Australian-owned and managed since 2011, Embertec develops household energy-efficiency technology, including Tier 2 advanced power strips and heat-pump water heaters. Its Emberstrip uses patented Active Powerdown® to detect when connected electronics are idle, while its EmberH2O systems draw heat from surrounding air to reduce electricity use. The company says its solutions have been installed in more than 2 million homes globally and tested in real homes and commercial offices.
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Tenrehte Technologies, IncFounded in 2009, Rochester-based Tenrehte Technologies designs energy-monitoring and control platforms, best known for its patented PICOwatt wireless smart plug. The privately held company also provides product integration plus electronic product design and manufacturing services, with an emphasis on reducing wasted energy in everyday devices. Tenrehte was founded by Jennifer, Mark, and Carlos Indovina, an engineering-led team with roots in semiconductor and wireless technology.
P3 International CorporationFounded in 1987, privately owned P3 International manufactures solution-oriented consumer products, including the Kill A Watt power monitor that helps households calculate appliance energy costs. The company develops easy-to-use products spanning energy saving, solar living and humane animal- and pest-deterrence applications, with its products receiving coverage in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.NEW YORK, NY
Mosaic PowerFounded in 2011 as a family-owned Maryland business, Mosaic Power turns residential electric water heaters into a virtual power plant by controlling when they use electricity. Its Whole Home Efficiency Network has regulated more than 20,000 water heaters across over 100 properties since 2014, responding to real-time conditions on the PJM grid while helping property owners earn revenue and detect equipment problems early. Mosaic is also developing applications for residential batteries and other grid services.FREDERICK, MD
GemnsGemns, the new name for WePower Technologies, develops patented electromagnetic energy-harvesting generators that turn everyday motion into battery-free power for connected devices. Its technology began with industrial wireless switches and now supports applications such as smart-home controls, lighting and remote sensors, delivering up to 40 times the output of earlier kinetic harvesters. Led by founder and CEO Larry Richenstein, Gemns holds more than 15 patents across multiple countries.SAGAPONACK, NY