About Us | Energy Exemplar

1999

Founded

600

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Client Base

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30

%

Annual Growth

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90

Countries Represented

Our MisSion

Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions

The world is speeding down the path to a cleaner future through decarbonization. And while it requires urgency, the secure and predictive shift of this complex industry is vital. We have the platform and skills for those advancing the future of energy, to create the optimal pathway forward.

With our world-leading technology and an unwavering obsession for customer success, we enable our clients to revolutionize the entire energy ecosystem. From source to consumption, seconds to decades, neighborhoods to continents, our solutions simplify complexity to empower clear decisions.

Combining our passion for innovation and drive for sustainability, tackling the world’s biggest challenge of transforming and operating the energy market is why we exist. Together with our clients, we are changing the world.

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1999

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2024

Today

1997

In 1997, Glenn Drayton was completing his doctoral thesis at the University of Canterbury. During his studies, he participated in an energy market research group with a strong focus on modeling. He began creating a rapid application development library, which allowed him to complete industrial-scale mathematical programming.

1999

After his thesis, Glenn took a consulting role with a transmission system operator and quickly saw the need to test a range of designs in the energy market. In 1999, he expanded the original program written during his thesis and founded a company under the name Drayton Analytics. By mid-2000, the first version of PLEXOS was released.

2002

Before long, PLEXOS was officially adopted by the Irish SEM as its modeling standard and the software began developing a global presence. Demand also increased dramatically due to the effects of the California energy crisis in 2002.

2006

In 2006, Drayton Analytics transformed its business plan and was renamed to Energy Exemplar. Energy Exemplar grew its customer base in the United States and Europe by opening three regional offices with in-time-zone support.

2015

The company achieved a major milestone in 2015 when the 1,000th installation of PLEXOS was completed. This made PLEXOS the most widely used energy market software in the world.

2017

Two years later, this success caught the attention of the Riverside Company, a private equity group that acquired Energy Exemplar. As part of the growth plan, Energy Exemplar also acquired EPIS, LLC. The EPIS platform, Aurora, complemented the PLEXOS suite and increased brand recognition across the United States and Canada.

2024

In 2024, Energy Exemplar entered a transformative phase when it was acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners. These partnerships enabled the acquisition of Adapt2 Solutions, further enhancing Energy Exemplar’s capabilities and cementing its role as a leading provider of end-to-end energy modeling solutions.

Today

Energy Exemplar continues empowering transformative energy decisions, helping clients worldwide model and optimize cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy systems.

Integrity & Ownership

• Take ownership and be accountable for outcomes

• Value spirited debate, then align behind decisions

• Operate at the highest standards

Innovation Excellence

• Front-runners: relentlessly pursuing innovation and excellence

• Foster idea generation at all levels

• Create a future by pushing the boundaries of today

One Global Team

• A place where everyone can do their best work

• Positive about making a positive impact

• Collaborate, communicate, and act as one team

Customer Success

• Solve the problems that matter

• Deliver solutions that drive outcomes

• Customers’ success drives our business success

Our Culture

Life At Energy Exemplar

At Energy Exemplar, we foster a culture for passionate and curiosity-driven innovators to thrive. We promote inclusivity and know that ideas and solutions can come from all levels. While our offices and employees are located throughout the world, we encourage connection and collaboration across teams and time zones. We allow for autonomy and project ownership, and support data-driven risk-taking in order to achieve excellence.

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David
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Chief Executive Officer

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President & Chief Operating Officer

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Chief People Officer

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Chief Financial Officer

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Chief Sales Officer

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WINNER

2025 Global Business Tech Awards

Energy Exemplar is honored to have been awarded ‘SaaS Company of the Year’ at the 2025 Global Business Tech Awards. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower transformative energy decisions worldwide.

E+E Leaders Award

WINNER

2025 E+E Leader Awards

Energy Exemplar has been awarded the 2025 E+E Leader Award for Environmental Impact, recognizing our role in accelerating the global energy transition through innovative, data-driven solutions. The judges praised our PLEXOS® platform for its ability to democratize access to advanced energy system modeling and empower confident, low-carbon decision-making.

IPPAI Awards

WINNER

2025 IPPAI Power Awards

Energy Exemplar is proud to have won the ‘Innovation’ award at the RPR Power Awards 2025, hosted by the Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI). This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to driving innovation and transformative energy solutions in India’s power sector.

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HIGHLY COMMENDED

2025 IABCA Awards

We’re proud to have received a special commendation for the 2025 IABCA Excellence in Innovation Award. This recognition highlights our commitment to innovation in the energy sector and our role in strengthening the Australia-India relationship.

Reuters Energy Transition Awards

FINALIST

2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards

Energy Exemplar was proud to be a finalist in the 2024 Global Energy Transition Awards, ‘Technologies of Change’ category. Recognized by Reuters for “technologies that will revolutionize the energy sector and have a transformative impact on our shared planet.”

Platts Global Energy Awards

FINALIST

2024 Platts Global Energy Awards

Energy Exemplar was honored to be a finalist for the Grid Edge Award at the Platts Global Energy Awards by S&P Global, the "Oscars" of the energy industry. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication, the trust of our partners, and our commitment to innovation in driving a sustainable energy future.

GoTech Awards

FINALIST

2024 Go:Tech Awards

Energy Exemplar was honored to be a finalist at the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology' category. Recognizing the UK’s leading tech pioneers, this achievement highlights our commitment to driving innovation in transformative energy solutions.

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TOP 50

2024 ICON Awards

Energy Exemplar’s marketing team was honored to be named one of the Top 50 Marketing Teams of 2024 by OnConferences, as voted for by the public. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating meaningful content, campaigns, and events that empower energy leaders to make transformative decisions.

USEA Award

WINNER

2022 Corporate Volunteer of the Year

Energy Exemplar recognized for its unprecedented contribution to the USAID/USEA Energy Technology and Governance Program is accelerating the clean energy transition in Europe and Eurasia, as they seek long-term energy security, challenged by political unrest in the region.

Impact Awards

WINNER

2022 Impact Award

Carefully chosen by international leaders and influencers of South Australia, Energy Exemplar is honored to be recognized for its world-class capabilities and global impact. PLEXOS has made a profound impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition.

Locations

Available around the world

As our products and services evolve and improve, they are used by more and more businesses across the globe. To support our growing client base, the Energy Exemplar team continues to expand its business areas and locations. We are lucky to to have our people based across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas with offices in 8 global cities.

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