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GridPoint CEO to Join Panel Discussion at Goldman Sachs Global Sustainability Forum

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Carbon, ESG, Efficiency, Goldman Sachs, Machine learning, Sustainability, Goldman Sachs asset management factor model, Environment, John Danzenbaker, Shell, Electricity, Automation, CEO, William D. Johnson (CEO), Technology, Kilowatt-hour, Goal, GridPoint, Marketing, Renewable energy

RESTON, Va. , Sept. 28, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark Danzenbaker, CEO at GridPoint, will share expert insight on energy efficiency, decarbonization and grid reliability.

Key Points: 
  • The Goldman Sachs Global Sustainability Forum will bring together industry leaders to share insight on the opportunities and challenges of sustainable investing, measuring impact and meeting sustainability goals as well as the role innovation, regulation and ESG play on returns and capital flow.
  • Earlier this year, GridPoint received a $75M strategic investment by Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Sustainable Investing Group and Shell Ventures, the global corporate venture capital arm of Shell.
  • Mark Danzenbaker is the CEO of GridPoint, a leader in building energy management and optimization technology that decarbonizes commercial buildings and drives grid modernization.
  • Danzenbaker joined GridPoint in 2009 and has served in several leadership positions, including senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management, before being named CEO in 2016.

Branch Energy Announces $4.5 Million in Seed Funding

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Electricity production is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide and accounts for 25% of US emissions. Transitioning the electricity grid to green energy is therefore critical to reducing the effects of climate change. Recent catastrophes like the black outs in Texas and the fires in California highlight that the current energy system is struggling to cope with climate-related change. Branch Energy is setting out to help by showing consumers that green energy can actually save them money, time and hassle -- and by providing a dramatically better customer experience than incumbent energy providers.

Key Points: 
  • Branch Energy - a tech-powered, green energy provider focused on helping consumers reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints - has raised $4.5 million in its seed round.
  • Branch Energy is setting out to help by showing consumers that green energy can actually save them money, time and hassle -- and by providing a dramatically better customer experience than incumbent energy providers.
  • Branch Energy will initially launch in the US in states with deregulated energy markets (where consumers are able to choose their energy provider).
  • In these markets, Branch Energy will offer customers 100% green energy, be their interface for billing, payment and customer service while also helping them install and finance smart energy devices.