Did Someone Tell You Energy Efficiency Isn’t sexy or Scalable? Check Out These Trailblazers!
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Our mission is to "Eliminating energy waste through innovations in continuous energy optimization."
Despite being the cheapest, most immediate and most scalable way to fight climate change, the “first fuel”, the lowest hanging fruit that keeps growing back, etc., energy efficiency frequently encounters deeply held reservations around scalability and mass appeal.
Today, Smart Joules recognises and celebrates four breakthrough energy efficiency companies that are breaking these falsehoods that pose a grave danger to the world of climate action.
Why we think they’re cool:
Putting 500 million dollars to work across 6,000+ locations
Impact:
Budderfly is making energy efficiency simple, substantial and profitable across 6,000+ locations with an elegant energy-as-a-service model similar to JoulePAYS. Whether you’re digging into pancakes at IHOP, donuts at Dunkin Donuts, burgers at KFC or burning calories at the local YMCA, Budderfly is quietly saving energy in the background. They have raised 500 million dollars from top drawer investors such as Partners Group . Their substantial funding is a testament to the viability and scalability of energy efficiency as a business and a proof that large-scale energy efficiency will not remain an elusive dream. Hear from their CEO here:
Why we think they’re cool:
Proven across 1,800 buildings and trusted by 50+ CRE Firms controlling $1.5+ trillion in AUM
Impact:
Delivering easy building decarbonization for commercial real estate owners, Carbon Lighthouse has paid both landlord and tenants to save energy and carbon across more than 1,800 buildings, putting the $70 million dollars + they have raised to good use. Their 10-year lease models and innovative energy monitoring AI platform (CLUES) have eliminated more than 24 power plants worth of emissions and added more than 275 million USD of total client value. We love their vision, execution and team! Hear directly from our friend Brenden Millstein here:
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Why we think they’re cool:
Indian innovators making waves
Impact:
Two IIT-Bombay graduates have used technology and brand to transform home appliances forever. Atomberg Fans have become the top-selling energy-efficient fans in the country and new products like grinders are quickly gaining market share. Their core innovations are using energy efficient BLDC motors and building a strong brand that Indian homeowners associate with and are proud of using. Atomberg is helping households and businesses reduce their energy consumption and costs at scale. This success story is a clear indicator of how local innovation can meet global sustainability goals. Hear from our friend Arindam Paul here:
Why we think they’re cool:
Young guns from BITS make big strides at SusCrunch.
Innovation:
A start-up from BITS Pilani that pitched at SusMafia's SusCrunch event, Jouleless is revolutionising the building management space with its battery-less and powerless sensors. This start-up represents a new wave of Indian innovation. These sensors are set to transform how buildings are managed globally, offering a sustainable solution that reduces energy consumption without relying on conventional power sources. Jouleless's groundbreaking technology highlights the creative and risk taking abilities of Indian youth. Follow them here:
These companies are breaking myths about the scalability of energy efficiency and making real impact across the globe at scale today. Happy to share some Smart Joules love with them!
We're honored to be recognized alongside such innovative companies as Budderfly, Carbon Lighthouse, and Atomberg Technologies ! Energy efficiency is indeed the unsung hero of the climate fight. Jouleless is committed to making it easier than ever for businesses to save energy with our self-powered IoT sensors. Let's continue to break down barriers and build a more sustainable future together!