Jim Merriam

Distributed Energy Systems Corp. develops advanced technology related to hydrogen production and fuel cell applications. It operates through two subsidiaries, Proton Energy Systems, Inc. and Northern Power Systems, Inc. Proton is engaged in designing, developing, selling and manufacturing on-site hydrogen gas delivery systems. Northern has a range of businesses, including the design and sale of power generation equipment, engineering, procurement and construction of distributed power systems, the design and sale of direct drive wind turbines, and the servicing of fossil fuel power generation equipment. Distributed Energy Systems was founded on May 19, 2003 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

Northern Power Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and installs wind turbines. It offers project planning and installation, monitoring and maintenance, and feasibility studies and technical consultations services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Barre, VT.

Global Resource Options, Inc. provides solar energy solutions for commercial and residential applications. It offers turnkey engineering, procurement and construction of solar photovoltaic projects. The firm's solutions encompass design-build, development support, operations and maintenance, product procurement and financing. It serves developers, financial, commercial, government, utility and other institutional clients. The company was founded by Jeffery D. Wolfe and Dorothy M. Wolfe in 1998 and is headquartered in White River Junction. VT.