Top Illinois Energy Startups (30)
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...
Energy CX is a family-founded energy broker redefining how businesses buy energy. Powered by ABEL™, a proprietary platform, the company uses math-based trading methodologies to help customers treat energy like an investment, not a line item. Energy CX replaces fragmented tools and legacy broker models with a centralized, technology-led approach—reducing risk, controlling spend, and bringing clarity to complex energy markets....
Universal Energy Solutions is a dynamic network of independent sales offices that specializes in providing tailored solutions to energy companies. Established with the vision to revolutionize the energy sector, our network brings together a diverse range of sales professionals dedicated to driving growth and innovation in the industry.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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
"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...
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,...
We make fuel cells and and electrolyzers better by allowing them to start with better materials. Principally, we focus our efforts on the membranes, ionomers and catalyst for the systems. Right now, we are developing nanocomposite membranes that will serve as a viable replacement to incumbent proton exchange membranes to extend the operational range to low humidities and elevated temperatures....
The company was launched in June 2018. In early 2020, Cordelio expanded its management team and mission to commence a growth and development effort in select power markets in the USA and Canada. The Cordelio team brings decades of development and operating experience and has successfully developed and completed several hundred megawatts of operating renewable power facilities. Cordelio is 100%...
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...
AMPY is a wearable device that captures your kinetic energy to rechage your smartphone or any USB-powered device. Our proprietary inductor technology can be integrated directly into smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearables so you never have to plug them in.
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...
Energy Foundry invests venture capital in today’s most promising energy innovators, and we work with the world’s leading energy companies to build and scale new ventures. Our approach merges venture capital with the perks of partnership, and includes an arsenal of essential tools and relationships to help bring great ideas to market.


































