Supporting Members

Brite

BRITE Energy Innovators – Ohio’s energy tech incubator – is dedicated to ensuring the success of startups driving innovation in energy tech. We give startups the support, guidance and connections they need so they can get to work. Whether that means getting their business off the ground and running or taking a product with potential & turning into a sustainable business, and everything else in between. We empower startups by supplying them with introductions to our diverse network of partners, advanced technology, access to funding and the spaces they need to accomplish this.

Headquartered in Dublin with operations in the US, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia, BNRG is a pioneering developer and operator of solar projects led by a team of individuals united by a passion to change the world through solar technology and investment. Since 2007 we’ve worked alongside our development, technology and investment partners to finance, build, manage and own solar farms that today produce more than 150,000 MWh of clean electricity, with more than 1.5 GW of active projects in the development pipeline..

Chaberton Energy develops sustainable infrastructure and renewable projects, from project conception to full operations, with a primary focus on distributed energy generation and community solar projects. With a world class professional team, an expansive network of partners, and a financial partnership with the Greenbacker Development Fund, Chaberton Energy is positioned to succeed in undertaking complex, sustainable, renewable energy projects that benefit the environment, reduce pollution, and combat climate change. Chaberton Energy is headquartered in North Bethesda, MD, with team members across key markets throughout North America..

Design Energy works hard to keep the value of renewable energy & storage in your project and in your community. As an Ohio company they are committed to local jobs, local content and local investment to ensure that the stabilizing benefits of renewable energy generation and storage stay with you, their customers. They build energy resilience and financial security.

Dynamic Energy is a full–service solar solutions provider that brings together the technical and financial expertise needed to design, finance, build, and maintain solar installations, energy storage, and EV charging projects for commercial, institutional, and utility customers. Partnering with Dynamic Energy means lowering energy costs, improving cash flow, and achieving sustainability and financial goals.  

EBEB Solutions is a customer-driven company that was created to help our clients achieve long-term success. We are a unique team that has over 100 years of experience providing innovative energy and sustainable solutions that improve people’s lives and makes the world a better place.

Ecohouse is a leading solar energy provider in Central Ohio. They are proud to have installed solar on hundreds of homes and businesses in the 614 area. Ecohouse is committed to the highest level of service for their customers and to using high-quality solar materials on all of their installations. Their work and solar products are designed to last for 25 years or more and come with warranties to match.

Edison Solar was founded primarily to make a difference in the changing global environment and to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign energy. Their motto is “cleaning up the world one job at a time”. They believe that renewable energy projects with government support, which all the other energy sectors receive, can now be done economically and that their team is more than qualified to execute any project they undertake.

Energility believes every business deserves access to an energy manager. Nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and commercial enterprises benefit from their proven energy intelligence. Their mission is to transfer operations knowledge to owners of buildings, create action plans to improve equipment and operations, establish results which lower environmental disruption, and support local economies by collaborating with resources in the community.

Eventures

EVentures is a rental car company designed to provide a new experience in the world of electric vehicles. EVentures Rentals shares their excitement about EV’s with travelers, prospective buyers, people celebrating a special event, and individuals who want to see what the future looks like. We welcome anyone and everyone to try out the quickest, safest, most fun cars on the road!

IMC Solar is an integrated solar development company making businesses more profitable and our planet cleaner by developing, financing, building, and operating commercial solar projects. IMC Solar has the end-to-end knowledge and experience needed to implement corporate and community green initiatives, from system design all the way through to ongoing system maintenance. Our approach is to bring state-of-the-art solar and proven strategies that permit customers to achieve full financial and social effects of their solar and power investment.

The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters represents over 35,000 professional tradespeople in 36 locals in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. A proud affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, which has a century-plus tradition of representing the best of the building trades, the council works in partnership with more than 30,000 contractors, helping them find the best possible talent for their projects. The hallmark of our regional council is three-fold: training, professionalism and partnerships for economic development.

Innova Glass + Metal (IGM) is a family-owned, architectural glass and metal specialty contractor. We take pride in maintaining close relationships with every member of our supply chain to ensure that from procurement to installation, we add value during each stage of the project.

Kinnard’s is a local solar installation company focused on Licking County and the surrounding areas. They provide innovative energy solutions that save money and protect the environment.

Laketran

Proudly serving over 750,000 riders each year, Laketran is Lake County, Ohio’s regional public transportation system offering nine local routes, door-to-door Dial-A-Ride, and three commuter Park-n-Ride routes with service between Lake County and Laketran takes pride in providing professional, friendly, safe and affordable transportation to the residents of Lake County. Laketran’s bus fleet is 100% ADA accessible and every bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp. In addition, Laketran is a pioneer in the electrification of public transportation with electric buses soon to be added to their fleet.

RBI Solar Inc. is a leading provider of solar mounting systems. They design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. They focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators. As a Rough Brothers sister company, RBI Solar works with clients to implement the most cost effective and efficient solar racking systems on each project.

SOPEC is a non-profit public service organization that manages community choice aggregation programming for member communities. As a regional council of governments under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code, aggregation law allows SOPEC member communities to purchase electricity as a group. SOPEC is governed by a board of directors made up of elected officials and representatives from its member communities. SOPEC provides shared administrative, financial, and legal services required for high-value public energy programs and projects that support sustainable communities.

Solar Energy Solutions is 100% dedicated to the full-time design, development, and construction of residential, institutional and commercial solar energy projects throughout the Kentucky and the surrounding 9 states. Their staff includes numerous NABCEP certified photovoltaic installers, engineers, and licensed electricians. Solar Energy Solutions was founded on three goals; building the next generation clean energy economy, creating local sustainable skilled jobs; and exploring the latest in solar technologies! 

Solarvision champions the renewable energy movement by creating dynamic solutions for financing and developing utility-scale solar power systems. Bringing a depth of experience and passion for sustainable energy alternatives, our founders are trailblazers in Ohio’s renewable energy industry and understand the impact of solar energy on the environment as well as the added benefits of lower energy costs and changing government regulations.

Sway’s Carshare as a Service platform makes it easy to create a boutique carshare offering that meets the diverse needs of cities, neighborhoods, businesses, and more. We’re focused on making sure mobility is equitable and affordable because, without the ability to move freely, we have limited access to resources, jobs, amenities, and the things most of us take for granted. Whether you are looking to deploy a single car at your facility or dozens of cars across a city, Sway makes it easy for you to set up a carshare program.

Talan Products is a full service metal stamping company and manufacturer of tooling and engineered parts dedicated to meeting and exceeding their customers’ expectations. Over the decades they have become one of the most acclaimed and highly regarded stampers in the United States. Talan produces a variety of products for over 150 customers in the fastener, building products, appliance, hardware, defense and green energy markets.

The Vistula Management Company provides high quality development, construction, and management services for multi-family housing. Their primary mission is to plan, develop and manage quality housing for families, elderly, and handicapped persons. The employee-owned company manages approximately 1600 units of multi-family housing in 16 projects throughout Northwest Ohio and has extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of many different types of properties.

Village Solar Co was founded with the intent to make solar as accessible and affordable as possible. We work with our customers to find the optimal solution for their needs, keep material costs to a minimum through efficient design, and employing a business model valuing People and Planet over Profit.  

Worthington Energy Consultants is dedicated to providing custom solutions that deliver cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability. By leveraging their team of experts, supplier relationships, and analytical processes, they help you make the best energy decisions for your organization. Worthington Energy Consultants pride themselves on their good customer relations, dependability, and healthy sense of urgency. The goal is to help you be more efficient, sustainable, and knowledgeable with your energy sourcing.