Incubatenergy Labs® Member Utilities
Our global network of member utilities test and deploy groundbreaking startup technologies. Startups gain access to industry-leading utilities for paid rapid pilots, credibility, and global scaling opportunities.
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Why Work With Incubatenergy Labs®?

Incubatenergy Labs® connects utilities with innovative startups tackling industry-critical needs. Our collaborative open innovation process empowers utilities to stay at the forefront of energy innovation by identifying and testing promising new technologies. The program fosters innovation across the energy sector, speeding up the path to reliable and affordable power.
Access Promising Innovations
Discover and engage with startups working on industry-prioritized innovation needs in areas like AI, grid modernization, demand flexibility, and more.
Collaborative Demonstrations
By collaborating and working together effectively, energy providers can share the potential costs and risks associated with finding and testing new technologies.
Peer Learning
Join utilities across the world to share insights and learn from each other's innovation journeys. Sharing demonstration outcomes helps identify the best-fit technologies for wider adoption.
Our Utility Partners

Startups partnering with Incubatenergy Labs® gain access to a network of 15+ leading utilities ready to engage in quick, paid demonstration projects to validate and scale early-stage technologies.

Voices from the Field

Get an inside look at how innovation moves from concept to implementation. In this section, member utility companies reflect on their experiences partnering with startups, sharing insights on collaboration, pilot projects, and the path to deploying breakthrough energy solutions.

“There’s absolutely no substitute for being able to talk to entrepreneurs and make connections to work on an innovation journey. It’s a privilege to be here and to help this community develop it’s entrepreneurs to solve the problems that we need to solve for our energy future.”
Damian Inglin
Grid Research Innovation and Development, PG&E
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Join Incubatenergy Labs® as a member utility to access early-stage innovations in a collaborative and cost-effective manner. IEL’s streamlined process allows for a swift and thorough evaluation of technology’s potential for broader deployment.
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