, helping businesses such as Dow, Siemens and BP reduce environmental impact and operational risk.
LuminAID designs inflatable, packable solar lanterns that combine LED lighting with solar-recharging technology and phone-charging capability. The company distributes lights through its Give Light program to disaster survivors and communities without reliable electricity access, while also serving consumers for camping, emergency preparedness and outdoor recreation.
