Top 100 Green Energy startups in USA
Jan 04, 2026
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Funding: $387.7M
Workhorse is an electric truck manufacturing company that also offers aerial logistics solutions. The company produces several models of medium-duty electric vehicles with batteries of approximately 200 kWh and range of up to 150 miles on a single charge. These models include last-mile delivery van, shuttle bus with flexible seating for up to 14 passengers, school bus, box truck with various wheelbases and a payload capacity of up to 5,000 pounds and work truck with flatbed, flatbed or utility bodies and variety of configurations. The company also sells separate chassis which can be adapted to custom body types. Workhorse has teamed up with fellow electric truck manufacturer Motiv.
Workhorse is an electric truck manufacturing company that also offers aerial logistics solutions. The company produces several models of medium-duty electric vehicles with batteries of approximately 200 kWh and range of up to 150 miles on a single charge. These models include last-mile delivery van, shuttle bus with flexible seating for up to 14 passengers, school bus, box truck with various wheelbases and a payload capacity of up to 5,000 pounds and work truck with flatbed, flatbed or utility bodies and variety of configurations. The company also sells separate chassis which can be adapted to custom body types. Workhorse has teamed up with fellow electric truck manufacturer Motiv.
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Funding: $12.3M
Nevoya is a transportation company using exclusively electric trucks. It purchases electric trucks and transports freight for Fortune 500 companies (seeking to lower carbon emissions) at prices comparable to those of similarly sized diesel trucks. Nevoya achieves this efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence. It uses AI to optimize trucking routes, selecting and balancing loads with suitable trucks for maximum efficiency while minimizing energy consumption. The company also uses AI to optimize charging schedules and battery management, as well as early fault detection, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
Nevoya is a transportation company using exclusively electric trucks. It purchases electric trucks and transports freight for Fortune 500 companies (seeking to lower carbon emissions) at prices comparable to those of similarly sized diesel trucks. Nevoya achieves this efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence. It uses AI to optimize trucking routes, selecting and balancing loads with suitable trucks for maximum efficiency while minimizing energy consumption. The company also uses AI to optimize charging schedules and battery management, as well as early fault detection, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
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Funding: $518.8M
Kaleidos produces a portable nuclear microreactor that replaces diesel generators. It is a compact nuclear reactor (1 MW) with all the necessary equipment to generate electricity for remote villages and facilities, as well as backup power for hospitals and data centers. It requires no on-site water consumption thanks to the use of fans for air cooling. Helium conducts heat away from the core and does not become radioactive, eliminating the impact of leaks. Meltdown-resistant TRISO fuel, consisting of uranium particles coated with a ceramic coating, has been used in more than 30 grid-scale reactors since the 1960s. The reactor is assembled and fueled at the factory and delivered by truck or plane. Kaleidos mass-produces microreactors for US military bases.
Kaleidos produces a portable nuclear microreactor that replaces diesel generators. It is a compact nuclear reactor (1 MW) with all the necessary equipment to generate electricity for remote villages and facilities, as well as backup power for hospitals and data centers. It requires no on-site water consumption thanks to the use of fans for air cooling. Helium conducts heat away from the core and does not become radioactive, eliminating the impact of leaks. Meltdown-resistant TRISO fuel, consisting of uranium particles coated with a ceramic coating, has been used in more than 30 grid-scale reactors since the 1960s. The reactor is assembled and fueled at the factory and delivered by truck or plane. Kaleidos mass-produces microreactors for US military bases.
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Funding: $362.7M
Harbinger manufactures medium-duty commercial electric trucks. Harbinger's scalable chassis is designed to accommodate the most popular medium-duty truck body styles on the road today. Its independent front suspension reduces front overhang and the tightly integrated battery, powertrain and frame provide ample floor height for easier loading and more usable space. Harbinger's specialized powertrain is designed for the harshest commercial trucking conditions and (as advertised) has a 450,000-mile lifespan. The battery packs are available in 35 kWh increments. The company builds fleets for utilities and large corporations and partners with industry leaders in charging infrastructure.
Harbinger manufactures medium-duty commercial electric trucks. Harbinger's scalable chassis is designed to accommodate the most popular medium-duty truck body styles on the road today. Its independent front suspension reduces front overhang and the tightly integrated battery, powertrain and frame provide ample floor height for easier loading and more usable space. Harbinger's specialized powertrain is designed for the harshest commercial trucking conditions and (as advertised) has a 450,000-mile lifespan. The battery packs are available in 35 kWh increments. The company builds fleets for utilities and large corporations and partners with industry leaders in charging infrastructure.
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SolarSpace is developing a next-generation concentrated solar power (CSP) technology developed at the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory. Lightweight mirror technology enabled the creation of some of the world's largest mirrors (9.2 m²) that focus sunlight. At the focal point, light enters a small power conversion unit (PCU) through a spherical lens, where it is converted into electricity by small, highly efficient multi-junction solar cells. Patented optics deliver 1,000-fold concentrated sunlight to the cells, distributing it evenly among them, resulting in extremely high overall efficiency. Multiple mirror modules are mounted on a lightweight, dual-axis tracker and aimed directly at the sun, maximizing total power output from sunrise to sunset. SolarSpace has licensed the Transmission Energy Efficiency System (TREES) from NASA and signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA.
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Funding: $2.9B
Eos produces zinc-based battery energy storage systems. The company's technology overcomes the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries paovides discharge time from 3 to 12 hours. The Eos Z3 zinc-based wet battery module includes zinc cathode, aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes and polymer housing. The electrodes offer high mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and chemical stability, ensuring years of operation with virtually no degradation. Furthermore, the bipolar structure simplifies the battery's internal connections, reducing internal resistance and increasing energy conversion efficiency. The company is also developing a software platform for managing the energy storage system, which implements real-time intelligence, advanced control capabilities and AI-based analytics.
Eos produces zinc-based battery energy storage systems. The company's technology overcomes the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries paovides discharge time from 3 to 12 hours. The Eos Z3 zinc-based wet battery module includes zinc cathode, aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes and polymer housing. The electrodes offer high mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and chemical stability, ensuring years of operation with virtually no degradation. Furthermore, the bipolar structure simplifies the battery's internal connections, reducing internal resistance and increasing energy conversion efficiency. The company is also developing a software platform for managing the energy storage system, which implements real-time intelligence, advanced control capabilities and AI-based analytics.
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Funding: $62M
Quilt produces ductless, dual-zone home heat pumps controlled by artificial intelligence. Quilt's indoor and outdoor units, Dial and mobile app work together to create intelligent home climate control solution. To compete with established players in the heat pump market, the company has focused on software and design. One example is the over-the-air update it has implemented for existing heat pumps - the new firmware improved unit performance by over 20%. Ductless systems ensure a consistent temperature in every room. Quilt is even more efficient thanks to the Auto-Away feature, which uses smart sensors to save energy when rooms are unoccupied. Installation is simple and quick, like other ductless systems and most modern systems are currently in production. The company is building a network of certified installation partners.
Quilt produces ductless, dual-zone home heat pumps controlled by artificial intelligence. Quilt's indoor and outdoor units, Dial and mobile app work together to create intelligent home climate control solution. To compete with established players in the heat pump market, the company has focused on software and design. One example is the over-the-air update it has implemented for existing heat pumps - the new firmware improved unit performance by over 20%. Ductless systems ensure a consistent temperature in every room. Quilt is even more efficient thanks to the Auto-Away feature, which uses smart sensors to save energy when rooms are unoccupied. Installation is simple and quick, like other ductless systems and most modern systems are currently in production. The company is building a network of certified installation partners.
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Funding: $7M
Atomic Canyon uses artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and optmize operations of nuclear power plants. The company is developing Neutron, an AI search engine for searching billions of pages of nuclear documentation. Using the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) database and the world's fastest supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), it understands and processes nuclear terminology with unprecedented accuracy, interpreting complex documents to let executives make more informed data-driven decisions. Neutron is based on open-source AI model FERMI intended for sentence vector representations, specifically designed for nuclear data. Atomic Canyon is working in partnership with PG&E's Diablo Canyon power plant, the only remaining nuclear power plant in California.
Atomic Canyon uses artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and optmize operations of nuclear power plants. The company is developing Neutron, an AI search engine for searching billions of pages of nuclear documentation. Using the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) database and the world's fastest supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), it understands and processes nuclear terminology with unprecedented accuracy, interpreting complex documents to let executives make more informed data-driven decisions. Neutron is based on open-source AI model FERMI intended for sentence vector representations, specifically designed for nuclear data. Atomic Canyon is working in partnership with PG&E's Diablo Canyon power plant, the only remaining nuclear power plant in California.
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Funding: $164M
Last Energy builds small modular nuclear reactors that can be mass-produced. The company uses an older 20 MW reactor design developed by the government for a merchant ship. Such reactor is designed to operate without maintenance for its entire service life. It will be delivered to site in an all-metal vessel with a six-year supply of uranium. Heat from fission reactions heats the steel and water flowing through pipes outside uses this heat to spin a steam turbine. At the end of its service life, the steel vessel will serve as a waste container, eliminating the need for separate disposal. The company hopes that this approach, combined with advances in manufacturing, will lead to lower cost of nuclear energy. Last Energy is currently building a 5-megawatt pilot reactor and production of a 20-megawatt commercial reactor is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Last Energy builds small modular nuclear reactors that can be mass-produced. The company uses an older 20 MW reactor design developed by the government for a merchant ship. Such reactor is designed to operate without maintenance for its entire service life. It will be delivered to site in an all-metal vessel with a six-year supply of uranium. Heat from fission reactions heats the steel and water flowing through pipes outside uses this heat to spin a steam turbine. At the end of its service life, the steel vessel will serve as a waste container, eliminating the need for separate disposal. The company hopes that this approach, combined with advances in manufacturing, will lead to lower cost of nuclear energy. Last Energy is currently building a 5-megawatt pilot reactor and production of a 20-megawatt commercial reactor is scheduled to begin in 2028.
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Funding: $4.9B
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (global renewable energy company) that is building one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified platforms for developing, owning and operating solar and energy storage projects. It is a leading global developer, owner and operator of solar and energy storage systems, with over 14 GW of project capacity under long-term operation and maintenance agreements.
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (global renewable energy company) that is building one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified platforms for developing, owning and operating solar and energy storage projects. It is a leading global developer, owner and operator of solar and energy storage systems, with over 14 GW of project capacity under long-term operation and maintenance agreements.
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Funding: $4.8B
Bloom Energy creates fuel-cell systems for local power generation that can utilize a wide range of resources to generate electricity. Bloom Energy Server can use natural gas, biogas and hydrogen as fuel without combustion and is scalable to tens of megawatts. Installation and commissioning of the server can be completed in as little as three months. These servers are often used to power enterprise buildings and data centers. The company has developed proprietary solid oxide fuel cell technology that ensures low CO2 emissions. Bloom Energy also has its own hydrogen production facility at the world's largest solid oxide electrolyzer plant at NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View. The company syas, that this high-temperature plant produces 20-25% more hydrogen per MW than commercially demonstrated low-temperature electrolyzers.
Bloom Energy creates fuel-cell systems for local power generation that can utilize a wide range of resources to generate electricity. Bloom Energy Server can use natural gas, biogas and hydrogen as fuel without combustion and is scalable to tens of megawatts. Installation and commissioning of the server can be completed in as little as three months. These servers are often used to power enterprise buildings and data centers. The company has developed proprietary solid oxide fuel cell technology that ensures low CO2 emissions. Bloom Energy also has its own hydrogen production facility at the world's largest solid oxide electrolyzer plant at NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View. The company syas, that this high-temperature plant produces 20-25% more hydrogen per MW than commercially demonstrated low-temperature electrolyzers.
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Funding: $4.2B
Redwood Materials is a leading battery and electronics recycling company. Founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, the company's primary business is electric vehicle battery recycling. But in addition to car batteries, it recycles phones, laptops, tablets, power tools and any other lithium-ion-containing devices - to recover critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper. The company also uses old batteries to create own energy storage systems that supply electricity to data centers and the national power grid. The company also offers the creation of corporate and municipal energy storages. Thanks to using the most affordable domestic batteries, combining used and new batteries and simplifying installation and system design, it offers the most cost-effective energy storage systems on the market.
Redwood Materials is a leading battery and electronics recycling company. Founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, the company's primary business is electric vehicle battery recycling. But in addition to car batteries, it recycles phones, laptops, tablets, power tools and any other lithium-ion-containing devices - to recover critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper. The company also uses old batteries to create own energy storage systems that supply electricity to data centers and the national power grid. The company also offers the creation of corporate and municipal energy storages. Thanks to using the most affordable domestic batteries, combining used and new batteries and simplifying installation and system design, it offers the most cost-effective energy storage systems on the market.
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Funding: $3.9B
Crusoe Energy pioneered bitcoin (BTC) mining by using wasted natural gas as a power source
Crusoe Energy pioneered bitcoin (BTC) mining by using wasted natural gas as a power source
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Funding: $3.5B
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
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Funding: $3.2B
Sunnova provides low-cost solar power to homes. It owns the equipment, installs it, and also eventually sells the electricity it creates to customers.
Sunnova provides low-cost solar power to homes. It owns the equipment, installs it, and also eventually sells the electricity it creates to customers.
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Funding: $2.9B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is collaborating with MIT to create SPARC - the world's first fusion device that produces plasma that generates more energy than consumes. This compact, high-field tokamak will be built using high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. CFS technology uses the new superconductor Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) to produce the most powerful and most compact fusion magnets. Once SPARC is built, the company plans to build the world's first fusion power plant capable of generating hundreds of megawatts of power. CFS research is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is collaborating with MIT to create SPARC - the world's first fusion device that produces plasma that generates more energy than consumes. This compact, high-field tokamak will be built using high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. CFS technology uses the new superconductor Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) to produce the most powerful and most compact fusion magnets. Once SPARC is built, the company plans to build the world's first fusion power plant capable of generating hundreds of megawatts of power. CFS research is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Funding: $2.4B
Nexamp is bringing clean energy to homeowners and communities everywhere, and helping them save up to 10% on electricity costs without installing rooftop solar panels.
Nexamp is bringing clean energy to homeowners and communities everywhere, and helping them save up to 10% on electricity costs without installing rooftop solar panels.
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Funding: $2.1B
Silicon Ranch developer, owner and operator of solar energy facilities in US.
Silicon Ranch developer, owner and operator of solar energy facilities in US.
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Funding: $2B
Pine Gate Renewables is a U.S. developer of 2-25 MW utility-scale solar farms.
Pine Gate Renewables is a U.S. developer of 2-25 MW utility-scale solar farms.
