I started my former company, Notion, to help people protect their homes and families. During that journey I became acutely aware of the opportunities and difficulties of deploying new technology into real estate through partnerships with the largest insurers in the world. I also had a front row seat to witness how homes operated, especially when it came to their use of electricity, gas and water. And it was terrible – 28% of emissions in the U.S. are from operating buildings!

When Notion was acquired by Comcast in early 2020, I knew I had to do something about the climate crisis. I joined OnDeck’s Climate Tech program to learn about amazing new ideas and to connect with the best founders and investors in the space. I also had a “give first” network stemming from my time at Techstars with Notion and as a mentor over the years. Little did I know, one of those experienced founders was having the same thoughts I had about the climate and the same desire to make a massive difference for our generation and for our kids.

I met Ryan Boykin, Co-Founder of Atlas Real Estate, in 2018 as fellow CEOs in the Denver-area. We found a spark when we started talking about the climate and how businesses that have meaningful missions can truly become massive.

The rest is history.

I combined my experience of deploying tech through unique partnerships, financing options and data analytics with Ryan’s years of real estate and investing experience to launch Net Energy in 2022. Atlas was our first partner. A real estate, technology, financial and climate impact match made in heaven.

— Brett Jurgens, Founder & CEO