Top Illinois Energy Startups (30)
Energy CX is the fastest growing energy brokerage in the U.S. Known for transforming the way clients navigate the complex energy landscape, our data-driven approach and dedication to innovation position us as a leader in the energy brokerage industry. As a family-owned business, we've been laser-focused on our commitment to advancing energy solutions. We help clients maximize savings, efficiency, and...
At Locusview, we help utilities control and optimize their capital projects while preparing for the coming challenges of building smarter infrastructure. This is why we built the world’s best Digital Construction Management (DCM) platform that helps energy, telecom and water utilities manage large scale construction projects from Planning to Revenue. We are fast-paced, and expect employees to use their creativity...
Amp Americas owns and operates one of the largest carbon negative fuels producing portfolios in the U.S. Amp makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste at 7 facilities in 3 states processing manure from over 100,000 cows. Amp operates three business units: Amp Americas Development, Amp Americas Services, and Amp Americas RNG Marketing. Amp’s dairy RNG...
"Light Poverty" is a debilitating condition that adversely affects over 1.4 billion people in the world. Light Poverty directly impacts the quality of life and the impact is more skewed for the marginalized and weaker sections of society in developing and emerging economies. The problem worsens when it comes to global issues such as climate change and sustainability. Light Up...
ElectronX (EXI) is the electricity exchange for the energy transition, providing power market participants with innovative trading products to manage price risk against short-term volatility. With offices in Chicago and New York, ElectronX is building the U.S.-regulated financial infrastructure necessary to support increased investment in clean energy development. We are proud to be supported by premier venture capital firms including Innovation...
Advanced Alternative Energy Products Co. has been supplying the Chicago area with green energy products for 10 years.We are distributors of wind, solar, and geothermal products. In addition, we install home and industrial generators and EV charging stations. Check out our website at www.advanced-energy-products.com.Or call us at 847-378-8067 for your next renewable energy project. There are substantial rebates and tax...
Reactivate is a mission-driven renewable energy company, that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects to improve the lives of people in low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities across the country. Reactivate’s primary focus areas are community solar, small utility scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. Reactivate creates positive social and environmental impact in underserved communities by delivering...
With over 2 billion tons of coal reserves, we are among the largest holders of coal reserves in the United States and our reserves can support over 75 years of production at our current production level. We operate three mining complexes in the Illinois Basin. Our mining complexes use highly efficient longwall mining systems. This highly productive mining method coupled with...
IncubEx is an incubator for exchange traded products, services, and technology solutions. At its core, IncubEx is a product and business development firm. The company works in conjunction with its global exchange partner, European Energy Exchange (EEX) and other leading service providers and stakeholders to design and develop new financial products in global environmental, reinsurance, and related commodity markets. IncubEx...
Founded in 2014, Terrasun is a subsidiary of a Tokyo-based energy and industrial processes conglomerate IHI Corporation. Terrasun was formed in Cambridge, MA by a team of engineers who wanted to make a resilient and sustainable energy grid by delivering high value storage systems to the market. We have grown tremendously in the last few years through the evolution from...
HYZON Motors was established in the US in January 2020. HYZON is a global supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, including heavy duty trucks, buses and coaches. Headquartered in Rochester, NY and with operations in Europe, Singapore, Australia and China, the company is led by HYZON co-founders George Gu, Craig Knight and Gary Robb and commercializes Horizon’s 17...
Solar Simplified is an online platform that matches renters and homeowners who care about the environment and want to save money on the electricity bill with local solar farms. We take the hassle out of supporting renewable energy and make the sign-up process easy and transparent. For developers, Solar Simplified is a sales and marketing jackpot. The company was started...
Key2Act is an award-winning software as a service (SaaS) company that brings innovative and advanced technology platforms to the building intelligence, field service and construction management industries. Our industry-leading Signature software is the leader in field service & construction markets and our BOB smart building offering is the world's first Building Optimization Broker for unparalleled building insights.
GlobalView focuses on servicing the data management needs of the energy industry on a global basis. It has developed an unparalleled depth of experience in creating solutions that meet needs in a variety of energy trading markets:
Buildings are the world's #1 consumer of energy and resources, and our mission is to help them use less. We are an early-stage company seeking to disrupt the $40B market for energy efficiency retrofits by developing a marketplace that connects buildings, people, products and services. Green Per Square Foot, enables building owners and managers to profile their buildings, find savings opportunities, and...
The energy transition is accelerating, broadening, and deepening. But bottlenecks remain. High-quality development projects, advanced by management teams with the experience and capital necessary to deliver investable infrastructure at scale remain a scarce resource in many global markets. Bluestar Energy Capital is focused on addressing this scarcity. Through a combination of establishing our own regional development platforms as well as controlling...
Work. Cowork. Network.Coalition is a collaborative space that fosters innovation, hard work, and growth for entrepreneurs and businesses. With locations in Chicago’s Loop and River North, we cultivate a coworking community of driven members by providing work space, classes and events geared to help your business grow.Coalition: Energy is a coworking hub of professionals in energy. Leveraging more than a...
Marathon Capital is a world-class investment bank committed to facilitating a more sustainable energy future. Our mission is to achieve our clients’ strategic and financial objectives by delivering inspired, knowledge-based solutions to the clean power, sustainable technologies & infrastructure markets. Founded in 1999, Marathon Capital has been involved in many pivotal energy transactions and company expansions in the areas of M&A,...
Verde has a simple purpose - to save Chicago businesses and non profits energy and money. We are an industry-leading energy efficiency company with unmatched utility rebate expertise. We assess & install energy efficient equipment, ranging from lighting to HVAC units (and everywhere between), to improve your business and reduce your operating costs
Nature’s Fynd is a groundbreaking food tech company born out of NASA-supported research on extremophiles in the geothermal pools of Yellowstone National park. Our novel fermentation technology produces a sustainable source of complete protein using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture. As the challenge to feed the world’s expanding population grows, our mission is to create...
