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GridPoint

Subscription-based energy management and EV charging

Overview

GridPoint provides an energy management platform that helps commercial properties, property managers, and utility partners improve energy efficiency and resiliency. Its subscription-based model gives customers access to tools that monitor and control energy use, deliver actionable insights, and optimize consumption from day one without upfront hardware costs. The company also offers building-centric EV charging solutions, monitoring usage and peak demand to reduce costs and enable revenue opportunities through demand response programs. Unlike some competitors that require large upfront investments, GridPoint focuses on ongoing savings, easier adoption, and a path to a more stable and sustainable power grid. The overall goal is to lower energy bills for clients while contributing to grid stability and sustainability.

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About GridPoint

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Why GridPoint is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnergyEnterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$579.4M

Headquarters

Reston, VA

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • On November 4, 2026, GridPoint targeted 2 gigawatts of distributed storage across its footprint.
  • Panda Express, Walgreens, and Wendy's validate enterprise demand across multi-site retail portfolios.
  • March 26, 2025 funding added $45 million and opened Japan and South Korea.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell from 274 in 2023 to 186 in 2026, signaling contraction.
  • If battery storage stalls in 2027, GridPoint remains a commoditized building-controls vendor.
  • PJM's 2028/2029 capacity cap shrinks upside if GridPoint misses enrollment and dispatch.

What makes GridPoint unique

  • 20,000-building installed base gives GridPoint unmatched distribution for storage, DR, and software upsells.
  • Adrian De Luca returned November 4, 2026, bringing founder credibility and grid expertise.
  • GridPoint stacks HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, demand response, and batteries into one subscription platform.

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Funding

Total Funding

$579.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

14 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

7%
Associated Press
Nov 5th, 2026
GridPoint targets 2GW of battery storage across 20,000 sites as co-founder De Luca returns as CEO

GridPoint, a commercial energy platform used in more than 20,000 US buildings, plans to add on-site battery storage, targeting 2 gigawatts (GW) of distributed capacity. Co-founder Adrian De Luca returns as chief executive officer to lead the expansion. US power demand is set to hit records in 2026 and 2027, driven by AI data centres and manufacturing. Commercial electricity rates rose 42% across GridPoint sites over five years, and PJM Interconnection's capacity price cleared at its $325 per megawatt-day cap for 2028/2029. Batteries could cut bills by up to an additional 15% at qualifying sites, on top of the typical 20% savings. Stored energy can also earn payments through utility and capacity programmes. De Luca joins from I Squared Capital.

GridPoint
Sep 12th, 2026
GridPoint Raises $45M in Strategic Funding as it Plans International Expansion

RESTON, VA. – March 26, 2025 – GridPoint, a recognized leader in energy management technology that decarbonizes commercial buildings and unlocks excess grid capacity, announced the completion of $45M in investment, anchored by Marunouchi Innovation Partners (MIP), a climate tech fund sponsored by Mitsubishi Corporation. The $20M investment by MIP will accelerate GridPoint’s growth and open the door for international expansion into Japan and South Korea.

Affinity Group Publishing
Jun 16th, 2026
The Top Energy Management Software vendors according to the FeaturedCustomers Summer 2026 Customer Success Report.

The Top Energy Management Software vendors according to the FeaturedCustomers Summer 2026 Customer Success Report. FeaturedCustomers releases the Summer 2026 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report. COOPER CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Today FeaturedCustomers published the Summer 2026 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report to give prospects better insight on which Energy Management Software would work best for their business according to real customer references. The highest rated vendors according to the Summer 2026 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report are: Market Leaders - Ameresco, Atrius, EnergyCAP, ETAP, GridPoint, IGS Energy, Landis+Gyr, PSI Software, Schneider Electric, and Stem were given the highest "Market Leader" award. Market Leaders are vendors with a substantial customer base & market share. Market Leaders have the highest ratio of customer reference content, content quality score, and social media presence relative to company size. Top Performers - 360 Energy, Arcadia, BrainBox AI, EnergyElephant, ENTOUCH, Galooli, Gridium, Powerhouse Dynamics, ResourceKraft, Spacewell Energy, Survalent, Uplight, and Veolia were awarded "Top Performer" honors. Top Performers are vendors with significant market presence and enough customer reference content to validate their vision. Top Performers' products are highly rated by its customers but have not achieved the customer base and scale of a Market Leader relative to company size. Rising Stars - aedifion, CIM, Clockworks, Analytics, Energiency, Ento, Evergen, and MRI eSight were awarded the "Rising Star" honor. Rising Stars are vendors that do not have the market presence of Market Leaders or Top Performers but understand where the market is going and has disruptive technology. Rising Stars have been around long enough to establish momentum and a minimum amount of customer reference content along with a growing social presence. About the Summer 2026 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report: The customer success report is based on over 2,000 pieces of verified customer reference content. A vendor's overall customer success score is reached via a weighted average of their Content, Market Presence, and Company Scores. Of the vendors listed in the FeaturedCustomers' Energy Management Software category, 31 vendors met the minimum requirements needed to be considered for the customer success report. About FeaturedCustomers: FeaturedCustomers, the world's only customer reference platform for B2B business software and services, helps potential B2B buyers research and discover business software and services through vendor validated customer reference content such as customer testimonials, success stories, case studies, and customer videos. Every day the platform helps influence the purchasing decisions of thousands of B2B buyers in the final stages of their buying cycle from Fortune 500 companies to SMB's. For more information, visit https://www.featuredcustomers.com. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Energy News do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

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Apr 11th, 2025
GridPoint announced the appointment of Derek Booth as CEO

GridPoint announced the appointment of Derek Booth as CEO.

The Financial Analyst
Mar 27th, 2025
GridPoint Secures $45M to Boost Global Energy Grid Modernization

GridPoint secures $45M to boost global energy grid modernization.

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