CEO

Emerald Energy
Emerald Energy sources, assesses, and trains clean energy technicians specializing in heat pumps, EVs/batteries, wind, and solar. The company provides B2B services to contractors, EPCs, unions, and community colleges through a mobile-first platform offering modularized training. This service addresses the shortage of skilled labor necessary for the expanding renewable energy sector.
- Clean Technology
- Education Technology
- HR Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Product
Problem
The clean energy sector faces a significant shortage of skilled technicians trained to install, maintain, and repair new energy technologies. Traditional training programs are often time-intensive, location-bound, and lack the flexibility required to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. This shortage hinders the widespread adoption of clean energy solutions and limits career opportunities in this growing field.
Solution
Emerald Energy provides a B2B workforce development platform that sources, assesses, and trains clean energy technicians. The company offers modular, mobile-first training solutions accessible across devices, enabling technicians to upskill between jobs. Emerald Energy partners with contractors, unions, and community colleges to deliver targeted training in high-demand areas such as heat pumps, electric vehicles/batteries, wind, and solar. The platform supports environmental justice by partnering with workforce development organizations and donating courses to disadvantaged communities.
Target Audience
Emerald Energy primarily targets contractors/EPCs, unions, and community colleges seeking to train and upskill their workforce in clean energy technologies.
Features
- Mobile-first platform providing a seamless user experience across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
- Modularized training courses that can be completed between jobs
- Partnerships with contractors/EPCs, unions, and community colleges to deliver industry-relevant training
- Focus on high-growth clean energy sectors including heat pumps, EVs/batteries, wind, and solar
- Environmental justice initiatives through course donations to disadvantaged communities
- Sourcing and assessment tools to identify and recruit potential clean energy technicians