A business-first mindset with a people-first approach.

A business-first
mindset with a
people-first approach.

Our team is known for our persistence, process, and an unparalleled network. Our focused investment thesis was developed through years of industry leadership.

Our team is known for our persistence, process, and an unparalleled network. Our focused investment thesis was developed through years of industry leadership.

Our team is known for our persistence, process, and an unparalleled network. Our focused investment thesis was developed through years of industry leadership.

Emily Kirsch

Founder and Managing Partner

Emily began her career working alongside Van Jones, former advisor to President Obama, on clean energy initiatives across California. She founded Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 and is a leading entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader accelerating innovation for a sustainable future. Emily is the host of the podcast Watt It Takes, an aspiring wingfoiler, an avid fan of long hikes and bike rides, and a proud mom.

Marie Thompson

Partner


Marie’s entire career has been at the intersection of energy + risk, with roles in strategy, planning, risk, finance, and investing. Marie joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2019 and is leading the investment team, diligence, and fund strategy, with responsibilities across sourcing, portfolio support, ops, and LP relationships. Marie is a proud cancer survivor, avid track & field fan, and outdoors enthusiast.

Emily Kirsch

Founder and Managing Partner

Emily began her career working alongside Van Jones, former advisor to President Obama, on clean energy initiatives across California. She founded Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 and is a leading entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader accelerating innovation for a sustainable future. Emily is the host of the podcast Watt It Takes, an aspiring wingfoiler, an avid fan of long hikes and bike rides, and a proud mom.

Marie Thompson

Partner


Marie’s entire career has been at the intersection of energy + risk, with roles in strategy, planning, risk, finance, and investing. Marie joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2019 and is leading the investment team, diligence, and fund strategy, with responsibilities across sourcing, portfolio support, ops, and LP relationships. Marie is a proud cancer survivor, avid track & field fan, and outdoors enthusiast.

Emily Kirsch

Founder and Managing Partner

Emily began her career working alongside Van Jones, former advisor to President Obama, on clean energy initiatives across California. She founded Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 and is a leading entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader accelerating innovation for a sustainable future. Emily is the host of the podcast Watt It Takes, an aspiring wingfoiler, an avid fan of long hikes and bike rides, and a proud mom.

Marie Thompson

Partner


Marie’s entire career has been at the intersection of energy + risk, with roles in strategy, planning, risk, finance, and investing. Marie joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2019 and is leading the investment team, diligence, and fund strategy, with responsibilities across sourcing, portfolio support, ops, and LP relationships. Marie is a proud cancer survivor, avid track & field fan, and outdoors enthusiast.

Emily Kirsch

Founder and Managing Partner

Emily began her career working alongside Van Jones, former advisor to President Obama, on clean energy initiatives across California. She founded Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 and is a leading entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader accelerating innovation for a sustainable future. Emily is the host of the podcast Watt It Takes, an aspiring wingfoiler, an avid fan of long hikes and bike rides, and a proud mom.

Marie Thompson

Partner


Marie’s entire career has been at the intersection of energy + risk, with roles in strategy, planning, risk, finance, and investing. Marie joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2019 and is leading the investment team, diligence, and fund strategy, with responsibilities across sourcing, portfolio support, ops, and LP relationships. Marie is a proud cancer survivor, avid track & field fan, and outdoors enthusiast.

Gabriel VanLoozen

Principal

Gabriel earned a JD/MBA from the University of Michigan and held roles in operations, law, finance, and strategy at Bosch, Orrick, ENGIE, and Anthesis Group, working across the U.S., Germany, Malaysia, and Japan. Gabriel joined Powerhouse Ventures team in 2022 and is involved throughout the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence to portfolio company support. Gabriel grew up on an organic farm in Northern Michigan and has been passionate about nature and the environment from an early age. He enjoys skiing, making music, and going on adventures with his family.

Gabe Cuadra

Principal

Gabe provided utilities with research and advisory services across demand-side management, transportation electrification, and building electrification in various roles at E Source. Gabe joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2022 and is involved throughout the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and initial calls through portfolio company support. Gabe is a Returned US Peace Corps Volunteer, having served 4 years in Costa Rica. He was once a competitive distance runner, but now does most of his running chasing after his family.

Gabriel VanLoozen

Principal

Gabriel earned a JD/MBA from the University of Michigan and held roles in operations, law, finance, and strategy at Bosch, Orrick, ENGIE, and Anthesis Group, working across the U.S., Germany, Malaysia, and Japan. Gabriel joined Powerhouse Ventures team in 2022 and is involved throughout the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence to portfolio company support. Gabriel grew up on an organic farm in Northern Michigan and has been passionate about nature and the environment from an early age. He enjoys skiing, making music, and going on adventures with his family.

Gabe Cuadra

Principal

Gabe provided utilities with research and advisory services across demand-side management, transportation electrification, and building electrification in various roles at E Source. Gabe joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2022 and is involved throughout the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and initial calls through portfolio company support. Gabe is a Returned US Peace Corps Volunteer, having served 4 years in Costa Rica. He was once a competitive distance runner, but now does most of his running chasing after his family.

Gabriel VanLoozen

Principal

Gabriel earned a JD/MBA from the University of Michigan and held roles in operations, law, finance, and strategy at Bosch, Orrick, ENGIE, and Anthesis Group, working across the U.S., Germany, Malaysia, and Japan. Gabriel joined Powerhouse Ventures team in 2022 and is involved throughout the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence to portfolio company support. Gabriel grew up on an organic farm in Northern Michigan and has been passionate about nature and the environment from an early age. He enjoys skiing, making music, and going on adventures with his family.

Gabe Cuadra

Principal

Gabe provided utilities with research and advisory services across demand-side management, transportation electrification, and building electrification in various roles at E Source. Gabe joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2022 and is involved throughout the investment lifecycle, from sourcing and initial calls through portfolio company support. Gabe is a Returned US Peace Corps Volunteer, having served 4 years in Costa Rica. He was once a competitive distance runner, but now does most of his running chasing after his family.

Shaandiin Cedar

Principal

Shaandiin worked with utilities, developers, and Fortune 1,000 corporate sustainability teams at Trellis (GreenBiz), as well as the non-profit sector helping to deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions into residential and low-income building portfolios. Shaandiin joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support. Shaandiin has published several feature stories as a climate tech journalist. She is a Diné (Navajo) tribal member, interested in advancing tribal decarbonization pathways, rock climbing, and good sci-fi content.

Lucy Reading

Senior Associate


Lucy began her career in economic consulting and has investing experience from graduate roles at DBL Partners and Evergreen Climate Innovations. Lucy joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2025 and provides support across sourcing, diligence, and fund operations. Lucy grew up in Hong Kong where she fell in love with hiking, one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Shaandiin Cedar

Principal

Shaandiin worked with utilities, developers, and Fortune 1,000 corporate sustainability teams at Trellis (GreenBiz), as well as the non-profit sector helping to deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions into residential and low-income building portfolios. Shaandiin joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support. Shaandiin has published several feature stories as a climate tech journalist. She is a Diné (Navajo) tribal member, interested in advancing tribal decarbonization pathways, rock climbing, and good sci-fi content.

Lucy Reading

Senior Associate


Lucy began her career in economic consulting and has investing experience from graduate roles at DBL Partners and Evergreen Climate Innovations. Lucy joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2025 and provides support across sourcing, diligence, and fund operations. Lucy grew up in Hong Kong where she fell in love with hiking, one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Shaandiin Cedar

Principal

Shaandiin worked with utilities, developers, and Fortune 1,000 corporate sustainability teams at Trellis (GreenBiz), as well as the non-profit sector helping to deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions into residential and low-income building portfolios. Shaandiin joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support. Shaandiin has published several feature stories as a climate tech journalist. She is a Diné (Navajo) tribal member, interested in advancing tribal decarbonization pathways, rock climbing, and good sci-fi content.

Lucy Reading

Senior Associate


Lucy began her career in economic consulting and has investing experience from graduate roles at DBL Partners and Evergreen Climate Innovations. Lucy joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2025 and provides support across sourcing, diligence, and fund operations. Lucy grew up in Hong Kong where she fell in love with hiking, one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Shaandiin Cedar

Principal

Shaandiin worked with utilities, developers, and Fortune 1,000 corporate sustainability teams at Trellis (GreenBiz), as well as the non-profit sector helping to deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions into residential and low-income building portfolios. Shaandiin joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support. Shaandiin has published several feature stories as a climate tech journalist. She is a Diné (Navajo) tribal member, interested in advancing tribal decarbonization pathways, rock climbing, and good sci-fi content.

Lucy Reading

Senior Associate


Lucy began her career in economic consulting and has investing experience from graduate roles at DBL Partners and Evergreen Climate Innovations. Lucy joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2025 and provides support across sourcing, diligence, and fund operations. Lucy grew up in Hong Kong where she fell in love with hiking, one of the city’s best kept secrets.

Kendall Cody

Marketing & Communications Director

Kendall has spent her career at the intersection of energy and storytelling, driven by a commitment to solving the climate crisis. She previously led marketing at climate tech startup WeaveGrid and began her career at consulting firm Energy Solutions. Kendall joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2026 and leads marketing & communications. Kendall spends her free time escaping to the mountains to ski and hike, playing board games with friends, and running with her dog Dipsea.

Eric Zhang

Operations Associate

Eric gained operations experience at Amazon before joining an enterprise SaaS company, where he built and scaled internal systems and automations. Eric joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2026 and manages reporting, analytics, and pipeline operations while supporting portfolio and cross-functional initiatives. He is an avid traveler who loves experiencing new cultures and cuisines, enjoys a good poker game, and has a fascination with outer space.

Kendall Cody

Marketing & Communications Director

Kendall has spent her career at the intersection of energy and storytelling, driven by a commitment to solving the climate crisis. She previously led marketing at climate tech startup WeaveGrid and began her career at consulting firm Energy Solutions. Kendall joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2026 and leads marketing & communications. Kendall spends her free time escaping to the mountains to ski and hike, playing board games with friends, and running with her dog Dipsea.

Eric Zhang

Operations Associate

Eric gained operations experience at Amazon before joining an enterprise SaaS company, where he built and scaled internal systems and automations. Eric joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2026 and manages reporting, analytics, and pipeline operations while supporting portfolio and cross-functional initiatives. He is an avid traveler who loves experiencing new cultures and cuisines, enjoys a good poker game, and has a fascination with outer space.

Kendall Cody

Marketing & Communications Director

Kendall has spent her career at the intersection of energy and storytelling, driven by a commitment to solving the climate crisis. She previously led marketing at climate tech startup WeaveGrid and began her career at consulting firm Energy Solutions. Kendall joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2026 and leads marketing & communications. Kendall spends her free time escaping to the mountains to ski and hike, playing board games with friends, and running with her dog Dipsea.

Eric Zhang

Operations Associate

Eric gained operations experience at Amazon before joining an enterprise SaaS company, where he built and scaled internal systems and automations. Eric joined Powerhouse Ventures in 2026 and manages reporting, analytics, and pipeline operations while supporting portfolio and cross-functional initiatives. He is an avid traveler who loves experiencing new cultures and cuisines, enjoys a good poker game, and has a fascination with outer space.

Jasmine Sorrells

Executive Assistant

Jasmine has worked as an Executive and Administrative Assistant in a variety of industries, including real estate management and heat pump manufacturing. She joined Powerhouse in 2026 and provides support to the executive leadership team. Jasmine was born and raised in the Bay Area, and spends her free time crocheting, reading, and cozy gaming.

Catherine Good

Summer Graduate Associate

Catherine began her career in federal consulting, supporting climate and energy initiatives for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense at Booz Allen Hamilton. She is currently pursuing her MBA and MS at the University of Michigan, where she is actively involved in sourcing and diligence for early-stage climate tech startups through Michigan Climate Venture. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Catherine enjoys spending her free time hiking, skiing, running, and being outdoors as much as possible.

Jasmine Sorrells

Executive Assistant

Jasmine has worked as an Executive and Administrative Assistant in a variety of industries, including real estate management and heat pump manufacturing. She joined Powerhouse in 2026 and provides support to the executive leadership team. Jasmine was born and raised in the Bay Area, and spends her free time crocheting, reading, and cozy gaming.

Catherine Good

Summer Graduate Associate

Catherine began her career in federal consulting, supporting climate and energy initiatives for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense at Booz Allen Hamilton. She is currently pursuing her MBA and MS at the University of Michigan, where she is actively involved in sourcing and diligence for early-stage climate tech startups through Michigan Climate Venture. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Catherine enjoys spending her free time hiking, skiing, running, and being outdoors as much as possible.

Jasmine Sorrells

Executive Assistant

Jasmine has worked as an Executive and Administrative Assistant in a variety of industries, including real estate management and heat pump manufacturing. She joined Powerhouse in 2026 and provides support to the executive leadership team. Jasmine was born and raised in the Bay Area, and spends her free time crocheting, reading, and cozy gaming.

Catherine Good

Summer Graduate Associate

Catherine began her career in federal consulting, supporting climate and energy initiatives for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense at Booz Allen Hamilton. She is currently pursuing her MBA and MS at the University of Michigan, where she is actively involved in sourcing and diligence for early-stage climate tech startups through Michigan Climate Venture. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Catherine enjoys spending her free time hiking, skiing, running, and being outdoors as much as possible.

Joanne Tamayo

Summer Graduate Associate

Joanne Tamayo began her career advising utilities and energy stakeholders on grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and clean energy investment strategy across the U.S. She later joined the clean energy strategy team at Con Edison, where she worked on large-scale energy efficiency, storage, and demand response initiatives focused on accelerating decarbonization while maintaining grid reliability and affordability. Joanne is currently pursuing her MBA at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, where she serves as Co-President of Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC). Joanne can be found planning her next international adventure with her soon-to-be husband, convincing her friends and family to commit to a themed get-together, or talking about the planets and stars with anyone that’s curious.

Joanne Tamayo

Summer Graduate Associate

Joanne Tamayo began her career advising utilities and energy stakeholders on grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and clean energy investment strategy across the U.S. She later joined the clean energy strategy team at Con Edison, where she worked on large-scale energy efficiency, storage, and demand response initiatives focused on accelerating decarbonization while maintaining grid reliability and affordability. Joanne is currently pursuing her MBA at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, where she serves as Co-President of Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC). Joanne can be found planning her next international adventure with her soon-to-be husband, convincing her friends and family to commit to a themed get-together, or talking about the planets and stars with anyone that’s curious.

Joanne Tamayo

Summer Graduate Associate

Joanne Tamayo began her career advising utilities and energy stakeholders on grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and clean energy investment strategy across the U.S. She later joined the clean energy strategy team at Con Edison, where she worked on large-scale energy efficiency, storage, and demand response initiatives focused on accelerating decarbonization while maintaining grid reliability and affordability. Joanne is currently pursuing her MBA at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, where she serves as Co-President of Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC). Joanne can be found planning her next international adventure with her soon-to-be husband, convincing her friends and family to commit to a themed get-together, or talking about the planets and stars with anyone that’s curious.

Limited Partners

Limited Partners

Limited Partners

Entities

Individual Investors

Albert Wenger

Albert Wenger

Founder and Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures

Alexia Kelly

Alexia Kelly

Managing Director, High Tide Foundation

Managing Director, High Tide Foundation

Alina Zagaytova

Alina Zagaytova

Former General Counsel, Redwood Materials

Former General Counsel, Redwood Materials

Former General Counsel, Redwood Materials

Andrew Beebe

Andrew Beebe

Managing Director, Obvious Ventures

Managing Director, Obvious Ventures

Managing Director, Obvious Ventures

Audrey Lee

Audrey Lee

Former Senior Director of Energy Partnerships, Microsoft

Former Senior Director of Energy Partnerships, Microsoft

Brian Janous

Brian Janous

Co-Founder and CCO,

Cloverleaf Infrastructure

Co-Founder and CCO,

Cloverleaf Infrastructure

Brooks Preston

Brooks Preston

Managing Director, Macquarie Group

Managing Director, Macquarie Group

Managing Director, Macquarie Group

Christian Okoye

Christian Okoye

Founder, Occam Edge

Founder, Occam Edge

Founder, Occam Edge

Cindi Bough

Cindi Bough

Managing Director, OGCI Climate Investment

Managing Director, OGCI Climate Investment

Managing Director, OGCI Climate Investment

Colby Hastings

Colby Hastings

Senior Director, Residential Energy, Tesla

Senior Director, Residential Energy, Tesla

Senior Director, Residential Energy, Tesla

Colleen Calhoun

Colleen Calhoun

Operating Partner, The Engine

Operating Partner, The Engine

Operating Partner, The Engine

Corinne Still

Corinne Still

Partner, Apollo Global Management

Partner, Apollo Global Management

Partner, Apollo Global Management

Dan Shugar

Dan Shugar

Co-Founder and CEO, Nextracker

Co-Founder and CEO, Nextracker

Co-Founder and CEO, Nextracker

David Crane

David Crane

Former CEO, NRG

Former CEO, NRG

Former CEO, NRG

Dorian West

Dorian West

Co-Founder, Electric Hydrogen

Co-Founder, Electric Hydrogen

Co-Founder, Electric Hydrogen

Doug Moorehead

Doug Moorehead

COO, ENGIE North America, Inc.

COO, ENGIE North America, Inc.

COO, ENGIE North America, Inc.

Drew Baglino

Drew Baglino

Former SVP, Tesla and CEO, Heron

Former SVP, Tesla and CEO, Heron

Former SVP, Tesla and CEO, Heron

Gabriel Kra

Gabriel Kra

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Prelude Ventures

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Prelude Ventures

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Prelude Ventures

Howard Wenger

Howard Wenger

President, Nextpower

President, Nextpower

President, Nextpower

Jason Green

Jason Green

Founder and GP, Emergence Capital

Founder and GP, Emergence Capital

Founder and GP, Emergence Capital

John Rapaport

John Rapaport

Chief Investment Officer, Keyframe Capital

Chief Investment Officer, Keyframe Capital

Chief Investment Officer, Keyframe Capital

Chief Investment Officer,
Keyframe Capital

Jon Wellinghoff

Jon Wellinghoff

Former Chair, FERC

Former Chair, FERC

Former Chair, FERC

Kiran Bhatraju

Kiran Bhatraju

Founder and CEO of Arcadia

Founder and CEO of Arcadia

Founder and CEO of Arcadia

Kurt Kelty

Kurt Kelty

VP of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability, GM

VP of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability, GM

VP of Battery, Propulsion, and Sustainability, GM

Libby Wayman

Libby Wayman

Investor, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Investor, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Investor, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

President and Founder, Intersect

President and Founder, Intersect

President and Founder, Intersect

Lynn Jurich

Lynn Jurich

Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chair, Sunrun

Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chair, Sunrun

Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chair, Sunrun

Marc van Gerven

Marc van Gerven

Non-Executive Director, AES

Non-Executive Director, AES

Non-Executive Director, AES

Mark Hartney

Mark Hartney

Principal, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Principal, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Principal, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Maryrose Sylvester

Maryrose Sylvester

Former President of US Electrification, ABB

Former President of US Electrification, ABB

Former President of US Electrification, ABB

Mateo Jaramillo

Mateo Jaramillo

Co-Founder and CEO, Form Energy

Co-Founder and CEO, Form Energy

Co-Founder and CEO, Form Energy

Matt Maloney

Matt Maloney

Former Head of Energy and Resource Innovation, SVB

Former Head of Energy and Resource Innovation, SVB

Former Head of Energy and Resource Innovation, SVB

Nicole Systrom

Nicole Systrom

Strategic Advisor, Galvanize

Strategic Advisor, Galvanize

Strategic Advisor, Galvanize

Page Crahan

Page Crahan

General Manager, Tapestry at X

General Manager, Tapestry at X

General Manager, Tapestry at X

Richard Kauffman

Richard Kauffman

Former Board Chair, Generate Capital & NYSERDA

Former Board Chair, Generate Capital & NYSERDA

Former Board Chair, Generate Capital & NYSERDA

Rick Needham

Rick Needham

Chief Commercial Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Chief Commercial Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Chief Commercial Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Sam Adeyemo

Sam Adeyemo

Co-Founder, Aurora Solar

Co-Founder, Aurora Solar

Co-Founder, Aurora Solar

Saul Griffith

Saul Griffith

Founder and Chief Scientist, Rewiring America

Founder and Chief Scientist, Rewiring America

Founder and Chief Scientist, Rewiring America

Urvi Parekh

Urvi Parekh

Former Head of Global Energy, Meta

Former Head of Global Energy, Meta

Former Head of Global Energy, Meta

Veery Maxwell

Veery Maxwell

Founding Partner, Galvanize

Founding Partner, Galvanize

Founding Partner, Galvanize

Our Values

Courage

It takes courage to completely reimagine and rebuild the biggest industries in the world. We are here to take the early risk so that founders can bring their visions to life.

Courage

It takes courage to completely reimagine and rebuild the biggest industries in the world. We are here to take the early risk so that founders can bring their visions to life.

Courage

It takes courage to completely reimagine and rebuild the biggest industries in the world. We are here to take the early risk so that founders can bring their visions to life.

Courage

It takes courage to completely reimagine and rebuild the biggest industries in the world. We are here to take the early risk so that founders can bring their visions to life.

Collaboration

No single startup or venture fund can transform these industries alone. We collaborate closely with founders, corporate leaders, and fellow investors to lead the way—together.

Collaboration

No single startup or venture fund can transform these industries alone. We collaborate closely with founders, corporate leaders, and fellow investors to lead the way—together.

Collaboration

No single startup or venture fund can transform these industries alone. We collaborate closely with founders, corporate leaders, and fellow investors to lead the way—together.

Collaboration

No single startup or venture fund can transform these industries alone. We collaborate closely with founders, corporate leaders, and fellow investors to lead the way—together.

Creativity

The structures and technologies of the past century won’t take us where we want to go. It’s creativity—the ability to envision and execute what’s never been done before—that powers the development and deployment of transformative solutions.

Creativity

The structures and technologies of the past century won’t take us where we want to go. It’s creativity—the ability to envision and execute what’s never been done before—that powers the development and deployment of transformative solutions.

Creativity

The structures and technologies of the past century won’t take us where we want to go. It’s creativity—the ability to envision and execute what’s never been done before—that powers the development and deployment of transformative solutions.

Creativity

The structures and technologies of the past century won’t take us where we want to go. It’s creativity—the ability to envision and execute what’s never been done before—that powers the development and deployment of transformative solutions.

History

Over a decade
driving innovation

Powerhouse was founded in 2013 as an incubator for clean energy entrepreneurs. In 2017, we evolved from incubation to advisory services with the launch of Powerhouse Innovation, a consulting firm that partners with leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. Building on that success, we launched Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 to back seed-stage startups developing innovative software across energy, mobility, and industry. Our experience working across the ecosystem for over a decade provides a unique perspective that no other platform can match.

Powerhouse was founded in 2013 as an incubator for clean energy entrepreneurs. In 2017, we evolved from incubation to advisory services with the launch of Powerhouse Innovation, a consulting firm that partners with leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. Building on that success, we launched Powerhouse Ventures in 2018 to back seed-stage startups developing innovative software across energy, mobility, and industry. Our experience working across the ecosystem for over a decade provides a unique perspective that no other platform can match.

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Widely respected because we’ve helped it grow.

Meet the founders, investors, and corporate leaders who have built this industry - and those that are taking it to the next level - at our annual party, New Dawn, coming October 22nd, 2026.

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