Founded in 1992 by a Colorado State University graduate, Encorp develops and deploys microgrid control systems that help organizations manage distributed energy resources and maintain resilient, locally controlled power. Its Egility platform grew from three decades of field experience across more than 500 projects, serving customers ranging from military facilities and data centers to utilities and rural cooperatives in 10 countries. Encorp remains an independent U.S. microgrid controls pioneer, with a history that includes developing its own communication, control, and grid-interconnection products.
Resilient Power WorksResilient Power Works is a Maryland energy technology company collaborating with Pillar Innovations to bring its American-made power systems to market. The company focuses on helping utilities, municipalities, and other energy users strengthen local grid resilience through distributed generation.HAGERSTOWN, MD
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
AFI Cybernetics CorporationFounded by Ken Doyle in an Elmira, New York garage in 1984, AFI Cybernetics Corporation has grown into a 16,500-square-foot production operation while remaining rooted in the practical, hands-on origins of its early years. The company builds industrial control systems for manufacturers, supporting projects from initial engineering through final testing.ELMIRA, NY
System7Founded by controls engineer and former U.S. Air Force serviceman Mark Elliott in October 1995, West Liberty’s System7 designs, builds, and commissions industrial control systems for OEMs and manufacturers. The company combines systems integration with maintenance, retrofit, and process-improvement support, including projects ranging from small upgrades to facility-wide expansions. System7 is now part of the Corterra Group and emphasizes a personal, hands-on approach backed by 100% U.S. manufacturing.WEST LIBERTY, OH