PowerField Energy makes virtually any size ground-mounted solar array faster, easier, and more affordable to install than ever. PowerField's ballasted PowerRack is patented and made in the USA. Installs in 3 easy steps with no special tools needed, only an electrician to plug it in. Made with recycled materials, uses locally sourced natural ballast material, and is fully recyclable. Our core business is selling PowerRacks to installers (double or triple your productivity!). We also sell "Solar in a Box" kits for DIYers, turnkey installations for select communities and businesses, and even electricity on long-term contracts for select larger arrays.

EdgeWater Strategies helps businesses grow through strategic business development and public policy consulting. EdgeWater's founder, Drew Bond brings over 20 years of experience and deep relationships in Washington, DC, Silicon Valley, and everywhere in between from industries that include energy, the environment, technology R&D and commercialization, data analytics software, and more.

Group NIRE is a company focused on developing energy resources from early stage technologies to commanded deployment. Group NIRE was formed in 2010 to accelerate the development, commercialization, certification and adoption of new technologies in the energy industry. Through the use of their research field site at the Reese Technology Center in Lubbock, TX, Group NIRE enables its partners to perform real world testing that leads to accelerated technology commercialization.Group NIRE provides project development and consulting services for both commercial and research purposes. In addition to developing wind projects, we are also working with several international renewable energy manufacturers to commercialize new products and technologies.

The Institute’s primary goal is to inspire and equip the nation’s best and brightest African American men to use their extraordinary talents to serve others. For us, service is the essence of responsible citizenship. Since 2003, the Institute has grown to serve more than 150 scholars and alumni across the country, challenging them to translate their success into greatness.

in2yltics is a data analytics software company that helps electric utilities manage risks, save costs, and improve margins. We do this by providing a full-stack solution for viewing, managing, and analyzing time-series data. With our solution, utilities can get the visibility they need to plan for the future, as well as handle unforeseen events and optimize performance in the present.

Battelle is the world’s largest nonprofit research and development organization, with over 22,000 employees at more than 60 locations globally. A 501(c)(3) charitable trust, Battelle was founded on industrialist Gordon Battelle’s vision that business and scientific interests can go hand-in-hand as forces for positive change.Battelle manages the world’s leading national laboratories and maintains a contract research portfolio spanning consumer and industrial, energy and environment, health and pharmaceutical and national security. We are valued for our independence and ability to innovate within virtually any business or research climate. From large government agencies and multi-national corporations to small start-ups and incubator projects, Battelle provides the resources, brainpower and flexibility to fulfill our clients’ needs.Versa was a start-up company based on a Battelle-developed technology that recycles waste biomass into oil and other chemical products. The technology was successfully licensed to a chemical manufacturing company.