GridPoint Inc., a Roanoke energy company, is expanding its Roanoke office and seeking technology professionals with skills in software and hardware engineering, data analysis, system operations and project management.The company recently welcomed 13 new employees to Roanoke and expects to fill more positions this year. GridPoint, which in late 2009 acquired Roanoke-based ADMMicro, provides smart energy solutions for business, government, residential and utility customers.
Operations in Roanoke remain focused on providing commercial enterprises with energy management and advanced sub-metering systems that provide detailed visibility and control over energy use, optimizing consumption and cost-effectively managing energy expenses.
Customers include public sector and Fortune 500 businesses, including leading national retail, pharmacy and restaurant chains.
“When GridPoint acquired ADMMicro, we expected to grow this office and have since increased our employee base by 30 percents," says John Clark, executive VP of GridPoint. "The Roanoke Valley has a great talent pool for technology companies, and we look forward to expanding our team further with professionals who are passionate about creating an efficient, clean energy system.”
GridPoint also provides leading utilities, including Xcel Energy, Duke Energy and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, with smart grid software solutions that integrate, aggregate and manage distributed sources of load, storage and generation.
GridPoint enables consumers to manage their energy consumption through a wide range of efficiency products and services including renewable generation systems. The company was named to the 2009 Global Cleantech 100 and selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2008.
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