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 SimpleEnergy is changing how millions of people save energy by revolutionizing how utilities engage their customers. We bring a deep understanding of the energy industry and leading behavioral science and game mechanics.  We combine these insights with the powerful tools of the modern social web to engage customers and get our utility partners the results their regulators demand.

 

Power Tagging is a privately held energy technology company dedicated to improving the overall efficiency between energy providers and their end users. By providing a real-time, schematic map of the electrical grid, Power Tagging allows utilities to control their distribution resources like never before. Our revolutionary Grid Location Aware™ technology maximizes the intelligence within the energy grid’s current infrastructure.

 

Tendril is a leading energy management technology provider that provides energy management software, hardware and services for both consumers and utility companies. The Tendril platform, in conjunction with Tendril Home Area Network devices, provides unprecedented insight into and control over the Smart Grid. Utilities can now balance energy demand by interacting and communicating with their customers.

 

Boulder Wind Power is introducing next-generation utility-scale wind turbine technology that will dramatically reduce the cost of wind generated electricity. Our direct drive wind turbine generator design is a radical improvement over alternative geared and direct drive systems – it is light, simple, efficient, highly reliable and inexpensive to maintain.

 

Echelon Energy is a Boulder, CO based business, striving to bring energy efficiency to your home or office.  We provide quality solar design, installation, and engineering in Boulder, Ft. Collins, Denver, and throughout Colorado.  We Empower Efficiency, We Build Sustainability, We do Solar.

 

Renewable Choice offers products and services to measure emissions, manage reduction opportunities and report to voluntary and mandatory programs.  Our products and services include: Renewable Energy Credits, Carbon offsets, Green power for LEED® Projects, Mosaic Carbon Accounting Software, Professional Services, and Wind Power for Homes.

 

Sundolier offers an active daylighting system  that enables healthy, efficient, natural daylighting to the core of large spaces allowing full spectrum daylighting without the use of electricity.  The systems operate well in both sunny or hazy conditions and are designed to handle wind, snow, hail, sleet, and rain with a light maintenance schedule.

 

Simple Solar strives to deliver projects that are elegantly engineered, deployed on time, and within budget. We believe we can make a huge impact in this world through renewable energy.  Simple Solar is a thriving business of Colorado-based photovoltaic professionals who are dedicated to building a vibrant company which successfully serves their clients, the environment, the community, and the solar industry.

 

Zolo Technologies manufactures unique instruments which measure in ultra-harsh environments; from coal-fired power-plants to jet engines to industrial processes.  Zolo Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1999, creating a world-class company focused on delivering unique laser-based and multiplexed systems to the power, aerospace, and industrial markets worldwide.

 

Cleantech Solutions is an energy services company. We provide turnkey solutions that decrease operating expense and increase productivity by replacing incumbent electrical and mechanical systems and building envelope components with cost effective, energy efficient upgrades.

 

HOMER Energy LLC provides software, services, and community tools to professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts in the energy industry who desire to analyze and optimize distributed power systems and systems that incorporate high penetrations of renewable energy sources. Based in Boulder, Colorado, HOMER Energy was incorporated in 2009 to commercialize the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER), which was developed by the National Renewable Energy Lab, a division of the U.S. Department of Energy.

 

Boulder Hybrid Conversions converts Priuses to plug-in vehicles, allowing them to use less gas, without compromising the ability to drive the vehicle as a normal hybrid.

 

TEC is a technology development and licensing company located in Boulder, Colorado. We specialize in the development of advanced engine and powertrain technologies that increase fuel economy without any compromise in power or performance.  TEC’s flagship invention is SineDrive™ engine technology. A SineDrive™ engine is completely unique because it provides ultra-high power density and torque, while at the same time offering hybrid-level fuel economy and emissions.

 

Point380, LLC is a consulting firm that assists business leaders with responding to high and volatile energy prices, climate change and impending greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions regulations.  Point380 maintains leading expertise in three areas: energy engineering, risk analysis and policy analysis. We are experienced in serving corporate staffers of many Fortune 500 companies, including on-the-ground contact at dozens of industrial and commercial facilities across the world.

 

Cool Energy, Inc., a developer of clean energy power generation systems.  At the core of Cool Energy’s solutions is the SolarHeart Engine®, a low-temperature Stirling engine that creates electrical power from low-temperature heat sources. The main applications today are waste heat recovery (conversion of excess heat to electricity) and combined heat and power (CHP) systems for buildings and residences.

 

ION is the first clean-tech company to successfully integrate ionic liquids in solutions to capture carbon and other contaminants from gases.  This enables economically viable greenhouse gas capture from power plants and other industrial sources, economic development of highly sour natural gas fields  and enhanced competitiveness for algae-to-fuel and carbon conversion

 

Pike Research provides in-depth, independent, unbiased market research for global clean technology markets. Intelligence and advice from our industry analysts help technology companies, investors, and government agencies navigate the complexities of the cleantech business and create sound strategies for future success.

 

OPXBIO is a Colorado-based company using its proprietary, leading EDGE™ (Efficiency Directed Genome Engineering) technology to manufacture renewable bio-based chemicals and fuels that are lower cost, higher return and more sustainable than existing petroleum-based products.

 

Precision Wind’s industry-leading accuracy supports your most critical decisions. We use more data, larger computers, and more complex models – and we get better results.  By combining the right data, the right knowledge, and the right methodologies we ensure unsurpassed accuracy.  Through leading research and operational application, Precision Wind has developed the next generation in renewable power forecasting.

 

Eetrex Incorporated develops highly efficient power electronics and battery systems for the transportation, telecommunications, and computing industries. Since its inception in 2006, Eetrex has designed, tested and prototyped a variety of electrical system to meet the growing demand for clean, safe and reliable power solutions.

 

Ethos Distributed Energy was founded in 2009 with the mission of providing cost-effective and reliable renewable energy solutions and support to the retail and wholesale distributed heneration (DG) and off-hrid markets nationwide.

 

Zettasun, Inc. is building a new kind of solar panel designed for commercial rooftops.  We use our unique optical and mechanical designs to build a high-concentrating photovoltaic panel that can track  and concentrate the sun over 500 times without external devices.

 

AlsoEnergy provides the most comprehensive real-time energy monitoring and financial management software solutions for renewable energy developers, manufacturers and investors. AlsoEnergy’s cloud computing services provides affordable tools to gain insights into energy production and consumption data from single energy sources to entire portfolio assets across multiple locations.

 

Infotility is the leading provider of intelligent agent software that enables utilities to dramatically increase the efficiency and utilization of grid assets. Our GridAgents’ software has specific applications on SmartGrid based energy networks used for integration of communities of renewables and distributed energy resources, Microgrid managment, intelligent load control and smart charging applications, including photovoltaics & storage, load control, and future assets such as plug-in hybrid cars.

 

Green Garage™ is a full service, eco-friendly auto repair service that helps individuals, corporations and fleets get better smileage. Our products and services save money, time and the planet. Our products save money by enabling you to use less oil & fuel. Save time because we’re the garage that comes to you. Free Auto Valet Service means no more “pain in the butt” pickup and drop off. Save planet because your car is more efficient and produces less waste.  Drive good baby!

 

Infield Capital is committed to fueling the early-stage companies that are driving change in the transportation industry.  We have an emphasis on technologies aimed at rethinking the powertrain – those things between the “key and the wheel” that will reduce our reliance on oil and our emissions of greenhouse gases.  We have a strong belief in the entrepreneur that stems from years in manufacturing and high-tech operating roles, and an investment model that uniquely couples financial capital with human capital.

 

Boulder Ionics has developed new processes and technology for producing high purity ionic liquids.  The company has developed a proprietary, high throughput synthesis platform. This unique process will reduce the high cost of ionic liquids with the purity required for electrolyte applications.  Boulder Ionics’ electrolytes will enable cost-effective production of advanced battery chemistries with up to ten times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries.

 

Boulder Electric Vehicle is a green tech manufacturing company that makes purpose built ALL Electric Delivery Trucks & ALL Electric Work Utility Vehicles (WUV) or cargo vans. These are designed from the ground up to meet the lightweight aerodynamic & safety needs of ALL Electric Vehicles.

 

 Clean Engines Inc employs the world’s best engine retrofit technologies, whether by adapting existing technologies or developing new technologies. The objective is to maximize emissions reduction, lower the driver’s operating costs, and improve human health.

 

Namasté Solar promotes leadership at every level, from the way we make decisions to how we contribute to our communities. This means that an installer on the roof and our CEO share in both leadership and accountability. We enjoy working toward the betterment of our world. We build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and community partners – from the first phone call through to installation and beyond. Because we love what we do, we provide a level of customer service, personal attention, and quality that is unique in today’s world.

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