PG&E Announces Finalists for 2025 Pitch Fest: 57 Energy- and Climate-Tech Innovators Selected from 400+ Applicants
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) has selected 57 organizations from over 400 applicants to present at its 2025 Pitch Fest, scheduled for September 23-25 at PG&E's Oakland headquarters. The event focuses on innovations in climate tech, grid modernization, and wildfire resilience.
PG&E has allocated up to $25 million in funding through its Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) for new projects by year-end. The company plans to collaborate with selected vendors to integrate solutions into its systems. The event will feature a headline panel of successful startup co-founders who have previously partnered with PG&E, including leaders from BurnBot, Treeswift, and WeaveGrid.
The selected finalists will present solutions across various categories including Wildfire & Forest Management, EV & DER Management, Customer Electrification, Customer Resiliency, Large Load Management, Undergrounding, and Operational Cost Savings.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) ha selezionato 57 organizzazioni su oltre 400 candidati per presentare al Pitch Fest 2025, previsto dal 23 al 25 settembre presso la sede di PG&E a Oakland. L'evento si concentra su innovazioni nel climate tech, modernizzazione della rete e resilienza agli incendi boschivi.
PG&E ha assegnato fino a 25 milioni di dollari di finanziamento attraverso l'Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) per nuovi progetti entro la fine dell'anno. L'azienda intende collaborare con i fornitori selezionati per integrare le soluzioni nei propri sistemi. L'evento avrà una tavola rotonda principale con i co-fondatori di startup di successo che hanno già collaborato con PG&E, tra cui i responsabili di BurnBot, Treeswift e WeaveGrid.
I finalisti selezionati presenteranno soluzioni in diverse categorie tra cui Gestione di incendi boschivi e foreste, Gestione EV & DER, Elettrificazione dei clienti, Resilienza dei clienti, Gestione di carichi elevati, cablaggio sotterraneo e Risparmio sui costi operativi.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) ha seleccionado 57 organizaciones de más de 400 solicitantes para presentar en su Pitch Fest 2025, programado del 23 al 25 de septiembre en la sede de PG&E en Oakland. El evento se centra en innovaciones en tecnología climática, modernización de la red y resiliencia frente a incendios forestales.
PG&E ha asignado hasta 25 millones de dólares de financiación a través de su Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) para nuevos proyectos antes de fin de año. La empresa planea colaborar con los proveedores seleccionados para integrar soluciones en sus sistemas. El evento contará con un panel principal de cofundadores de startups exitosas que ya han trabajado con PG&E, incluidos los líderes de BurnBot, Treeswift y WeaveGrid.
Los finalistas seleccionados presentarán soluciones en diversas categorías, como Gestión de incendios forestales y bosques, Gestión de EV y DER, Electrificación de clientes, Resiliencia de los clientes, Gestión de grandes cargas, Cableado subterráneo y Ahorro de costos operativos.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG)은 400여 명의 지원자 중 57개 조직을 선정해 2025 Pitch Fest에서 발표하도록 확정했습니다. 이 행사는 9월 23~25일 PG&E의 오클랜드 본사에서 열리며, 기후 기술, 그리드 현대화, 산불 회복력 분야의 혁신에 중점을 둡니다.
PG&E는 연말까지 새로운 프로젝트를 위해 Electric Program Investment Charge(EPIC)를 통해 최대 $25백만의 자금을 배정했습니다. 선정된 공급업체와의 협력을 통해 솔루션을 시스템에 통합할 계획입니다. 또한 이 이벤트에는 PG&E와 이미 파트너십을 맺은 성공적인 스타트업의 공동 창립자들이 참여하는 헤드라인 패널이 포함되며, BurnBot, Treeswift, WeaveGrid의 리더들이 소개됩니다.
선정된 결선 진출자는 산불 및 숲 관리, EV 및 DER 관리, 고객 전기화, 고객 회복력, 대형 부하 관리, 지하화, 운영 비용 절감 등 다양한 범주에서 솔루션을 발표합니다.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) a sélectionné 57 organisations sur plus de 400 candidatures pour présenter lors du Pitch Fest 2025, prévu du 23 au 25 septembre au siège de PG&E à Oakland. L'événement met l'accent sur les innovations en technologies climatiques, modernisation du réseau et résilience face aux incendies de forêt.
PG&E a accordé jusqu'à 25 millions de dollars de financement via le Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) pour de nouveaux projets d'ici la fin de l'année. L'entreprise prévoit de collaborer avec les fournisseurs sélectionnés pour intégrer les solutions dans ses systèmes. L'événement sera accompagné d'un panel principal réunissant des co-fondateurs de startups à succès ayant déjà collaboré avec PG&E, notamment les dirigeants de BurnBot, Treeswift et WeaveGrid.
Les finalistes sélectionnés présenteront des solutions dans différentes catégories telles que Gestion des incendies et forêts, Gestion des VE et DER, Electrification des clients, Résilience des clients, Gestion de grandes charges, câblage souterrain et Économies de coûts opérationnels.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) hat 57 Organisationen aus über 400 Bewerbern ausgewählt, um beim Pitch Fest 2025 vorzustellen, das vom 23. bis 25. September in der Zentrale von PG&E in Oakland stattfindet. Die Veranstaltung konzentriert sich auf Innovationen in Klimatechnologie, Netzmodernisierung und Waldbrandresilienz.
PG&E hat bis zu 25 Millionen Dollar an Finanzierung über das Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) für neue Projekte bis Jahresende bereitgestellt. Das Unternehmen plant, mit ausgewählten Anbietern zusammenzuarbeiten, um Lösungen in seine Systeme zu integrieren. Die Veranstaltung wird eine Haupt-Podiumsdiskussion mit den Co-Gründern erfolgreicher Startups beinhalten, die bereits mit PG&E zusammengearbeitet haben, darunter Führungskräfte von BurnBot, Treeswift und WeaveGrid.
Die ausgewählten Finalisten werden Lösungen in verschiedenen Kategorien präsentieren, darunter Waldbrand- und Forstwirtschaft, EV- & DER-Management, Kundenelektrifizierung, Kundendurch resilienz, Großlasten-Management, Undergrounding (unterirdische Verkabelung) und Betriebskostenersparnisse.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) اختارت 57 منظمة من أكثر من 400 متقدم ليعرضوا في Pitch Fest 2025، المزمع عقده في 23-25 سبتمبر في مقر PG&E في أوكلاند. يركّز الحدث على الابتكارات في تكنولوجيا المناخ، وتحديث الشبكة، ومرونة حرائق الغابات.
خصصت PG&E ما يصل إلى 25 مليون دولار للتمويل من خلال Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) لمشروعات جديدة حتى نهاية العام. تخطط الشركة للتعاون مع الموردين المختارين لدمج الحلول في أنظمتها. سيضم الحدث جلسة رئيسية مع مؤسسي شركات ناشئة ناجحة تعاونوا مسبقاً مع PG&E، بمن فيهم قادة من BurnBot وTreeswift وWeaveGrid.
سيقدم المتأهلون النهائيون حلولاً عبر فئات متعددة بما في ذلك إدارة الحرائق والغابات، إدارة المركبات الكهربائية وDER، Electrification العملاء، مرونة العملاء، إدارة الأحمال الكبيرة، التمديد تحت الأرض (الأرضي)، وتوفير التكاليف التشغيلية.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) 已从超过400名申请者中筛选出 57个组织，在2025年 Pitch Fest 上进行展示，活动定于9月23-25日在 PG&E 位于奥克兰的总部举行。活动聚焦于气候科技、电网现代化以及野火韧性方面的创新。
PG&E 通过 Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) 为新项目分配最高 2500万美元 的资金，截止今年底完成。公司计划与入选供应商合作，将解决方案整合到其系统中。活动将设有由此前与 PG&E 合作过的成功初创公司共同创始人领衔的主场讨论小组，成员包括 BurnBot、Treeswift 和 WeaveGrid 的领导者。
入围决赛的选手将就多类目展示解决方案，包括野火与森林管理、EV 与 DER 管理、客户电气化、客户韧性、大负载管理、地下化以及运营成本节省。
- Up to $25 million in funding available for new projects
- Strong interest with over 400 applicants demonstrating robust innovation pipeline
- Diverse range of solutions across critical utility sectors
- Direct path to implementation through PG&E's systems
- None.
Event to include a headline panel of leading startup co-founders
Selected from a pool of more than 400 applicants, these companies represent the next wave of innovation in climate tech, grid modernization, and wildfire resilience.
Building on the momentum of PG&E's past Innovation Summits and Pitch Fest events, this year's gathering reinforces the company's leadership in surfacing and scaling breakthrough solutions to
"Pitch Fest is one of the most impactful ways we connect with the energy and climate tech ecosystem," said Mike Delaney, Vice President, Utility Partnerships and Innovation, PG&E. "We're excited to accelerate solutions that can make our grid safer, more sustainable, and more affordable — and we're energized by the creativity and commitment of this year's presenters."
With up to
The funding is available through PG&E's electric R&D budget under the public purpose program Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC).
EPIC enables
2025 Pitch Fest will also feature a day-one headline panel of leading energy and climate-tech co-founders who have recently partnered with PG&E through its innovation programs: Anukool Lakhina (CEO, BurnBot), Steven Chen (CEO, Treeswift) and John Taggart (President, WeaveGrid). These three co-founders will be in conversation with Quinn Nakayama, Senior Director of Grid Research Innovation and Development, PG&E, offering insights to entrepreneurs on how to successfully begin, develop, and sustain partnerships with PG&E and other utilities.
Pitch Fest Themes & Finalists
During Pitch Fest, each organization will have 15 minutes to present their respective solution to PG&E decision makers. The organizations participating in 2025 Pitch Fest include:
Wildfire & Forest Management
- Climformatics
- Firescape
- GridIntel
- Growvera
- ISL Analytics
- Loamist
- Opal AI
- Pinepeak
- Pyrologix & Vibrant Planet
- Technosylva
- EcoPhi
- GridVisibility
- IFD Technologies
- ORKID
- Pratexo
- University of
California ,San Diego (UCSD)
EV & DER Management
- Alderbuck Energy
- BluWave-ai
- Critical Loop
- DG Matrix
- Maiven Energy
- OPF Energy
- Plexigrid
- SwitchDin
- Switched Source
- T.rex AI
- The Mobility House & WeaveGrid
- The Mobility House & Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL)
Customer Electrification
- Maiven Energy
- Recurve
- WattCarbon
- Wherobots
Customer Resiliency
- Base Power
- CraftStrom Solar
- Critical Loop
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
- Pila Energy
Large Load Management
- Atlas Power Technologies
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
- Leaptran
- Piq Energy
- Quanta Technology & Reactive Technologies
- Smart Power Networks
- VoltageAI
Undergrounding
- Advanced Spade Company
- Case Western Reserve University
- Infleqtion
- Path Power
- Phoenix Boring
- We Think Global
Operational Cost Savings
- Camus Energy
- Emerald AI
- Neara
- Rayfield Systems
- Splight
- TerrAssist AI
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and
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