Chipmunk Energy partners with large commercial and industrial electricity users to design, finance, install, and operate behind‑the‑meter distributed energy resources such as solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging stations. Using a co‑ownership model, it lowers upfront capital costs while allowing clients to capture savings, net‑metering credits, and revenue from demand‑response programs, handling all project phases and ongoing optimization so businesses can focus on their core operations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Commercial and industrial electricity users face rising energy costs, grid reliability issues, and complex regulatory incentives, making it difficult to achieve cost savings and energy resilience on their own.
Solution
Chipmunk Energy partners with businesses to design, finance, install, and operate behind‑the‑meter distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging stations. Through a co‑ownership model, the company reduces upfront capital expenditures while allowing the client to reap the financial benefits of asset ownership, including lower demand charges, net‑metering credits, and participation in demand‑response programs. Chipmunk handles all project phases—from site assessment and permitting to construction, commissioning, and ongoing performance optimization—so the client can focus on core operations. Continuous monitoring and data‑driven adjustments maximize return on investment and ensure the assets adapt to changing market conditions and policy incentives.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large commercial and industrial electricity consumers—such as manufacturers, data centers, warehouses, and fleet operators—seeking to lower energy expenses, improve resilience, and generate new revenue streams from on‑site DERs.
Features
- Co‑ownership financing that lowers initial CapEx while sharing revenue from energy savings and grid services
- Full‑service project delivery covering feasibility studies, permitting, installation, and integration with existing facilities
- Integrated solar, battery, and EV‑charging solutions tailored to the client’s load profile and sustainability goals
- Real‑time performance monitoring and automated optimization to capture peak‑shaving, arbitrage, and demand‑response opportunities
- Assistance with federal and state incentives, tax credits, and accelerated depreciation to further reduce net costs
- Ongoing operations and maintenance managed by Chipmunk to ensure reliability and maximize asset lifespan