Top 4 Green Energy startups in Chicago

July 05, 2024 | By Alexander Gillet

1
Funding: $122M
AMP Americas turns cow poop into renewable natural gas to fuel major trucking fleets, such as UPS. The startup builds and operates on-farm renewable natural gas projects, and it was the first company to bring dairy renewable natural gas to market.
2
Funding: $89.5M
NanoGraf is building batteries that operate at extreme temperatures and after they've been crushed or punctured. These batteries are used in Defense applications.
3
Funding: $750K
NETenergy is a thermal energy storage company that is creating a thermal battery designed to offset peak electricity load.
4
Funding: $225K
Influit Energy specializes in nanotechnology, and develops rechargeable, safe, electric fuel for cars and military vehicles.
Editor: Alexander Gillet
Alexander Gillet is a senior editor for EnergyStartups. He has a deep background in energy sector and startups. Alexander graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability and has written over 250 articles on energy technology for various websites. In his free time, Alexander enjoys yoga, camping and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can contact Alexander at alexgillet(at)energystartups(dot)com