Betsy B. Anderson

Distributed Energy Systems Corp. develops advanced technology related to hydrogen production and fuel cell applications. It operates through two subsidiaries, Proton Energy Systems, Inc. and Northern Power Systems, Inc. Proton is engaged in designing, developing, selling and manufacturing on-site hydrogen gas delivery systems. Northern has a range of businesses, including the design and sale of power generation equipment, engineering, procurement and construction of distributed power systems, the design and sale of direct drive wind turbines, and the servicing of fossil fuel power generation equipment. Distributed Energy Systems was founded on May 19, 2003 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

Draker Corp. provides solar performance and asset management solutions. It offers performance monitoring and control of solar power systems services. The firm specializes in designing, monitoring, and management technologies for commercial, industrial and utility-scale PV project portfolios. The company was founded by Kathy Rossman and Anthony J. Rossman in 1999 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT.

Hydro One LLC produces and distributes nutritional supplements. The company was founded by Sammy Nasrollahi, Babak Baban and Mark Fields in 2006 and is headquartered in Greenwood, SC.

South Carolina Research Authority provides research and commercialization services. It caters maritime technologies, metals and advanced materials, ordnance, health and bioscience, technology services and solutions, and alternative energy. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Creative Microsystems Corp. develops and modifies computer software and packaging. It focuses on technical challenges from the idea stage through proof of concept, prototyping, and pilot production. The company was founded by Bill Parker and Julie Parker in 2005 and is headquartered in Waitsfield, VT.