Nhu Energy provides innovative digital operating technology that transforms distributed energy resources into resilient energy storage microgrids.
These microgrids deliver year-round ROI, clean energy, and reliable uninterrupted power for mission-critical commercial-industrial, utility, and defense facilities.
Solutions are de-risked upfront with state-of-the-art hardware-in-the-loop simulation testing and supported over the asset’s life through trademarked Operating Technology as a Service (OTaaS®).
Grid reliability and resiliency remain challenged because distributed energy resources (DER) and microgrids have yet to drive transformative change in electric power systems.
Nhu Energy addresses this gap with high-performing digital operating technology (OT) that enables clean, flexible, and resilient distributed power at scale.
Our interoperable Operating Technology as a Service (OTaaS®) solutions deliver proven value to mission-critical facilities, including:
- Year-round clean energy for hospitals and similar facilities
- 22% reduction in demand charges
- 24/7 clean, uninterrupted backup power for operating rooms and ICUs
- Instantaneous power continuity from 100% clean energy for utility distribution circuits on grid loss
By reducing reliance on vulnerable legacy infrastructure, Nhu Energy’s technology evolves with transforming power systems, creating expanding opportunities for new entrants and innovative business models.
Leadership & Expertise
Nhu Energy is led by a highly competent, collaborative team with deep expertise in power systems, controls, and digitalization.
- Rick Meeker – Founder & CEO
40 years in technology development and implementation. Founded two startups, led growth at FSU Center for Advanced Power Systems, and directed major industry-government-research collaborations. - Mike Maheu – VP, Digitalization
Over 25 years in industry with expertise in agile development, DevOps, cloud deployment, and security. Former senior partner in an enterprise cloud services firm that successfully exited.
Key Advisors
- Ricardo Schneider – Former President & CEO, Danfoss Turbocor
- Du Nguyen – Retired Chief Scientist, Siemens Mentor Graphics, Intel, and Synopsys
- Kay Stephenson – CEO, DataMaxx
- Peter McLaren – Retired Director, FSU Center for Advanced Power Systems
- Triveni Singh – Retired Assistant General Manager, City of Tallahassee Electric Utility
The core team features low turnover, advanced degrees in engineering, physics, and computer science, and proven ability to deliver complex power and controls solutions.
Nhu Energy enters the market through developers, engineers, installers, suppliers, owners, and operators of DER and microgrids in commercial-industrial, utility, and defense sectors.
Initial sales typically lead to long-term relationships via recurring OTaaS® support agreements.
Customer Acquisition & Positioning
- Strong relationships, qualifications, and track record drive wins
- Often engaged by developers, EPC firms, energy storage/inverter suppliers, and installers
- First-mover advantage in healthcare and utility distribution circuit microgrids
Strategic Partnerships for Scale
- Microgrid/DER developers and financiers
- EPC firms
- Energy storage, power electronics, and solar suppliers
- End-users and third-party owner-operators
- Universities and national labs (especially FSU and NREL) for technology development and talent
- Leading DevOps firm for innovative software edge
These partnerships position Nhu Energy as the preferred digital OT solution for high-value applications.
Nhu Energy generates revenue through a scalable, high-margin model focused on deployment and recurring services.
Current Revenue Streams
- Initial Deployment
Sophisticated digital control, optimization, and visualization/reporting solutions - Technology Licensing
Core technologies licensed with each deployment - OTaaS® Support Contracts
Base support fees plus share of revenues/savings from optimization and grid services
Future growth emphasizes scalability with minimal customization, targeting niches with first-mover advantage (healthcare and utility microgrids). Recurring OTaaS® and grid services revenue will drive increasing share of total revenue, with margins rising to ~50% within 24-36 months as software COGS decline. The company can achieve 8x-10x current sales volume with roughly 2x personnel.
Investment Opportunity
Nhu Energy is seeking $4 million to provide an 18-month runway, targeting 6x-10x revenue growth, breakeven in 2026, profitability in 2027, and 40% EBITDA margin by 2028.
Nhu Energy is a C Corp with zero dilution to date.
Use of Proceeds
- Add Capacity to Scale
Increase personnel and tools/facilities (2x personnel → 10x revenue) - Business Development & Marketing
Focused effort targeting 10x booked sales in 24 months - Certifications & Listings
For OT technologies in microgrid applications - Legal Strengthening
Additional IP filings, contracts, and agreements - Business Processes & Infrastructure
Streamline operations
With Oversubscription
- Begin build-out of Nhu Operation & Control Center (NOCC)
- Expand technology certifications in commercial-industrial, utility, and DoD sectors
Backed by 10 years of R&D with universities and national labs, Nhu Energy’s solutions are commercially deployed in groundbreaking applications and ready to scale 8-10x in 24 months.
The company holds exclusive IP rights to a growing suite of proprietary and patented technologies branded as Advanced Systems for Clean Energy Transformation (ASCENT®), including:
- Operating Technology as a Service (OTaaS®)
Performance-guaranteed, continuously improved digital solutions - NhuCTL
Full-featured microgrid and DER control and energy management system - DOCTDER®
Patented predictive AI energy optimization technology (co-invented with FSU) - NhuADR®
Certified automated demand response solution for utility program revenue - SunDial®
Cloud-native visualization, analysis, reporting, and notification platform
Additional proprietary methods enable rigorous hardware-in-the-loop testing and de-risking before field deployment.
Nhu Energy has been primarily funded through non-dilutive grants and founder investment. No angel or venture funding to date.
Key Funding Sources
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Energy Grants | SETO/FAASSTeR, multiple STTR Phase I & II awards (DOCTdER, ECCDS, floating solar innovations), plus sub-recipient roles on DOE, California Energy Commission, and Office of Naval Research projects |
| Founder Investment | >$400,000 |
