Budderfly Ranked No. 1 in Energy on Fast Company’s List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Leading Energy-as-a-Service Company Ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s Overall List of World’s Most Innovative Companies
SHELTON, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Headline and first paragraph of release should read that Budderfly is ranked first in the energy category (instead of second).
The updated release reads:
BUDDERFLY RANKED NO. 1 IN ENERGY ON FAST COMPANY’S LIST OF THE WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES OF 2025
Leading Energy-as-a-Service Company Ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s Overall List of World’s Most Innovative Companies
Budderfly, the preferred sustainability partner for commercial businesses, today announced it has been named number 25 on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, while ranking first in the energy category.
This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses shaping industry and culture through their innovations, setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
“Fast Company’s recognition of Budderfly as one of the world’s most innovative companies underscores the importance of what we’ve built—an entirely new approach to accessing energy that’s delivering real economic, operational, and environmental benefits for our customers,” said Al Subbloie, CEO of Budderfly. “Our model isn’t just about cutting energy costs—it’s about holistically upgrading and managing energy infrastructure without the capital burden or complexity for businesses. We’re making it simple: we fund and deploy high-efficiency technology, eliminate maintenance headaches, and provide ongoing savings that improve our customers’ bottom line. And, by the way, these businesses are also doing the right thing for the environment.”
Over the past year, Budderfly has been steadily expanding its behind-the-meter energy network for commercial businesses. By aligning energy demand across a growing number of sites, Budderfly is unlocking access to hard-to-reach loads that are often overlooked by utilities and other energy management companies. As this network expands, it is paving the way for small businesses to participate in energy markets, driving additional energy reductions and revenue.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”
The World’s Most Innovative Companies list is Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
About Budderfly
Budderfly, ranked as one of the fastest-growing Energy as a Service (EaaS) companies in the United States, is the premier sustainability partner for businesses and facilities. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software for its customers at no out-of-pocket cost. Businesses benefit from lower energy bills, a reduced carbon footprint, more reliable operations, and an improved customer and employee experience. To date, Budderfly has helped customers avoid more than 200,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. Budderfly ranked on the Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list from 2021 to 2024 and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list from 2023 to 2024. For more information, visit budderfly.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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