RioNadi wins DeltaClimeVT Energy & secures pilot project with Burlington Electric Department
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) proudly announces RioNadi as the peer-selected winner of its DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025 business accelerator, following a four-month intensive program designed to fast-track energy innovation in Vermont. In addition to the $25,000 award, RioNadi secured a pilot project with Burlington Electric Department (BED) to test its electric vehicle monitoring and payment system technologies.
Twelve entrepreneurs from the six early-stage energy companies across the U.S. graduated from the Energy 2025 during a June 12 ceremony at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. Each team pitched to a room of advisors, sponsors, and mentors, outlining their plans to scale their companies and support Vermont’s energy goals.
“This experience with DeltaClimeVT has been valuable, especially the feedback we received from the cohort companies” said Hong Durandal, president and founder of RioNadi. “This experience helped us to really focus on our messaging and to think about what the business is all about.”
RioNadi develops user-friendly and reliable software that integrates EV charging, distributed renewable energy, and power utilities to enhance service reliability and user experience.
Energy 2025 – Meet the Ninth Cohort
Now in its ninth cohort, DeltaClimeVT is a Vermont-based business accelerator managed by VSJF. The program connects entrepreneurs with Vermont’s energy ecosystem to help meet Vermont’s Climate Action Plan goals. Participants benefit from the world-class ecosVC™ curriculum, pilot project opportunities, investor exposure, and mentorship.
The 2025 cohort focused on technologies including EV charging, distributed energy, load management, climate resilience, and emissions reduction. All companies are actively working with Vermont utilities and other organizations to bring value to Vermont and the address Vermont’s energy needs in the future.
• RioNadi (TX) – Develops software integrating EV charging, distributed renewables, and utilities to enhance grid reliability and user experience. https://web.rionadi.com/
• Revvit (MA) – Offers low-cost Level 1 EV charging for long-dwell locations, reducing installation costs by 80%. https://www.revvit.net
• Siva Powers America (NY) – Manufactures distributed wind turbines for farms and industrial sites, offering low-cost, small-scale wind energy. https://sivapowersamerica.com
• Soraytec (AL) – Provides real-time, IoT-enabled power line monitoring to improve utility asset ROI and reduce outages. https://www.soraytec.com
• Sparkflow (NH) – Harvests electricity from wastewater treatment plant effluent to reduce grid reliance and operating costs. https://sparkflowenergy.com
• VESMA Electric Inc. (NY) – Builds balance-assisted e-bikes for heavy cargo and passenger transport, enhancing local mobility. https://www.vesmaelectric.com
Program Partners and Sponsors
Partners and sponsors of DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025 include Jane’s Trust Foundation, Burlington Electric Department, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, Efficiency Vermont, Green Mountain Power, Vermont Electric Coop, VGS, Vermont Economic Development Authority, EastRise Credit Union, Vermont Electric Power Company, M&T Bank, and VLITE.
About DeltaClimeVT Energy Business Accelerator
The DeltaClimeVT business accelerator is a Vermont-based program serving startup and seed-stage ventures focusing on energy innovation in the energy sector. The program provides an intense accelerated learning and business development process designed to test assumptions, expose and remediate business vulnerabilities, prepare for significant investment, and provide a platform for rapid scaling. As a proven leader in sustainability, Vermont offers participants access to entrepreneurial energy experts throughout the program. The program is managed by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF). deltaclimevt.com
About Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the sustainable development of Vermont’s economy. VSJF provides business assistance, network development, strategic planning, and supply chain coordination in agriculture and food, forest product, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental technology sectors. VSJF was created by the Vermont Legislature in 1995 to partner with state government, private sector businesses, and nonprofits to build a thriving economic, social, and ecological future for Vermont. www.vsjf.org