Vote for the 2025 Green Future Gala Nominees!

We are very excited to announce that the public voting period for our Green Future Gala Awards is now open! Each year, at our Green Future Gala, ACT recognizes exceptional companies, organizations, and individuals in the climate economy who have gone above and beyond in six specific categories.

The Alliance for Climate Transition (ACT) hosts the Green Future Gala to honor and recognize individuals, organizations, and startups making outstanding contributions to drive the clean energy transition. These awards highlight innovative achievements within the clean energy sector and emphasize the importance of leadership, collaboration, and dedication to sustainability. By celebrating these awardees, ACT aims to inspire others to pursue groundbreaking solutions that address climate change, promote economic growth, and ensure a just and equitable energy future for all.

Read more about all of the amazing nominees, and cast your vote here!

Clean Energy Company of the Year

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Abode Energy Management-

Meet Abode Energy Management , one of this year’s standout nominees at ACT’s 2025 Green Future Gala Awards.

Headquartered in Massachusetts, Abode has rapidly scaled its impact across New England. In 2024 alone, the company grew its team by 71%, supported over 3,000 contractors, and helped more than 10,000 homeowners make smart choices about clean heating and decarbonization.

Abode played a key role in shaping the region’s clean energy landscape through programs like the Mass Save Electrification Program, MassHousing’s Energy Saver Home Loan, and MassCEC’s Home Navigator—all while keeping customers at the center of their mission.

Their work proves that residential electrification can be scalable, effective, and equitable.

AM Batteries-

Based in Billerica, MA, AM Batteries is behind the first commercial-ready dry electrode manufacturing process in the U.S. Their Powder to Electrode™ technology slashes energy use by 75%, eliminates toxic solvents, and paves the way for cleaner, more cost-effective, and higher-performing batteries.

With $74M raised from major players like Toyota Motor Corporation , Porsche Cars North America , and TDK Electronics , AM Batteries is scaling fast. Their 62-person team is deeply rooted in Massachusetts’ R&D ecosystem and is helping lead the push for secure, domestic battery production.

New Leaf Energy-

New Leaf Energy, Inc. is leading the charge toward a renewable future as a solar and energy storage developer with deep roots in Massachusetts and impact across the U.S.

Headquartered in Lowell, New Leaf Energy brings technical and policy expertise to the table, developing both distribution and transmission-scale projects and working hand-in-hand with communities and stakeholders to create lasting clean energy solutions. Their team is known for forging consensus, not just pushing projects forward, but advancing policies that align with state climate and decarbonization goals.

New Leaf Energy doesn’t just develop projects, they help shape the future of the clean energy economy.

Restoration Resources-

For over 50 years, Restoration Resources has been preserving Maine’s built environment and the communities it represents with a mission-first approach grounded in integrity, quality, and sustainability.

This family-owned business delivers energy-efficient building restoration and weatherization services that prioritize affordability, historic preservation, and environmental responsibility. Their work helps keep homes livable, heating costs low, and neighborhoods intact, especially in rural and working-class communities.

With a rare commitment to excellence, Restoration Resources guarantees all workmanship and materials for life—a testament to their belief that lasting buildings make for lasting community.

Elateq-

Meet Elateq , a 2025 Green Future Gala Awards nominee tackling one of the most urgent climate challenges, clean water access, with breakthrough technology.

Elateq’s patented, energy-efficient “all-in-one” water treatment system removes heavy metals, pathogens, toxic chemicals, and nutrients—all while keeping costs and maintenance low. Compared to traditional Reverse Osmosis systems, Elateq delivers superior performance, lower energy use, and a much simpler user experience.

As contamination grows more widespread, Elateq is setting a new standard for advanced, scalable, and sustainable water treatment.

Revision Energy-

ReVision Energy isn’t just installing solar panels—they’re building a clean energy movement rooted in justice, equity, and shared prosperity.

As a certified B Corp and 100% employee-owned, ReVision puts people and planet first. Their work goes far beyond solar installations—they advocate for inclusive climate policy, support over 100 nonprofits through their Community Impact Initiative, and invest directly in the well-being of their employees and the resilience of local communities.

With a reputation for technical excellence and a deep commitment to systems change, ReVision Energy is redefining what clean energy leadership looks like in New England and beyond.

Emerging Company of the Year

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Active Surfaces-

Active Surfaces is revolutionizing solar—bringing clean energy to places traditional panels can’t go.

Born at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and backed by top climate investors, Active Surfaces has developed ultra-lightweight, flexible solar panels that are over 100x lighter than conventional systems and can be installed 10x faster. With no need for racking, penetrations, or heavy infrastructure, their technology unlocks rooftop real estate that was previously untouchable—powering everything from commercial buildings to off-grid sites and even space missions.

This isn’t just next-gen solar—it’s a scalable platform for clean power anywhere, designed to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.

Aruna Revolution-

Aruna Revolution is transforming the disposable hygiene industry with a groundbreaking climate solution: fully compostable menstrual pads made from agricultural by-products.

Headquartered in Halifax and led by a woman-of-colour founder, Aruna’s patent-pending fibers are circular, waste-free, and high-performance—outpacing traditional "biodegradable" options that still rely on cotton or bamboo. Already in use across schools, health networks, and public spaces, Aruna is proving that climate innovation can be inclusive, scalable, and rooted in local supply chains.

CargoB-

CargoB is revolutionizing short-distance travel with the first on-demand electric cargo bike service for everyday consumers in the U.S.—not just couriers or commercial fleets.

Headquartered in Boston, CargoB is making car-free living more accessible, practical, and climate-friendly. Their app-accessible, high-capacity e-bikes offer a zero-emission alternative for moving kids, groceries, and gear, perfect for the 50% of daily trips under 3 miles, and the 30% under just one.

With a model rooted in equity, sustainability, and urban mobility, CargoB is helping cities reduce congestion and pollution while giving residents a new kind of freedom on two wheels. This is innovation that’s clean, convenient, and made for real life.

CYVL-

CYVL is reimagining how cities understand and manage their infrastructure—using advanced 3D mapping and AI-powered analytics to assess roads, sidewalks, and other public assets with speed and precision.

From small towns to state agencies, Cyvl is already partnering with dozens of public-sector clients nationwide. Backed by leading venture firms and innovation hubs like MassChallenge and Greentown Labs , Cyvl is scaling fast—proving that smarter infrastructure is not just possible, but essential for a more efficient and just future.

H2Ok Innovations-

H2Ok Innovations is bringing intelligence to industrial water use, combining spectral sensors with AI-powered analytics to help manufacturers dramatically reduce water, energy, and chemical consumption.

Global brands are already using H2Ok’s smart systems to cut down on waste, downtime, and inefficiency in their facilities. By providing real-time visibility into fluid usage during production, H2Ok empowers factory operators to make faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective decisions.

Founded by sibling duo Annie and David Lu in 2021, and now based out of Greentown Labs, H2Ok has grown from pilot projects to full-scale commercial deployments with a team of 25+ and a mission to transform industrial sustainability from the inside out.

Macrocycle-

MacroCycle Technologies is unlocking full circularity in plastics and textiles with its breakthrough zero-carbon chemical recycling platform, SolvoGenesis™.

By transforming PET packaging and textile waste into virgin-quality plastic and polyester, MacroCycle offers a powerful alternative to fossil-based materials without compromising on performance or price. Their recycled PET is a drop-in solution for packaging and textile brands, enabling companies to meet sustainability goals without trade-offs.

With the potential for zero carbon emissions and full material recovery, MacroCycle is redefining what’s possible in circular manufacturing—making waste-free, climate-smart production a reality.

Partnership of the Year

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Franklin Cummings Tech , Schneider Electric, & Boston Global Investors-

The Building Energy Management Lab at Franklin Cummings Tech is more than a classroom—it’s a visionary collaboration shaping the future of Boston’s green economy.

This innovative partnership between Franklin Cummings Tech, Schneider Electric , and 10 World Trade ( Boston Global Investors ) addresses a critical challenge: building a clean energy workforce ready to lead.

Here’s what makes this partnership stand out, including hands-on education using cutting-edge energy management tools, scholarships and faculty investment funded by 10 World Trade, and workforce pipelines aligned with real industry needs.

Schneider Electric brings its global leadership in energy systems, while Boston Global Investors grounds this effort in real-world development—making clean tech education part of the city’s infrastructure, not just its institutions.

Citizens Energy Corporation & Schneider Electric-

Citizens Energy Corporation and Schneider Electric are powering resilience through innovation.

In September 2023, the two organizations marked the first full year of operations for a groundbreaking microgrid project at the 137-acre Daughters of Mary of Immaculate Conception campus in New Britain, Connecticut. Built to honor the legacy of Mother Mary Jennifer Carroll, this project isn’t just about clean energy—it’s about community protection and purpose.

Together, Citizens Energy and Schneider Electric delivered 1.2 MW of solar generation, 1.4 MWh of battery storage, and Island-mode capability for off-grid resiliency

The system ensures uninterrupted, reliable power for distressed families and children living at the former convent, demonstrating how strategic partnerships can merge climate action with social impact.

Clean Energy NH & Green Wave Electric Vehicles-

Clean Energy NH and Green Wave Electric Vehicles are accelerating the Granite State’s clean energy transition—one electric vehicle at a time.

Clean Energy NH represents over 650 clean tech businesses, municipalities, and individuals, providing resources and advocacy to support the state’s clean energy industries, policymakers, and communities.

Green Wave EV, New Hampshire’s first and only dedicated EV dealership, is on a mission to save the planet with awesome, affordable cars—from $5,000 to $50,000. Every purchase includes a free warranty, financing options, and the planting of 100 trees.

This is public-private partnership done right: expanding EV adoption across communities and income levels, strengthening the state’s clean energy economy, and pairing policy expertise with on-the-ground climate solutions

Clean Energy NH and Green Wave EV are proving that when advocacy meets accessibility, we all drive toward a cleaner future.

Groton Electric Light & Lightshift Energy-

Groton Electric Light and Lightshift Energy are showing how small-town innovation can deliver big climate wins.

Together, they’ve developed Groton II—a 3 MW battery storage and microgrid system that not only cuts energy costs through peak shaving but also provides backup power to the local elementary school. That means lower bills for residents and critical public safety benefits when it matters most.

Groton II marks the second 3 MW project in the Lightshift/GELD partnership—proof that when clean energy developers and local utilities team up, communities win.

rStream & University of Massachusetts Amherst-

rStream and University of Massachusetts Amherst are redefining what campus sustainability can look like—one AI-powered audit at a time.

Founded by UMass alumni Ian Goodine and Ethan Walko, rStream has teamed up with UMass Dining and Sustainability Services to pilot AuditPRO: a trailer-based, AI-enabled recycling system that audits and begins sorting waste in real time.

What began as a student-led kiosk has evolved into a one-ton-per-hour mobile sortation trailer—deployed on campus in Fall 2023. The result? Fewer recyclables ending up in landfills and smarter data for long-term sustainability planning.

Startup Supporter of the Year

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Ben Downing at The Engine

Benjamin Downing , Chief Growth Officer at The Engine , has dedicated his career to advancing climate and clean energy innovation in Massachusetts and beyond.

Before joining The Engine, Ben served as Vice President for New Market Development at Nexamp, where he led strategic growth across new geographies and guided the company’s entry into the energy storage market. Earlier in his career, he represented the state’s largest Senate district as a State Senator, championing climate policy and community resilience.

At The Engine, he’s inspiring entrepreneurs, connecting them to resources, and pushing Massachusetts forward with vision and purpose—helping scale climate solutions that will shape our clean energy future.

Cvic Innocent at Frankenbuild Ventures-

Dr. Cvic Innocent , founder of Frankenbuild Ventures , is redefining what venture capital looks like—and who it serves. Her firm invests in hardtech innovation across energy, infrastructure, and the blue economy, building solutions that align directly with the IPCC’s climate and sustainability recommendations.

From NASA engineer to Harvard Medical research faculty, Dr. Innocent’s journey began at Kingsborough Community College and has taken her through a PhD at Cornell, a postdoc at Oxford, and recognition as one of only 25 national, women-led fund managers selected by Recast Capital and Pivotal Ventures.

Her achievements include debuting a first-of-its-kind AI tool at the United Nations, earning recognition as a Top 5 Rising Star by MTLC, and shaping national conversations on bias in VC. Through Frankenbuild Ventures, she is opening doors for founders and innovations that will define the climate future.

Hadas Webb at FedTech-

Hadas Webb , Director of Climate Tech & Clean Energy at FedTech , is helping entrepreneurs launch climatetech startups powered by breakthrough science from top research universities and federal labs.

Since 2015, FedTech has been accelerating technologies at the intersection of government, academia, and industry—supporting diverse entrepreneurs as they transform cutting-edge research into real-world climate solutions.

Through its startup studio model, FedTech pairs emerging innovations with aspiring founders, providing mentorship, funding access, and a launchpad to scale. In the Northeast alone, programs like the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio have helped launch 130+ startups tackling everything from solid-state batteries to carbon capture to sustainable food.

Ratel Consulting LLC-

Ratel Consulting LLC is a growth strategy and advisory firm dedicated to helping cleantech innovators thrive. Based in Cambridge, MA, Ratel has built its services around the needs of the Greater Boston cleantech cluster and the global innovators driving a cleaner future.

Since its founding in 2017, Ratel has helped clients raise tens of millions of dollars, win Fortune 500 customers, and stand out in a competitive global marketplace. Their expertise spans market intelligence, competitive analysis, product benchmarking, and commercialization strategy—turning groundbreaking ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions.

As an advocate and force multiplier for the cleantech community, Ratel is more than a consulting firm, they’re a trusted partner propelling startups toward lasting impact. By empowering emerging technologies to succeed, they’re fueling innovation that will define the climate economy.

Community Impact Award

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Action for Boston Community Development-

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) is a powerhouse nonprofit transforming lives across Boston. As a Community Action Agency, ABCD creates pathways out of poverty by partnering with families and communities to ensure everyone can thrive.

Through more than 75 programs, ABCD provides essential tools and resources that empower people who have been systemically marginalized. From economic opportunity to health support and climate equity initiatives, ABCD’s work embodies a vision of racial, social, health, wealth, and climate justice for all.

By centering community leadership and equity, ABCD demonstrates how thoughtful, inclusive action can change systems and create lasting impact.

Climate Salon-

Climate Salon is proving that climate solutions can start with a single conversation—and grow into lasting change.

This Boston-based nonprofit creates intimate, ideas-driven gatherings where climate meets other fields—technology, policy, art, business, and beyond. Through small group discussions led by innovative leaders, Salons bring together startup founders, investors, public servants, community organizers, and the climate curious to share ideas, spark collaborations, and imagine bold solutions.

In just the past year, Climate Salon has expanded across Massachusetts and into other states, building trust across sectors and channeling proceeds to climate justice initiatives in local communities. By bridging ecosystems and fostering genuine connection, they’re growing the climate economy from the ground up.

Emerald Cities Collaborative-

Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) is a national nonprofit network advancing racial, economic, and climate justice through community-driven strategies. Since 2009, ECC has built equitable, sustainable communities across five U.S. regions, including the Northeast, Northwest, Bay Area, Southern California, and DC.

By centering frontline communities, especially communities of color, ECC ensures that the benefits of the clean energy transition—economic opportunities, climate investments, and decision-making power—flow directly to those most impacted. Their work spans clean energy, water & food, economic inclusion, climate resilience, and participatory democracy, creating replicable models that empower communities to thrive.

GreenRoots-

GreenRoots, Inc. is showing what true environmental justice looks like—where clean energy, climate resilience, and community power grow hand-in-hand.

Based in Chelsea, MA, this trailblazing nonprofit has spent the past year delivering big wins, including planning a local microgrid to boost resilience and cut pollution, helping 200+ families access home energy upgrades, training the next generation through youth climate fellowships, and expanding a clean air sensor network to monitor pollution and heat risks

Through bilingual outreach, immigrant leadership, and grassroots organizing, GreenRoots isn’t just responding to climate challenges—they’re reshaping systems so that the benefits of clean energy and resilience reach everyone.

Environmental Justice Achievement Award

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Tarshire "Tarshie" Battle-

Tarshire Battle, MA, MPA , founder and executive director of Roots2Empower is redefining environmental justice in Rhode Island. Based in Pawtucket, Tarshie leads a nonprofit that empowers formerly incarcerated individuals and underserved youth through programs that combine food sovereignty, reentry support, and climate equity.

Roots2Empower transforms vacant lots into thriving community spaces, where participants learn to grow food, build small businesses, and reconnect with the land. Tarshie’s holistic approach integrates wellness, civic engagement, and sustainable agriculture, ensuring that frontline voices are included in state climate planning and decision-making.

A 2021 NESAWG Mutual Aid Award recipient, Tarshie embodies leadership rooted in justice, equity, and community care, inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards across Rhode Island.

Tarun Bothra-

Tarun Bothra , co-founder of Saathi , is redefining menstrual health and environmental sustainability through innovation and equity.

Saathi’s biodegradable sanitary pads crafted from banana and bamboo fiber are more than a product: they are a movement. By providing affordable, safe hygiene solutions to women in underserved communities, the company empowers those most impacted by menstrual inequity while creating additional income for local farmers. Their all-women manufacturing team not only drives economic independence but also fosters community pride.

Every pad avoids plastic waste, reduces CO₂ emissions, and prevents landfill overflow—proving that health, dignity, and the environment are deeply connected. By using ethically sourced, sustainable raw materials and upcycling agricultural waste, Saathi champions a circular economy while tackling the social taboo around menstruation.

From improving women’s health to protecting our planet, Tarun Bothra’s leadership demonstrates how addressing environmental justice means creating solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and transformative.

Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru-

Wawa Gatheru is a bold, visionary leader driving climate justice rooted in racial equity, intergenerational empowerment, and systemic change.

Her journey began in Connecticut, where she led the state’s first Youth Climate Lobby Day and founded UCAFE at the University of Connecticut to combat food insecurity—bridging grassroots action with lasting policy change. Her influence soon reached the national stage, earning recognition in U.S. Senator Chris Murphy’s book The Hidden Cost of College.

As founder and executive director of Black Girl Environmentalist (BGE), Wawa has built a national platform creating leadership pipelines for Black girls, women, and gender-expansive youth in the environmental sector. Programs like the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship ensure that historically excluded voices are at the center of climate solutions.

From speaking at the United Nations to serving on the boards of Earthjustice and Greenpeace USA, and appearing on MSNBC to challenge dominant narratives, Wawa’s work embodies justice-driven leadership. She remains deeply connected to the communities that shaped her, proving that environmental progress is strongest when it is equitable, inclusive, and community-led.

Gail Latimore-

Gail Latimore has dedicated more than 25 years to advancing equitable, sustainable communities through visionary nonprofit leadership. As Executive Director of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (CSNDC) since 1998, Gail has guided the organization through exponential growth—expanding services, building partnerships, and ensuring that development meets the needs of residents first.

Under her leadership, CSNDC has created over 200 units of affordable housing, laying the foundation for long-term stability, equity, and environmental responsibility in Boston’s Codman Square. Her work integrates responsible urban planning with community health and climate resilience, ensuring that housing is not just affordable, but sustainable.

Gail has been at the forefront of community-led transformation for decades. As a founding board member of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and an active voice on numerous boards—from the National NeighborWorks Association to the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations—her influence extends far beyond her own neighborhood.

Gail Latimore’s career reflects the heart of environmental justice: rooting change in community, creating opportunity, and building for the future.

Nakia Navarro-

Nakia Navarro , founder of Building Audacity Inc , is transforming the future of food systems by creating STEM-focused, agriculture-based pathways for Black youth and other youth of color. Since 2019, her nonprofit has been working to dismantle systemic barriers in food access and empower communities through food justice and food sovereignty.

Through Building Audacity’s Food Justice programming, youth and families gain more than fresh, locally grown produce—they gain control over how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. The organization distributes fresh food from New England farms, offers nutrition education on preparing these foods, and provides a groundbreaking AgTech pathway featuring a hydroponic center, makerspace, and paid-to-learn opportunities in agricultural technology.

Nakia’s work bridges equity, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring that historically excluded communities are not only included in but are leaders of the food systems of tomorrow.