Technology often improves personal efficiency, but it also has the power to make nearly everything more efficient. As climate change starts taking its toll on the planet and the population continues to balloon, reducing our energy use and replacing it with cleaner alternatives is vital. These Boston tech companies are helping to improve efficiency with technology.
Food production and greenhouse gases have become major concerns, but Indigo is approaching both of these issues through sustainable farming practices. The company works with farmers to provide solutions that boost soil health while limiting carbon production. Indigo also harnesses microbes from resilient plants to reinforce crops, enabling farmers to protect the environment while growing their profitability in the process.
Many green-minded people don’t want to wait for energy companies to make the switch to greener sources, instead opting to create their own energy with solar panels. But those can be expensive. Sungage Financial helps connect customers with funding for solar tech, partnering with installers and investors to help homeowners save.
EnergySage provides a marketplace for solar energy. Installers can provide quotes to interested homeowners. The company also provides information on solar energy, helping homeowners understand if solar energy is right for them.
Getting propane delivered may not be the most efficient process, but Tank Utility is making it better. By monitoring tank levels, deliveries can be scheduled to increase efficiency. For consumers, it makes reordering simpler, while suppliers can know exactly how much is needed in a delivery and reduce unnecessary transport costs.
Solar power is a very green option, but many people can’t access it. Whether they live in shady areas, rent their homes or live in larger buildings where they can’t control what goes on their roof, 90 million Americans can’t implement solar. Solstice Initiative connects customers with those generating solar energy, helping to reduce dirty power sources.
Energy isn’t the only thing that could stand to be greener — food waste can really affect the environment in a range of ways. Spoiler Alert enables food-focused businesses to recover value from otherwise wasted food. The system helps manage donations, coordinate fulfillment, and capture revenue and tax benefit documentation.
