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The Illinois edition · 2026

Energycompanies in Illinois

Solar, efficiency, wind, utilities, listed and more: the companies building energy in Illinois, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

249 company profiles9 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
Illinois · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

Recent energy business events in Illinois

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 381 energy companies in Illinois, last 24 months: 15 M&A deals · 10 Contracts · 4 funding rounds · 1 Launch. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Mar 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Leidos acquires Entrust solutions group

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) has completed its previously announced approximately $2.4 billion acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group from Kohlberg, creating a scaled, end-to-end energy…

Energy infrastructure
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Generac Holdings acquires Enercon engineering

Generac Holdings Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to…

Power equipment manufacturing
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Generac acquires Enercon engineering

Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) ... announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc.

Power equipment / Industrial enclosures
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Generac Holdings acquires Enercon engineering

Generac Holdings Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc.

Power Equipment
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Leidos acquires Entrust solutions group

Reston-based engineering and technology firm Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ENTRUST Solutions Group from private equity firm Kohlberg for $2.4 billion…

Power design firm
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Unifrutti Group acquires Safco

UAE – Unifrutti Group has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Safco, known locally as Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru, from Rio King and minority shareholders, strengthening its table grape…

Table grape farming and production
ContractSupply

Suncoke energy · client: Cleveland-cliffs

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. have agreed to a 3-year extension of their cokemaking agreement, under which SunCoke will provide 500 thousand tons of…

ContractService

Heniff transportation systems · client: Clean vision

Clean Vision Corporation ("Clean Vision") and Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC ("Heniff") are pleased to announce a logistics services agreement to support loading and distribution of…

Logistics services
M&AMerger · Completed

Atlantic city electric acquires Exelon

For Atlantic City Electric's customers, the March merger with Exelon Corp. has some new benefits.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Exelon acquires Atlantic City Electric's parent company

Exelon Corp., the owner of the Oyster Creek nuclear plant in Lacey, completed its $6.83 billion acquisition of Atlantic City Electric's parent company on Wednesday after Washington D.C.…

Utilities
ContractSupply

Broadwind energy · client: Na

Broadwind Energy recently announced the receipt of a $19.5 million tower order for production in its Manitowoc tower plant beginning later this year.

Wind Energy
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Suncoke energy acquires Phoenix global

The recent acquisition of Phoenix Global for $325 million further diversifies SunCoke’s portfolio by adding electric arc furnace operations and expanding its reach into new international…

ContractTechnology

GE · client: Exelon

GE has landed a large deal with energy giant Exelon to deploy its Predix software suite across its nuclear, wind and gas generation assets.

Energy
LaunchOptoAI™

Exelon

The Deloitte IndustryAdvantage™ approach helped Exelon strategically integrate OptoAI™, an AI-powered drone analytics platform, to enhance efficiency and accuracy of field operations.

AI-powered drone analytics platform
ContractSupply

Invenergy · client: Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms has struck four new agreements with renewable energy developer Invenergy to secure an additional 791 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind power, the companies announced on…

Renewable Energy
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Illinois tool works acquires CFC International

Worldwide holographic and specialty coated film manufacturer CFC International, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Illinois Tool Works Inc.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Illinois tool works acquires PolySpec L.P.

PolySpec L.P. has been acquired by Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW).

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Adco global acquires Eternabond

ADCO Global, through its Michigan-based operating subsidiary ADCO Products, has acquired EternaBond®, Mundelein, IL.

ContractSupply

Invenergy · client: Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V.

Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. expects to reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions by 260,000 tons annually through the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Chicago-based…

Energy
ContractService

The Gavilon Group, LLC · client: Advanced bioenergy

Subsidiaries of The Gavilon Group, LLC announced on Aug. 8 that it has entered into multi-service commercial agreements with subsidiaries of Advanced BioEnergy, LLC with dry mill ethanol…

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Adco global acquires Millennium Adhesive Companies

ADCO Global, through its Michigan-based operating subsidiary ADCO Products, has acquired the Millennium Adhesive Companies, including Millennium Adhesive Products Inc., WTT Systems LLC…

Adhesives, sealants
FundingSeries Seed

Clean Core Thorium Energy

Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) has raised a $15.5M Series Seed round of financing to advance the ANEEL fuel – a patented blend of thorium & HALEU designed to be seamlessly deployed…

Investors Singapore-based family office, Sumant Sinha, Lakshmi Narayanan, Deepak Parekh
Nuclear energy

Energy companies in Illinois, by funding and team

Few energy companies in Illinois publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 249 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of online gambling and gaming services

Oil & gas downstream
US$562.00mSeries D · Feb 2012
21+25% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Produce and generate of power by wind, hydro electric, and coal fired

Non- renewable power generation
US$409.00mSeries D · Sep 2022
—Not available
Physical commerce
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Provider of lead-acid battery technologies

Electricity transmission & distribution equipment
US$29.00mSeries C · Jun 2008
17-70% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
23 yr2003
—No postings tracked

Developer of nuclear energy projects

Nuclear energy
US$18.05mSeed · Feb 2025
—Not available
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

It is a distributed solar and storage project developer focused on strengthening communities, the grid, and climate stability

Utilities
US$10.00mSeries A · Oct 2023
36LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Supplier of electricity

Utilities
US$3.50mSeries A · Jun 2023
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of plastic processing and recycling machinery

Bioenergy
US$2.58mAngel · Nov 2018
13+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Provider of biofuel technology and energy consulting services

Bioenergy
US$1.85mSeed · Mar 2025
161+2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of outdoor recreation equipment and accessories

Bioenergy
US$120kSeed · Dec 2014
—Not available
E-commerce - product
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois.

Utilities
—None recorded
6,300+46% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
119 yr1907
—No postings tracked

Provider of science and engineering research national laboratory service

Energy regulatory & industry bodies
—None recorded
4,706+4% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
80 yr1946
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies

Wind energy
—None recorded
18,918-22% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
114 yr1912
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Nicor Gas is an energy company headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.

Oil & gas midstream
—None recorded
3,900recorded
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
72 yr1954
—No postings tracked

Developer of solar and wind energy projects

Wind energy
—None recorded
3,754+19% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
135 yr1891
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.

Electricity transmission & distribution equipment
—None recorded
3,500+70% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
115 yr1911
—No postings tracked

Natural gas distribution company

Oil & gas downstream
—None recorded
746LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
176 yr1850
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

SunCoke Energy has become the largest independent producer of high-quality metallurgical coke in the Americas.

Global 2000
—None recorded
1,172+75% vs previous recordrecorded
Physical commerce
—
—No postings tracked

CCI is a manufacturer and innovator of wire and cable and other electrical products.

Electricity transmission & distribution equipment
—None recorded
1,001+550% vs previous recordrecorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
56 yr1970
0none in 3 months

A.L.P. is an industrial firm that specializes in designing and manufacturing lighting components for other technical industries.

Energy efficiency
—None recorded
1,000recorded
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
54 yr1972
—No postings tracked

Heavy fabrications, gearing, and industrial solutions provider for diverse industries

Wind energy
—None recorded
114-2% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Provider of energy services with an electric and natural gas distribution

Nuclear energy
—None recorded
18,761-4% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months

Provider of hydro pump repair, engineering, and other services

Oilfield services
—None recorded
575+3% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
57 yr1969
0none in 3 months

Heniff Transportation Systems is a transportation company that offers liquid chemical transport services.

Oil & gas midstream
—None recorded
331recorded
Fee-for-service
28 yr1998
—No postings tracked

Crude oil refining company

Oil & gas midstream
—None recorded
242+14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
96 yr1930
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Weil-McLain | Advancing Hydronic Heating Since 1881

Energy efficiency
—None recorded
302+2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months
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Solar energy companies

Solar project developers, equipment providers and energy services companies.

  1. Cultivate Power

    It is a distributed solar and storage project developer focused on strengthening communities, the grid, and climate stability

    Utilities
    See in list
  2. Econergy

    Developer of solar and wind energy projects

    Solar energy
    Website
  3. New Generation Power International

    Developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects

    Hydro power
    Website
  4. Verde Solutions

    National leader providing turnkey sustainable energy solutions and commercial energy consulting

    Solar energy
    Website
  5. Tron

    Provider of solar panel installation services

    Solar energy
    Website

Energy efficiency & lighting companies

Energy efficiency, lighting and building energy management companies.

  1. a.l.p.

    A.L.P. is an industrial firm that specializes in designing and manufacturing lighting components for other technical industries.

    Energy efficiency
    See in list
  2. Connorco

    Connor Co.

    Energy efficiency
    See in list
  3. elevate energy

    Elevate Energy is a community of thinkers and doers who educate the people on efficiency use of energy.

    Services for energy efficiency
    See in list
  4. Luminii

    Manufacturer of smart LED lighting controllers and lighting products

    Energy efficiency
    See in list
  5. Light Efficient Design

    Provider of luxury limousine and vintage car hire services

    Energy efficiency
    See in list

Wind energy companies

Wind project developers, turbine makers and energy infrastructure companies.

  1. Sargent & Lundy

    Developer of solar and wind energy projects

    Wind energy
    See in list
  2. Goldwind Americas

    Manufacturer & developer of wind turbines

    Wind energy
    See in list
  3. New Generation Power International

    Developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects

    Hydro power
    Website
  4. Nextwind

    Wind turbine design and licensing for next-generation offshore innovations

    Wind energy
    Website
  5. Windfree

    Installers of renewable energy systems

    Solar energy
    Website

Utilities & power distribution companies

Electricity utilities, distribution equipment and grid companies.

  1. Cultivate Power

    It is a distributed solar and storage project developer focused on strengthening communities, the grid, and climate stability

    Utilities
    See in list
  2. Power 1 Energy

    Supplier of electricity

    Utilities
    See in list
  3. comed (commonwealth edison)

    ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois.

    Utilities
    See in list
  4. s&c electric company

    S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.

    Electricity transmission & distribution equipment
    See in list
  5. Prairie State Generating Company

    Company produces clean coal energy services

    Utilities
    See in list

Public energy companies in Illinois

Publicly listed energy companies based in Illinois.

  1. Illinois Tool Works

    Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies

    Wind energy
    See in list
  2. suncoke energy

    SunCoke Energy has become the largest independent producer of high-quality metallurgical coke in the Americas.

    Global 2000
    See in list
  3. Broadwind Energy

    Heavy fabrications, gearing, and industrial solutions provider for diverse industries

    Wind energy
    See in list
  4. Exelon

    Provider of energy services with an electric and natural gas distribution

    Nuclear energy
    See in list
  5. Three P Utility

    Provider of liquid and gas pipeline construction and related services

    Oilfield services
    Website
7 companies in Illinois

Energy startups in Illinois

Recently founded energy companies in Illinois.

  1. Nova Clean Energy

    Developer of solar and wind energy power projects

    Solar energy
    Website
  2. Power Jewel Brokers

    Supplier of solar equipment providing financing options such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and loans

    Solar energy
    Website
  3. Garyzions

    Provider of power plant operations, maintenance management, and engineering consulting

    Services for energy efficiency
    Website
  4. ZekiTek

    Developer of integrated renewable energy generation and electrical charging systems

    Wind energy
    Website
  5. Marsim Energy

    Engineering firm provides technical advisory and consulting for power generation and distribution

    Solar energy
    Website
10 companies in Illinois

Energy companies hiring in Illinois

Energy companies in Illinois with hiring activity.

  1. Cultivate Power

    It is a distributed solar and storage project developer focused on strengthening communities, the grid, and climate stability

    Utilities
    See in list
  2. Energy CX

    Provider of biofuel technology and energy consulting services

    Bioenergy
    See in list
  3. Argonne National Laboratory

    Provider of science and engineering research national laboratory service

    Energy regulatory & industry bodies
    See in list
  4. Illinois Tool Works

    Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies

    Wind energy
    See in list
  5. Sargent & Lundy

    Developer of solar and wind energy projects

    Wind energy
    See in list
22 companies in Illinois
Mobile reach

Top 8 energy apps from Illinois

The most-installed Android apps published by energy companies headquartered in Illinois — 218K installs between them. 8 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 8
1

Peoples Gas Chicago

by Peoples Gas

Installs183K
Rating4.554K ratings
Installs, year on year+24%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

ProTools

by Weil

Installs7K
Rating4.1814 ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Connor Co. OE Touch

by Connorco

Installs645
Rating—
Last updatedOct 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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6

ANS Conference Attendee App

by ANS

Installs422
Rating—
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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Capital & corporate activity

Energy funding and M&A across the United States

3,243 recorded equity rounds have gone to 21,944 energy companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Illinois compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months41

US$3.88bn

equity rounds, last 24 months160

US$11.31bn

raised over five yearsUS$34.77bn

743 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Illinois15

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into energy in the United States

amount rounds
$5.5bn2018125
$5.0bn2019117
$1.8bn2020118
$4.5bn2021120
$8.2bn2022170
$6.2bn2023169
$4.9bn2024137
$7.9bn2025116
$3.0bn202631

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$8.24bn across 170 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$91.50m3 rounds · median US$45.75m
SeedUS$546.78m359 rounds · median US$781k
Series AUS$3.15bn172 rounds · median US$9.06m
Series BUS$5.25bn70 rounds · median US$20.40m
Series CUS$3.91bn41 rounds · median US$53.98m
Series D+US$17.85bn65 rounds · median US$245.00m
Private equityUS$3.98bn33 rounds · median US$187.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Solar energyUS$11.40bn202 rounds · 150 companies
Nuclear energyUS$10.20bn101 rounds · 38 companies
Oil & gas upstreamUS$3.38bn71 rounds · 49 companies
Non- renewable power generationUS$2.84bn17 rounds · 12 companies
Services for energy storageUS$1.74bn29 rounds · 22 companies
Wind energyUS$1.40bn40 rounds · 28 companies
BioenergyUS$675.76m39 rounds · 27 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Illinois

14Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Illinois tool works4
  2. Leidos2
  3. Generac Holdings2
  4. Adco global2
  5. Generac1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Enercon engineering3
  2. Entrust solutions group2
  3. Safco1
  4. Exelon1
  5. Atlantic City Electric's parent company1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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The financials above are one chapter. The full energy landscape of Illinois maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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Energy funding in Illinois

9 energy companies in Illinois have recorded equity funding, US$1.04bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Illinois

Meet the people behind energy companies in Illinois. 59 of 249 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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The most common specialisations among energy companies in Illinois. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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