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Chevron Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Chevron Corporation announced today that Barbara J. Burger, vice president of innovation and president of Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), will retire from the company after 34 years of distinguished service.

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  • Chevron Corporation announced today that Barbara J. Burger, vice president of innovation and president of Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), will retire from the company after 34 years of distinguished service.
  • Under Burgers leadership, CTV has made important strides in its strategy to identify and integrate externally developed technologies and new business solutions with the potential to enhance the way Chevron produces and delivers energy now and into the future.
  • "She has played a significant part in driving innovation, technology and new business solutions within Chevron.
  • Gable, who has been at Chevron for 23 years, currently oversees the development and deployment of downstream-related technology for Chevron.

MathWorks Deepens its Engagement with Greentown Labs, becomes its newest Terawatt Partner

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Greentown was the first incubator partner in the program which has grown to support more than 400 startup incubators and accelerators around the world.

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  • Greentown was the first incubator partner in the program which has grown to support more than 400 startup incubators and accelerators around the world.
  • "Greentown Labs wasour first incubator partner and we have been fortunate to supportmany of its amazingstartupcompanies.
  • MathWorks and Greentown Labs are committed to helping startups innovate faster, reduce their risk through simulation,and ultimately grow into successful companies."
  • "As one of our longest-standing partners, we're thrilled to have MathWorks expanding its engagement with Greentown and our community of climatetech startups," said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs.

Greentown Labs Announces the Healthy Buildings Challenge with Saint-Gobain and MassCEC

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

That's why today, Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain, with support from MassCEC, have launched the Greentown Launch Healthy Buildings Challenge , seeking applications from startups with buildings-related technologies that optimize for the health of people and the climate, together.

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  • That's why today, Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain, with support from MassCEC, have launched the Greentown Launch Healthy Buildings Challenge , seeking applications from startups with buildings-related technologies that optimize for the health of people and the climate, together.
  • This is the second Greentown Launch program that Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain have partnered on, following a successful InNOVAte 2019 Challenge focused on the built environment value chain.
  • Interested entrepreneurs can learn more about both the InNOVAte 2019 Challenge and the Healthy Buildings Challenge at the Fireside Chat: Saint-Gobain Program Flashback event on Tues., June 15 at 1:00 p.m.
  • The Healthy Buildings Challenge is part of the Greentown Launch family of programs, a six-month partnership acceleration program model for startups developed by Greentown Labs.

Bayer Joins Greentown Labs' Corporate Partner Network

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Bayer as the newest member of its growing corporate partner network.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Bayer as the newest member of its growing corporate partner network.
  • Sustainable development and inclusive growth are core elements of Bayer's corporate strategy and vision: "health for all, hunger for none."
  • "Through our partnership, Bayer will gain access to Greentown's global network of early-stage startups that are creating innovations to sustainably advance agriculture.
  • "Greentown Labs is proud to have Bayer joining our network of corporate partners and can't wait to connect its team of experts with our entrepreneurs working in the agtech space," said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs.

Bechtel and Greentown Labs Houston partner to drive energy transition

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'HOUSTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This Earth Day, Bechtel is thrilled to announce our partnership with Greentown Labs in Houston the city\'s first-ever climatetech startup incubator.

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  • b'HOUSTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This Earth Day, Bechtel is thrilled to announce our partnership with Greentown Labs in Houston the city\'s first-ever climatetech startup incubator.
  • "\n"Five years ago, climate change wasn\'t a topic among many conversations in Houston," said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs.
  • Houston is buzzing with incredible climatetech startups, world-leading energy organizations, and a thriving investment community.
  • At Greentown Houston we aim to bring the ecosystem together and collaborate toward our decarbonized future.

SolarFi Announces Houston Expansion as a Part of Greentown Labs Houston Opening

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SolarFi is excited to introduce our flagship product, Priv Pod to Houston, as part of the SolarFi Houston office expansion.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SolarFi is excited to introduce our flagship product, Priv Pod to Houston, as part of the SolarFi Houston office expansion.
  • As a Greentown Labs member, SolarFi will also be participating in the opening of Greentown Labs\' newest facility in Houston on Earth Day on April 22nd.\n"I am positive that our PrivPods will support Houston\'scommitment to creating a sustainable, innovative, environmentally friendly future.
  • We are excited to be a part of Greentown Labs\' launch in Houston."
  • says Antonio Dixon, CEO of SolarFi.\nThe Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, will speak, among other elected officials and partners.

Greentown Labs Opens its Houston Incubator on Earth Day

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

and HOUSTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Exactly one year after releasing its first-ever Climate Action Plan, today the City of Houston is ushering in a new chapter for the energy transition with the official opening of Greentown Labs Houston , the city\'s first-ever climatetech startup incubator.

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  • and HOUSTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Exactly one year after releasing its first-ever Climate Action Plan, today the City of Houston is ushering in a new chapter for the energy transition with the official opening of Greentown Labs Houston , the city\'s first-ever climatetech startup incubator.
  • We are grateful for Greentown Labs and their partners for helping Houston meet our climate goals and become the energy capital of the future.
  • Shell is proud to be a Founding Partner of Greentown Labs Houston," said Gretchen Watkins, President of Shell Oil Company.
  • A committed Greentown Labs partner since 2014, Saint-Gobain was integral to the opening of Greentown Labs\' headquarters, donating over $1 million worth of products and becoming the presenting partner of the building\'s event space.\n"As a Founding Partner for Greentown Houston, Saint-Gobain congratulates Greentown Labs on their grand opening in Houston," said Minas Apelian, Vice President, Internal and External Venturing, Saint-Gobain.

Stanley Black & Decker Joins Greentown Labs as Newest Terawatt Partner

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) as its newest Terawatt Partnerthe highest level of engagement with the incubator.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, today announced Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) as its newest Terawatt Partnerthe highest level of engagement with the incubator.
  • A unique element of their partnershipand an impressive addition to the Greentown communityis the Stanley Black & Decker Tool Shop that Stanley Black & Decker will establish onsite at Greentown's headquarters in Somerville, Mass.
  • "Greentown Labs believes corporations willand mustplay an essential role in solving the climate crisis and we're proud to partner with Stanley Black & Decker because we share this vision," said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs.
  • Stanley Black & Decker and Greentown first collaborated in 2019 on The Greentown Labs Circularity Challengea six-month accelerator program for startups developed in partnership with BASF, one of the world's leading chemical companies.

Greentown Labs Houston Celebrates New Partners at Reveal Ceremony on Feb. 2

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

and HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs Houston (Greentown Houston), the city's first-ever climatetech startup incubator, today announced its network of partners has grown by five with the addition of CenterPoint Energy , Gexa Energy of NextEra Energy Resources , EIV Capital , Wells Fargo , and Williams as its newest Founding and Grand Opening Partners.

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  • and HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs Houston (Greentown Houston), the city's first-ever climatetech startup incubator, today announced its network of partners has grown by five with the addition of CenterPoint Energy , Gexa Energy of NextEra Energy Resources , EIV Capital , Wells Fargo , and Williams as its newest Founding and Grand Opening Partners.
  • At a celebratory ceremony alongside Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Feb. 2, Greentown Houston will reveal what the exterior facade of the building and interior layout will look like once it opens.
  • Greentown Houston is a proud member of the Greater Houston Partnership and is actively involved in the organization's economic development efforts to help Houston lead the global energy transition.
  • "We are thrilled to join Greentown Houston to celebrate this critical step forward in their much-anticipated expansion with the addition of these new partners.

Carbon to Value Initiative Leaders Urban Future Lab, Greentown Labs, and the Fraunhofer USA TechBridge Program Announce Formation of the Carbontech Leadership Council

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

On Oct. 13, Frederic Clerc joined Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering as Director of the Carbon to Value Initiative.

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  • On Oct. 13, Frederic Clerc joined Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering as Director of the Carbon to Value Initiative.
  • With over a decade of experience supporting cleantech startups, the Urban Future Lab scales market-ready solutions to climate challenges.
  • "Greentown Labs is proud to welcome the inaugural members of the Carbontech Leadership Council for the C2V Initiative," said Emily Reichert , CEO of Greentown Labs.
  • Fraunhofer USA is excited to continue our longstanding partnership and support for the upcoming Carbon to Value Initiative."