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ConnectDER Draws Investment from Avista in Latest Funding Round

GreenTechMedia

ConnectDER, a startup with a smart meter socket device that’s been deployed in the thousands by select U.S. utilities to support distributed solar, has closed a $7 million series B round round to help roll out a new version of its system targeting behind-the-meter batteries and plug-in electric cars.

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EDF Renewables Acquires EV Charging Startup PowerFlex Systems

GreenTechMedia

EDF Renewables has acquired PowerFlex Systems , a California startup with technology to manage one of the biggest challenges for scaling up electric vehicle charging: controlling the loads that lots of EVs charging at once can place on the power infrastructure of the sites hosting the chargers. European acquisition spree.

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Three Regional Clean Energy Companies Graduate from Cleantech San Diego Business Accelerator

CleanTech San Diego

Aquacycl, Kitu Systems, and Nuvve Complete Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) Program. SAN DIEGO, CA, October 25, 2021 – Cleantech San Diego today announced the graduation of local clean energy companies Aquacycl , Kitu Systems , and Nuvve from its Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN).

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SteamIQ Tackles Our Big Steam Problem

Greentown Labs

Steam is an effective way to move heat from a power plant throughout a system. And we’re using massive amounts of steam: industrial processes—which are responsible for 39 percent of U.S. energy use—devote 70 percent of their fuel to steam. The most bang for your buck, if you want to be energy efficient, is to fix steam traps.

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#Greentown10: A Look at Greentown’s Biggest Annual Event Throughout the Years

Greentown Labs

Throughout the years, DEMO Day grew into an event that featured lab tours, dynamic speaking programs featuring industry leaders and elected officials, popcorn pitches from our members, and, most crucially, opportunities for the entire climatetech and cleantech ecosystem to connect with our startups. in Somerville, MA!

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Tagup Transforms Critical Infrastructure Management with Predictive Data

Greentown Labs

I previously worked at General Electric in their energy business, and I started the company with a classmate from MIT, Will Vega-Brown, who went on to do his PhD in artificial intelligence. . We started with electric grid assets, transformers in particular, and we’ve expanded from there. Are these assets monitored now?

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WEEKLY NEWSFLASH 10/22-10/26:  CLEANTECH RESOURCES AND GROWTH

Greentown Labs

This week in cleantech and renewable energy news, Greentown Labs and its’ hometown are celebrated as a potential future hub of innovation while two of our member companies are highlighted for their social impact. energy storage market. Fast Company- This city is angling to build the East Coast’s next innovation hub.