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The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the selection of the Energy 2025 cohort of the Vermont-based DeltaClimeVT business accelerator. 

Seven early-stage energy companies from across the U.S. will work directly with Vermont utilities to contribute to Vermont’s and Burlington’s energy goals over four months of intensive work sessions, including two online and two in-person intensive sessions (each 2-4 days in duration), weekly assignments and bi-weekly webinars as well as frequent 1:1 engagement. The first in-person sprint starts March 31 in Burlington, VT at Burlington Electric Department and will wrap up with an awards ceremony in Burlington June 12. 

This is the ninth cohort for the accelerator program managed by VSJF. While working through the world-class ecosVC™ curriculum, the goal for the Energy 2025 program will be to accelerate the drive towards a zero-carbon future for Vermont and support Vermont utilities to further the reliability and efficiency of the power supply in Vermont. By bringing entrepreneurs to Vermont from across the U.S., DeltaClimeVT helps Vermont discover new technologies that can be deployed in Vermont for the benefit of Vermont ratepayers.

In addition to connecting the accelerator participants to the larger ecosystem of business support and capital in Vermont, Energy 2025 participants will compete for a $25,000 award to be given to the top company, as determined by their peers, and provides all participants the chance to work with Vermont utilities to help reduce emissions in the residential and commercial arenas. The program features pilot project opportunities to field test their technologies in a real-world environment; extensive peer feedback; connections with potential customers, partners, and mentors; and exposure to investors.

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025 Cohort Companies: 

• Revvit (https://www.revvit.net) makes EV charging abundant and accessible to all through unlocking the potential of super low-cost Level 1 (120V) charging infrastructure. Traditional EV infrastructure players focus on faster and more high-powered forms of charging. This comes with extremely high costs, significant burdens on local grids and disappointing user experiences. Revvit’s approach focuses on the long-tail of destinations like workplaces, hotels, recreation sites and municipal lots where vehicles are naturally parked for hours at a time. With Revvit, vehicles can passively charge on infrastructure that costs 80% less to install. With 2 pilots underway Revvit has already shown cost savings above $10,000 per charger on installation and are on the way to eliminating charging deserts in New England and beyond. Massachusetts 

• RioNadi (Energy Hunters) (https://www.energy-hunters.com) develops user-friendly and reliable software that integrates EV charging, distributed renewable energy, and power utilities to enhance service reliability and user experience. Founded in 2024, the company is a collaboration of experts in energy infrastructure, banking, and technology. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, RioNadi partners with utilities across the U.S. to expand EV charging networks, optimize fleet management for EV buses and commercial vehicles, and alleviate grid congestion through advanced battery storage solutions. With over $700K in grants secured, 10+ MW of capacity developed, and a growing presence across five states, RioNadi is rapidly scaling its impact. Texas 

• Siva Powers America (https://sivapowersamerica.com) is a distributed wind turbine manufacturer operating in the sub 1 MW size range. Their conventional, 3 bladed wind turbines are deployed behind the meter at large farms, small industrial sites and community wind projects that can use 300 MWh – 2 GWh in energy ($30K-$200K in energy costs) per year. They help their clients generate energy from the wind at their sites at the lowest cost per kWh and lowest physical footprint of any other competing technology in the 250 kW – 750 kW scale. New York 

• Soraytec (https://www.soraytec.com) offers a real-time, IoT solution directly installed on power lines to enhance the ROI of utility assets and energy sales. This technology provides actionable data on power quality, efficiency, and safety, allowing utilities to make informed decisions. As a result, it can cut costs by up to 25% and decrease the duration and frequency of interruptions. Alabama 

• Sparkflow (https://sparkflowenergy.com) is an alternative energy solution which allows rural New England communities to harvest electricity from previously installed infrastructure. The company uses a well-tested technology to extract electricity from the thermal differential existing between the ambient temperature and the flow of effluence from  wastewater treatment plants. This allows wastewater treatment plants to lower their operational expenditures, reduce their reliance on carbon-based electricity from the grid, and access grants to offset their operating costs. New Hampshire 

• TheGreenSolve (https://thegreensolve.com) is an AI-powered ESG compliance and carbon accounting platform designed for enterprises, SMBs, and consumer brands to seamlessly track emissions, conduct Product Life Cycle Assessments, and verify sustainability efforts. TheGreenSolve’s Scope 1-3 emissions tracking ensures regulatory compliance and supply chain transparency, while NetLow, the company’s gamified sustainability platform, drives employee engagement in ESG initiatives. They leverage blockchain technology for tamper-proof ESG reporting and carbon credit verification, ensuring transparency and preventing greenwashing. Additionally, TheGreenSolve’s project-based carbon credit verification enables businesses to monetize sustainability efforts through frameworks like Verra and Gold Standard. TheGreenSolve transforms ESG compliance into a verifiable, scalable, and revenue-generating opportunities. Ohio 

• VESMA Electric Inc. (https://www.vesmaelectric.com) empowers low-carbon local living through innovative and safe eMobility solutions that improve social and economic access within local communities. Their VALENCE platform features the first balance-assisted eBike technology optimized for transporting heavy loads, accommodating two riders and/or cargo of up to 550 pounds. By significantly enhancing stability, safety, and cargo capacity, to improve the safety and practicality of daily journeys for commuters, families, and logistics operators. New York
  

Partners and sponsors of DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025 include, Jane’s Trust Foundation, Burlington Electric Department, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, Efficiency Vermont, Green Mountain Power, EastRise Credit Union, Vermont Electric Coop, VGS, Vermont Electric Power Company, Vermont Economic Development Authority, M&T Bank, and VLITE. 

To learn more about DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025, visit deltaclimevt.com.  

About DeltaClimeVT Business Accelerator 

The DeltaClimeVT business accelerator is a Vermont-based program serving startup and seed-stage ventures focusing on energy innovations. The program provides an intense accelerated learning and business development process designed to test assumptions, expose, and remediate business vulnerabilities, prepare for significant investment, and provide a platform for rapid scaling. Vermont offers participants access to many entrepreneurial energy experts throughout the program. The program is managed by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF). deltaclimevt.com 

About Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund 

In addition to offering the DeltaClimeVT business accelerator to startup and seed stage entrepreneurs, the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) provides business assistance, supply chain coordination, network development, and strategic planning to a wide range of stakeholders in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, energy, and environmental technology sectors. Located in Montpelier, Vermont, VSJF was created by the Vermont Legislature in 1995 to partner with state government, private sector businesses, and nonprofits to build a thriving future for Vermont. www.vsjf.org