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Our technology to market and business innovation activities provide technical expertise and support to developers of new clean energy technologies and products to foster and grow clean energy businesses in New York. And our technology and business investments have helped make more than 441 new and improved clean energy products commercially available to the public.

Learn more about NYSERDA-supported clean energy business development resources across New York State.

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Portfolio CompanyUtility Systems Technologies

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Portfolio CompanyHevo

Portfolio CompanyCBETA

Portfolio CompanyBAE Systems

Portfolio CompanyBandwagon

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Renewable Optimization and Energy Storage [PDF]

Portfolio CompanyOLEDWorks

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Smart Grid [PDF]

Portfolio CompanyEcovative

Portfolio CompanyKLD Engineering

Portfolio CompanyClear-Vu Lighting

Portfolio CompanyLC Drives

To learn of current funding opportunities, visit our Opportunities page.

BAE SYSTEMS

HYBRID & ELECTRIC SYSTEMS FOR FLEETS

BAE Systems develops hybrid and electric technology for marine, heavy vehicle and bus operations worldwide.

170+ PATENTS

in hybrid and electric systems.

8000+ SYSTEMS IN 35 FLEETS WORLDWIDE

Reducing diesel use by 38M gallons, and CO₂ emissions by 500,000 tons.

John Hroncich, Regional Manager

"We have a close relationship with NYSERDA. They helped launch our hybrid-electric bus system, and are working with us to extend to sanitation vehicles and our second life program for used bus batteries."

Infographic on Bae System's fleets around the world

TRANSITIONS FLEETS AROUND THE WORLD TO HYBRID AND ELECTRIC

Buses
Marine
Heavy Vehicle
Defense

Visit: BAE Systems

John Hroncich, Regional Manager

BANDWAGON

CROWDSOURCE FELLOW RIDERS

The Bandwagon app matches passengers who want to share rides in local, licensed taxis.

25% LOWER FARE

than riding by yourself.

40% LESS FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CONGESTION

through route coordination.

photo of David Mahfouda, founder and CEO

David Mahfouda, Founder & CEO

"In terms of mentorship, NYSERDA has been huge. They’ve helped us develop the most sophisticated route coordination platform in the industry, which can be used outside of typical ride sharing".

From
Taxi Ride
Sharing

To
Smart
Transportation

Bandwagon has 100,000 users

Route Coordination Platform

Delivery Services

Dispatching

Major Events

Visit: Bandwagon

David Mahfouda, Founder & CEO

"In terms of mentorship, NYSERDA has been huge. They’ve helped us develop the most sophisticated route coordination platform in the industry, which can be used outside of typical ride sharing".

CBETA

EFFICIENT PARTICLE ACCELERATORS

CBETA is a particle accelerator that is one of the most advanced in the world.

99.9% ENERGY RECOVERY

Bending magnets steer the beam back into a new beam.

FIRST OF ITS KIND

Multi-turn Energy Recovery Linac creates 1000x brighter beams than other sources.

Steve Peggs, Accelerator Physicist

"Cornell’s history with accelerators goes back to 1934. Enabled by NYSERDA funding, CBETA is a prototype component of an electron ion collider proposed at BNL on Long Island - a new flagship for the world, right here in New York."

Infographic on CBETA's particle accelerator

Conserves Energy
Brighter Beam

Imagine
A Particle Accelerator That Recirculates Beams

Visit: CBETA

Steve Peggs, Accelerator Physicist

"Cornell’s history with accelerators goes back to 1934. Enabled by NYSERDA funding, CBETA is a prototype for an electron ion collider (like CERN) – a new flagship for the world, right here in New York."

CLEAR-VU LIGHTING

LED LIGHTING FOR TARGETED APPLICATIONS

Clear-Vu holds over 40 US utility & design patents for specialized LED lighting.

FIRST TO USE LEDs

to light an entire construction site, and first controlled-environment LED fixture for life sciences.

UP TO 95% LOWER ENERGY COSTS

where LEDs aren’t often used.

Danny Lax, Principal

"We have grown from our first product, which was funded by NYSERDA, into a market leader in LED lighting solutions. Our fixtures are heavily engineered products in niche applications."

Infographic on reducing costs and improving reliability of rotating mechanical equipment

Targeted LED
Applications

Temporary Lighting | Construction Sites

Tunnel Lighting | Transportation

Clean Room Lighting | Healthcare

and more

Visit: Clear-Vu Lighting

Danny Lax, Principal

"We have grown from our first product, which was funded by NYSERDA, into a market leader in LED lighting solutions. Our fixtures are heavily engineered products in niche applications."

ECOVATIVE

PLASTIC FOAM ALTERNATIVE

Ecovative uses mushroom root material for packaging, textiles, insulation, and consumer products.

100% COMPOSTABLE

while remaining cost-competitive with plastic foam.

1.6 MILLION POUNDS PRODUCED PER YEAR

4 to 9 days to grow a custom product.

Gavin McIntyre, Chief Scientist

"Our first partner was NYSERDA, taking us from the basement of a tech incubator to commercialization with licensees in the U.S. and internationally. We have 15 U.S. patents, 2 international and 23 pending."

Infographic on Ecovative’s mycelium composite technology and production process

Grow

Patents Issued in 31 Countries

Ecovative's mycelium composite technology and production process

Visit: Ecovative

Gavin McIntyre, Chief Scientist

KLD ENGINEERING

NEXT-GENERATION TRAFFIC LIGHTS

Intelligent traffic control and optimization ease congestion in urban areas.

10 INDUSTRY AWARDS

45 years experience in traffic engineering and simulation.

ADOPTIVE SIGNAL CONTROL WITH CONNECTED VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE

Two-way communication capabilities with connected autonomous vehicles.

Wuping Xin, CTO

"NYSERDA funded our initial algorithm and commercialization. We entered the market at the right time and caught the trend. Now our system is used in major cities in the U.S. and around the world."

Active, Two-Way Control

of Traffic Lights

Minimizes traffic

Enables autonomous vehicles

Visit: KLD Engineering

Wuping Xin, CTO

"NYSERDA funded our initial algorithm and commercialization. We entered the market at the right time and caught the trend. Now are system is used in major cities in the U.S. and around the world."

LC DRIVES

SMALLEST ELECTRIC MOTORS EVER MADE

LC Drives’ electric motors are smaller, cheaper, and more efficient.

PATENT-PENDING IN-SLOT LIQUID COOLING

allows for significant motor size reductions.

WIDE-RANGING APPLICATIONS

across all high-power dense electrical machine markets.

Russ Marvin, CEO

"We have a better way to make variable speed motors, differently than any others are doing it. With NYSERDA’s help, we’re targeting an established and growing $80B market and turning it on it’s head."

Infographic on Unique Electric System's conversion of trucks to electric drive

2-10 Times Smaller

Than Traditional Motors

Target Markets

Wind
Marine

Visit: LC Drives

Russ Marvin, CEO

OLEDWORKS

TOP U.S. EXPERTS

The OLEDWorks team is made up of Kodak employees who worked with the inventors of the first OLED technology in the 1980s.

96% RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

make OLEDs more sustainable.

10x MORE EFFICIENT

than lightbulbs.

David DeJoy, CEO

"NYSERDA helped us reinvigorate the R&D of a technology discovered in the 1980s and realize the application potential of OLEDs at scale."

Infographic on OLED's work as a sustainable company

Natural Diffusion

Flexible Glass

No Assembly Required

No Glare, Low Heat

Visit: OLEDWorks

David DeJoy, CEO

"NYSERA helped us reinvigorate the R&D of a technology discovered in the 1980s and realize the application potential of OLEDs at scale."

UNIQUE ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS

ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS

Unique Electric Solutions converts diesel delivery trucks to electric in NYC, with plans to expand to other urban markets in 2019.

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

in electric vehicle systems.

1,500 UPS TRUCKS CONVERTED BY 2022,

which will cut diesel use by 1.2M gallons and GHG by 26.4M pounds in NYC alone.

Joe Ambrosio, Director

"We’re working with NYSERDA and UPS in NYC to support the Governor’s energy and climate goals. In the end the numbers look great: We are creating jobs in NY, and bang for your buck for everyone involved."

Infographic on Unique Electric Solution's conversion of trucks to electric drive

Enabling a World

Where Trucks Easily Convert To Electric Drive

Electrification Options

Kit

Complete
Chassis

Existing Vehicles

New Builds

Visit: Unique Electric Solutions

Joe Ambrosio, Director

UTILITY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES

PERFECT POWER 100% OF THE TIME

Utility Systems Technologies provides precise demand-side voltage control.

AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE CONTROL & REGULATION

extends equipment life.

1,000+ UNITS INSTALLED

in all 50 U.S. states and 40 countries.

Dr. Robert Degeneff, President

"NYSERDA's support was essential in our ability to commercialize our products. Demand-side voltage control is exceedingly important as electrical systems become more complex and devices become more sophisticated."

Infographic on Utility Systems Technologies

Voltage Regulation Technology

Engineers | Design Out Costly Redundancies

Facility MGRS | Prevent Equipment Failure

Owners | Extend Life of Motors and Lights

Visit: Utility Systems Technologies

Dr. Robert Degeneff, President

HEVO

WIRELESS EV CHARGING

HEVO is the only wireless technology for charging electric vehicles that will be UL-certified in 2018.

25 MILES FOR EVERY HOUR OF CHARGING

This is the same as Level 2 chargers.

FULLY APP ENABLED

The app allows you to reserve a charger, line your car on the mat, and pay once charged.

Jeremy McCool, President & CEO

"NYSERDA funding took us from inception to commercialization. Now NY will benchmark a global industry. This is where a company started on an $850 check becomes a leader in wireless charging."

Infographic on Hevo's car recharging pads

Step 1

Use your phone to reserve a charging station for your electric vehicle

Step 2

Drive your vehicle over the charging pad

Charging Pad

Step 3

On your phone, click to start charging your electric vehicle

Step 4

When you’re done charging, pay through the app

Visit: HEVO

Jeremy McCool, President & CEO

"NYSERDA funding took us from inception to commercialization. Now NY will benchmark a global industry. This is where a company started on an $850 check becomes a leader in wireless charging."

Sentient Science

Predict Failures and Manage Assets

Sentient provides wind asset failure prediction and parts replacement forecast.

30GW Monitored

22k wind turbines, 185k gears and 814k bearings are monitored by DigitalClone®.

13% Lower Costs

$10/MWh reduction in energy costs, or $1 to $2M in annual savings per fleet.

Ward Thomas, President & CEO

"NYSERDA is attracting high-tech startups to NY, and provided us with great partners. Now we’re making wind viable, enabling operators and suppliers to make decisions based on life, not just price."

System and component level predictions
Life extension actions

Reducing Costs and Improving Reliability
of Rotating Mechanical Equipment

Visit: Sentient Science

Ward Thomas, President & CEO