ABOUT US
We see EVs differently
What Drives Us
We’re passionate about our mission to accelerate the adoption of bidirectional energy technology solutions through inspiration and innovation, with a foundational belief that the work we’re doing each day is driving progress towards achieving a global renewable energy ecosystem within this generation.
WHO WE ARE
Fermata Energy enables utilities to enhance grid resilience and deploy renewable energy resources quickly by integrating EVs as a grid resource
Accelerating the energy transition with bidirectional charging technology
Founded in 2010, Fermata Energy is the leader in successful V2X bidirectional charging systems. We are:
- the first to have bidirectional charging systems commercially deployed in the U.S. for light duty vehicles
- the first to earn UL 9741 certification globally
- the first and only in the US to earn Nissan’s approval on its battery warranty
- the first to earn revenue from bidirectional charging for fleet customers
OUR TECHNOLOGY
Vehicle-to-Everything
(V2X) Platform
Fermata Energy’s intelligent Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) platform technology represents a bold leap forward in reducing emissions and supporting grid stability by enabling parked electric vehicles to serve as mobile power sources, providing energy during times of need and bolstering grid resiliency.
Customers and Partners
LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY
Meet the Fermata Energy experts, defining the future of mobility and energy
CEO
Gregory Poilasne
CEO
Gregory Poilasne
Gregory Poilasne is Co-Founder and CEO of Nuvve, overseeing the strategic direction of the company. Gregory has more than 20 years of telecommunications experience, spanning technology development, marketing, sales and customer support as well as business operations at companies such as DockOn and Ethertronics.
Chief Operating Officer
Hamza Lemsaddek
Chief Operating Officer
Hamza Lemsaddek
Hamza Lemsaddek is the Chief Operating Officer of Fermata Energy II LLC (“Fermata 2.0”), a subsidiary of Nuvve Holding Corp. formed through the strategic acquisition of Fermata Energy’s core assets. He leads all company-wide functions, including business development and sales, engineering and R&D, operations and customer support, product management, strategy, and regulatory affairs.
Hamza is responsible for scaling operations and delivering intelligent, bidirectional charging and grid services through a unified V2X platform. His leadership focuses on aligning cross-functional teams, advancing technology including AI-driven optimization, and executing a vision that serves fleets, facilities, and utilities with resilient energy solutions.
In addition to leading Fermata 2.0, Hamza continues to shape technology and AI strategy at Nuvve Holding Corp. He played a central role in the strategic acquisition and relaunch of Fermata’s technology portfolio, positioning it for commercial scale and long-term impact.
Hamza holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Delaware, where vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology was first pioneered and where he contributed to early research and system development. His background bridges foundational academic work and real-world deployment of grid-integrated, intelligent mobility infrastructure.
Board Member
David Slutzky
Board Member
David Slutzky
Prof. David Slutzky is the founder of the original Fermata Energy and currently serves as a board member of Fermata Energy II LLC (“Fermata 2.0”), which was established following the acquisition of core assets from the original company. A recognized thought leader in the field of vehicle-to-grid technology, he launched Fermata Energy with the specific purpose of unlocking the value in EV batteries, making EVs more cost-effective for the driving public, and harnessing the aggregate capacity of EVs to provide much-needed grid resilience.
He has earned the reputation of being a policy wonk and serial entrepreneur committed to the preservation of sensitive ecological systems, protecting the long-term integrity of our biosphere, and working to solve the challenges of global warming. In addition to more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, David served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the White House and EPA during the Clinton Administration. At the White House, he coordinated the International Task Force of the President’s Council on Sustainable Development, where he focused his efforts on the environmental and labor implications of international trade agreements, such as the Multilateral Agreement on Investment.
Prior to founding Fermata Energy, David co-founded Skeo Solutions, an environmental policy consulting firm. He is a Research Associate Professor in the Science, Technology and Society Program at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. Slutzky earned his BA and pursued graduate studies in Political Philosophy at the University of Chicago, and received his law degree from the Program on Energy and the Environment at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Chief Technology Officer
Glenn Skutt, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
Glenn Skutt, PhD
A well-known expert in electromagnetics and design of magnetic devices for power electronics applications in utility application markets, Glenn Skutt leads the development of the bidirectional charging hardware and electrical engineering design team at Fermata Energy. He has served as the principal investigator for multiple government research projects and critical contracts in high reliability power electronics and power inverter operation. He is the founder and president of PowerHub Systems.
VP of Product Development
Claire Weiller
VP of Product Development
Claire Weiller
An expert in electric vehicle technology and clean energy markets and policy, Dr. Claire Weiller serves as the Director of European Strategic Partnerships at Fermata Energy, the leader in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging technology. With more than 10 years’ experience in the electric EV and renewable energy research and investment, Claire also serves as an expert evaluator for European research and development funding programs. Her work has been instrumental in closing more than 100M€ in debt financing for wind and energy efficiency projects.
A frequent speaker on energy flexibility and the role of EVs, Claire holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and M.Phil. in Technology Policy from the University of Cambridge, a M.Sc. in Energy Science and Technology from ETH Zurich and a B.Sc. in Environment from McGill University.
VP of Regulatory Affairs
Anna Bella Korbatov
VP of Regulatory Affairs
Anna Bella Korbatov
Anna Bella Korbatov currently serves as Fermata Energy’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. In her current role, she manages Fermata Energy’s policy and regulatory affairs strategy and leads the company’s collaboration with state agencies, utilities, legislative bodies, and local jurisdictions on the design of Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) rates and programs, make ready funding, interconnection policies, legislation, and grant-funded opportunities. Anna Bella has also led the site prep, development, and deployment of nearly all Fermata Energy projects, as well as negotiated resource interconnection with over 25 utilities across North America. Anna Bella has leveraged her expertise with utility coordination and project delivery to support Fermata Energy’s regulatory affairs strategy and business development efforts. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in International Relations & Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
VP of Business Development
George Miller
VP of Business Development
George Miller
George Miller is an expert in EV technology and charging system trends. He has worked with organizations like PSU and Downeast Renewable Energy to install some of the first V2G systems in the United States.
As the Vice President of Business Development at Fermata Energy, he helps organizations focused on electrifying their fleets and increasing resilience understand how bidirectional charging can make EVs more affordable and valuable. He also manages discussions with partners including charger and vehicle manufacturers, project developers, and software providers.
Prior to joining Fermata Energy, George was Director of Electric Truck Sales at BYD. He’s originally from Virginia and now calls California home.
Director of Systems Engineering
Colin Steers
Director of Systems Engineering
Colin Steers
An experienced operations manager and systems engineer, Colin is the Director of Special Projects, Office of the CEO. As one of Fermata Energy’s first 10 employees, Colin has been instrumental in developing use cases for and implementing the first commercial V2G systems in the United States. He collaborates closely with leading organizations and partners to help define and actualize the value of V2G technology. He currently manages Special Projects for Fermata Energy’s Office of the CEO.
Before joining Fermata Energy’s team, Colin managed operations teams in other start-ups in the online grocery and food and beverage sectors. He began his career in the biological sciences. He has a Master’s in Engineering from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from Carleton College.
Advisory Board
David Sandalow
Advisory Board
David Sandalow
David Sandalow is the Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy and co-Director of the Energy and Environment Concentration at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.
David has served in senior positions at the White House, State Department and U.S. Department of Energy. He came to Columbia from the U.S. Department of Energy, where he served as Under Secretary of Energy (acting) and Assistant Secretary for Policy & International Affairs.
David writes and speaks widely on energy and climate policy. Recent works include Electric Vehicle Charging in China and the United States (February 2019, co-author), Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide Roadmap (December 2018, project chair), Guide to Chinese Climate Policy (July 2018), A Natural Gas Giant Awakens (June 2018, co-author), The Geopolitics of Renewable Energy (2017, co-author), Financing Solar and Wind Power: Lessons from Oil and Gas (2017, co-author), CO2 Utilization Roadmap 2.0 (2017, project chair) and The History and Future of the Clean Energy Ministerial (2016). Other works include Plug-In Electric Vehicles: What Role for Washington? (2009) (editor), U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change (2009) (co-author) and Freedom from Oil (2008).
David is a member of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF) Steering Committee and chair of the ICEF Innovation Roadmap Project. He serves as a director of Fermata Energy and Highview Power Storage. He is also a member of the Global CO2 Initiative Advisory Board, Zayed Future Energy Prize Selection Committee, University of Michigan Energy Institute Advisory Board, Electric Drive Transport Association’s “Hall of Fame” and Council on Foreign Relations. David is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and Yale College.
Advisory Board
Marty Weiner
Advisory Board
Marty Weiner
Marty Weiner was a founding architect and engineer of Pinterest, and the first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Reddit. Marty brings with him extensive leadership experience in scaling companies in emerging technologies and new industries.
At Pinterest, Marty was a founding engineer responsible for scaling the site from hundreds of users to 10s of millions and beyond. He then joined Reddit as its first CTO tasked with building a world-class engineering team and ensuring the site could handle 500+ million people visiting every month.
Advisory Board
Takafumi Anegawa
Advisory Board
Takafumi Anegawa
Mr. Takafumi Anegawa graduated from the University of Tokyo with a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering and joined Tokyo Electric Power Company in 1983. His first assignment was core management at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. In the nuclear field, his major contributions were the development of Simplified BWR, core design of Advanced Boiling Water Reactor and licensing work of Mixed Oxide Fuel.
In 2002, Mr. Anegawa started his new job to promote adoption of electric vehicles. He invented the DC quick charging method knows as CHAdeMO and produced the first CHAdeMO DC fast charger. He jointly developed a new EV that can be recharged by a high power DC charger with Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors. In March 2010, he founded the CHAdeMO association which has hundreds of members around the world.After the Fukushima Daiichi NPP accident in 2011, Mr. Anegawa concentrated on the recovery efforts for 7 years as the Chief Nuclear Officer / Managing Executive Officer of TEPCO. During this period, Mr. Anegawa lead an internal task force to investigate the root cause of the accident and made a report of lessons learned from the accident.
After he retired from CNO in 2018, he became the President of the Research Institute of TEPCO until March 2021 where he led all of their R&D, including renewable energy, nuclear restoration and electrification of transportation.
Now he is the chairperson of e-Mobility Power which operates about 8,000 fast chargers and 12,000 normal chargers in Japan and he’s the President of the CHAdeMO Association and a fellow of TEPCO Holdings Inc.
Advisory Board
Bill Gryzenia
Advisory Board
Bill Gryzenia
In 2020, Bill Gryzenia was named CEO and President of DealerShop, an automotive distribution company in the dealership and collision center markets. Additionally, Bill currently serves as a board advisor to Traxen, an ADAS technology software company and recently completed a three-year role as board member at syncreon, a global supply chain solutions company in the automotive and technology sectors. Bill joined Fermata Energy as a board advisor in 2022.
Prior, Bill Gryzenia was CEO and President of AxleTech, a provider of off-highway and specialty vehicle powertrain systems and components. In this role, Bill led the development of a complete suite of electric vehicle products for the truck and bus markets.
Before moving to AxleTech, Bill served as Vice President and General Manager of Dana Holding Corporation’s global on-highway and off-highway aftermarket business. In this role, Bill was responsible for defining and leading the global strategy across 11 global distribution centers. In addition, Bill held leadership positions at Apexon, a supply chain software provider for Global 500 companies, and at Harnischfeger Corporation (Komastu), a multi-national mining equipment manufacturer, in South America.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan and an IMBA from the University of Chicago.
