Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best North Carolina based Energy companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Energy industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top North Carolina Energy Startups
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FlexGen
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FlexGen develops storage solutions and software that focuses on today’s energy transition.
Pine Gate Renewables
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Pine Gate Renewables is a U.S. developer of 2-25 MW utility-scale solar farms.
8 Rivers
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8 Rivers develops and commercializes new technologies relating to energy, wireless communications, space launch and industrial processes.
NET Power
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NET Power produces power from natural gas at costs comparable to existing technologies. All CO2 is captured at no extra cost.
BWX Technologies
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BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) is a supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government.
Duke Energy Florida
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Duke Energy Florida is one of the largest energy holding company.
Service Logic
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Service Logic is a privately held Energy and HVAC/Mechanical Services companies in the United States.
Modern Energy Management
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Modern Energy is an energy asset management firm that invests in businesses that bring emerging energy technologies.
Ndustrial
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Ndustrial offers analytical engines that help businesses control production, improve energy efficiency, and eliminate waste.
PRTI
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PRTI is a waste management technology company offering rubber depolymerization solutions.
Sustaera
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Sustaera offers a direct air capture solution that works ranging from open grasslands to arid deserts to tropical savannas.
Leyline Renewable Capital
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Leyline Renewable Capital is an investor in pre-construction renewable energy projects to accelerate development and scale businesses.
Blue Sphere
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Blue Sphere Corporation is an energy company.
WasteZero
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WasteZero specializes in providing waste reduction programs to protect the environment.
Semprius
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Semprius develops concentrator photovoltaic modules that help solar power generation.
Windlift
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Windlift harnesses the power of the wind, building the world’s most energy-dense renewable energy systems.
EnMass Energy
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EnMass Energy is a digital procurement and operations platform for global waste-to-energy supply chains.
Green Energy Corp
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Green Energy Corp provides software solutions and software engineering services to utilities and energy companies.
Joules Accelerator
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Joules works with some of the largest energy companies in the US to catalyze business development for exceptional energy entrepreneurs.
Innovative Solar Systems
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Innovative Solar Systems designs and installs commercial solar power systems
Susteon
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Susteon to develop a direct air capture (DAC) technology for capturing and converting carbon dioxide directly.
FLS Energy
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FLS Energy opened its doors in 2006 and since then has successfully developed nearly 100 solar energy projects! Our talented industry
American Efficient
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American Efficient (AE) is a venture backed customer acquisition platform for products and services that are good for the world.
Solterra Partners
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Solterra Partners’ mission is to find and develop solar energy resources that help meet the country’s clean energy requirements.
Koolbridge Solar
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Koolbridge Solar designs, develops, and sells electrical products that allow solar energy to be integrated into homes.
PowerSecure International
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PowerSecure International provides utility and energy technologies to electric utilities and their industrial and commercial customers.
LP Amina
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US-based engineering start up with focus on sustainable power generation
Smart Material Solutions
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Smart Material Solutions provides manufacturing, nanofabrication, metamaterials, and clean energy solutions.
PHAXTEC
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PHAXTEC produces sustainable and natural material solutions with PHA.
Techverse
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Techverse develops process and equipment models based on fundamental principles of chemical engineering and transport phenomena.
Genoverde Biosciences
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Genoverde Biosciences develops cell wall technology to improve lignocellulosic energy crops and produce liquid fuels from plant sugars.
SPATCO Energy Solutions
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SPATCO Energy Solutions is an oil & energy company providing liquid handling equipment.
Bio-Adhesive Alliance
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Bio-Adhesive Alliance develops and manufactures bio-based construction adhesive.
Brightfield Transportation Solutions
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Patented solar powered EV charging stations with value add services
ACN
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ACN is the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and other essential services people use every day.
Coyle Solar
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Coyle Solar is the need for clean, decentralized power generation and water purification.
Powerhome Solar & Roofing
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Powerhome Solar & Roofing specializes in solar energy and roofing services.
Novus Energy Technologies, Inc.
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NOVUS ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES is a company focused on developing next generation technologies
Phase Change Solutions
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Phase Change Solutions is a global leader in temperature control and energy-efficient solutions, using phase change materials.
Duke Energy Corporation
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Duke Energy makes life better for every day by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean.
NSi Industries LLC
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NSi Industries is an electronic manufacturing company offering electrical components and energy management solutions.
PowerTeam Services
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PowerTeam Services is a provider of outsourced services to natural gas and electric utilities.
Antlia Energy
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Antlia Energy’s mission is to build a green hydrogen credit network.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises is an American power generation company.
Piedmont Natural Gas
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Piedmontng is an energy company who provide natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Blue Ridge Power
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Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC company for solar energy projects.
Framatome
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Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear industry.
HomeWellness
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HomeWellness, a virtual building science expert, facilitates decision making in improving homes’ comfort, health and energy efficiency.
PlotWatt
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PlotWatt helps small-and medium-sized business owners manage their energy so they have energy to manage their businesses.
Speed Energy Drink
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Speed Energy Drink provides vitamin energy drink.
Cogentrix Energy
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Cogentrix Energy, LLC operates as an independent power producer in the United States. It engages in the development, acquisition,
Air Power
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Air Power is an industrial automation company providing turnkey solutions.
Pink Energy
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Pink Energy is a designer as well as manufacturer company that offers solar panel and battery backup products.
PROGRESS ENERGY
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Progress Energy, Inc., a utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in
Quanta Technology
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Quanta Technology is a utility company offering energy and utility consultancy services.
Strata Solar
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Strata Solar is a energy company that promotes the development of sustainable energy production in the surrounding area.
Webb
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Webb provides heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) products along with repair, installation and maintenance services.
SunEnergy1
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SunEnergy1 is a specialist in solar development and deals with construction, design, maintenance and large-scale solar facilities.
Strata Clean Energy
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Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
Campbell Oil Company
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Campbell Oil Company is a 3rd generation family owned business.
3DFS Software-Defined Electricity
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3DFS designs and manufactures a new and more efficient way to deliver electricity leveraging Real-Time computing
Greenville Utilities Commission
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Greenville Utilities Commission offers electric, water, sewer, and natural gas services.
Advanced Digital Cable
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Advanced Digital Cable is a manufacturer of wire and cable, providing market solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.
Piedmont Service
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Piedmont Service is a facilities services company specializing in hvac and energy efficiency solutions.
Xoom Energy
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A progressive company providing electricity and natural gas solutions to homes and businesses across North America.
Allis Chalmers Energy Inc.
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Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. provides services and equipment to oil and gas exploration companies.
FHG
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FHG is a construction company that provides pipeline & tanks construction and maintenance services to oil terminals and pipeline facilities.
ReNuEnergy Solutions
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Renu Energy Solutions is an Alternative Energy company.
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation
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Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is an electrical utility service provider company.
Canter Power Systems
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Canter Power Systems provides residential generator installation and maintenance services.
JOEMC
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JOEMC provides safe, reliable and affordable electric services for residential and commercial sectors with bill pay and customer services.
Schletter Inc.
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Schletter is a renewables & environment company providing solar mounting systems and services.
Great Lakes Petroleum
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Great Lakes Petroleum is an oil & energy company specializing in fuel storage tanks.
Roanoke Electric Cooperative
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Roanoke Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution firm that provides electric utility for home and electric vehicles.
JMP
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JMP engages in the product design, installation, maintenance, construction and energy-efficient building system services.
Nano Purification Solutions
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Nano Purification Solutions is a compressed air and gas solutions provider with a global sales network.
Elk Products
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ELK is a leading designer and manufacturer of customized security, automation, energy management and convenience solutions.
GreenTech Solutions Group
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GreenTech Solutions Group is a consulting company that offers energy-efficiency solutions for industrial sectors.
Utili-Serve
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Utili-Serve provides electric utility services.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy is a provider of advanced reactor technology and nuclear services.
Prime Energy
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Prime Energy offers spray foam insulation and thermal solutions for new and existing homes.
Bumgarner Oil Company
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Bumgarner Oil Company is an oil distribution company serving industrial businesses, residences, and gas stations.
Heelstone Renewable Energy
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Heelstone Energy is a leading independent power producer and solar developer with expertise in developing, financing, constructing.
Wells Global
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Wells Global is a design/build firm that specializes in grounding, lightning protection, power systems integration & installation services.
Aquanomix
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Aquanomix is an environmental technology company that delivers water optimization and energy saving platforms.
SBM Solar
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SBM Solar is a pioneer in the research, development, and manufacturing of non-glass solar technology.
Energy United
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Energy United provides electricity services for residential, commercial and industrial consumers.
CROWDER
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CROWDER is building bridges, dams, highways, wastewater facilities, industrial & power facilities, and alternative energy facilities.
QSA Global, Inc.
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QSA Global is an oil & energy company specializing in radiation sources and security X-ray systems.
Daughtridge Gas & Oil
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Daughtridge Gas & Oil is a wholesale supplier of fire pits, gas grills, gas logs and provides petroleum products and related services.
Affinity Energy
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Affinity Energy is a control systems integrator that provides power management and energy optimization.
North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives
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North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives provides power, renewable energy solutions and electricity management services.
Thalle Construction Company, Inc.
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Thalle Construction Company, Inc. specializes in dam and reservoir, environmental, large utility, highway, site work, and recovery projects.
Advanced Energy
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Advanced Energy is an energy consulting firm that offers research, testing, training, consulting and program design services.
VentureSum
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VentureSum provides computer services and facility data collection for energy and telecommunications companies.
Union Power Cooperative
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Union Power Cooperative is a nonprofit firm that distributes & transmits electricity & energy services for residential & business consumers.
Atlas Lighting Products
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Atlas Lighting provides a wide selection of quality, energy-efficient and fast-selling products in the USA.
Dorsett Controls
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Dorsett Controls offers SCADA hardware and software for water, energy management, air quality, security, and building control.
Four County Electric Membership Corporation
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Four County Electric Membership Corporation provides electric services, innovative energy solutions to communities.
New Dixie Oil Corporation
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New Dixie Oil Corporation is a locally owned & operated oil and LP gas company.
Tideland EMC
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Tideland EMC specializes in providing surge protection, water heaters, consulting and renewable energy services.
