Cleandesign

About Cleandesign

CleanDesign Inc. is a Canadian energy technology company that develops and deploys Hybrid Energy Management Systems (hEMS) for industrial clients. Founded in 2017, the firm targets sectors with high diesel generator usage, such as oil and gas, mining, and remote communities, to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and operational costs. The company is led by CEO Mark Lerohl, who brings over 25 years of investment banking and private equity experience.

The core of CleanDesign's offering is its hEMS, a plug-and-play solution that integrates battery energy storage with proprietary software and AI to optimize power usage on-site without requiring clients to replace their existing infrastructure. This system combines engine automation and advanced controls, allowing it to automatically manage diesel generators by turning them on and off at optimal levels. The technology collects over 60,000 data points per second from each unit to dynamically adjust power loads in real-time, anticipate energy needs, and provide predictive maintenance analytics. Benefits include a significant reduction in fuel use—averaging 5,000 to 10,000 gallons per month per drilling rig—and emissions reductions of up to 32%. The integrated battery storage also provides instant power, preventing downtime from generator failure.

CleanDesign operates primarily in North America, with deployments in challenging environments like Mexico and the Canadian Arctic Circle. Its clients include major drilling service providers like Precision Drilling Corporation and Helmerich & Payne. The company has secured significant financing to scale its operations, including a C$10 million credit facility in 2022 and a $20 million growth investment led by Edison Partners in April 2026. This funding is intended to accelerate the deployment of its hEMS units and support expansion into new applications, including the development of its "Highline" system, designed to help industrial operations connect to and optimize grid power.