Our Story
Kinergetics (kin-er-jet-ics) was founded in 2006 by Tom Tucker to provide cost-effective, detailed energy investigations and third-party due diligence for new energy efficiency and process technologies.
The company’s initial work was predominantly in the food processing, dairy, pulp/paper and general manufacturing industries.
Kinergetics’ services have since expanded to include engineering design, process troubleshooting and project implementation. We focus on fuel and power reduction, heat recovery and thermal processing technologies unique in their respective industries.
Our Story
Over the Years
2006
Founded
After working as a consultant for Focus on Energy, founder Tom Tucker made the choice to start Kinergetics from this basement office at home.
2008
First energy assessment with the DOE
Kinergetics was the first energy efficiency and engineering company to provide energy efficiency investigations to the ethanol industry for the US Department of Energy.
2012
Kinergetics goes international!
Kinergetics completes its first international project in Mexico
2015
Two more UW-Madison Graduates join the team
By 2015, Kinergetics expanded to include two more stellar employees, Kate & Colton, who are still with us today!
2021
First Provisional Patent is Approved
In 2021, Kinergetics gained its first provisional patent for the Direct Contact Stillage Evaporator (DCSE) design. This design was later approved for its patent.
2024
Second Provisional Patent is Approved
Not long after the approval of the DCSE patent, Kinergetics recieved approval of its 2nd provisional patent. This one was for the design of a Waste Heat Integrated Recompression (WHIR) system
2024
Kinergetics Begins Community Outreach
As we celebrate nearly two decades of innovation and growth at Kinergetics, we’re excited to embark on a new journey of giving back.
Our mission is evolving to include outreach initiatives that provide valuable educational training and help to those who need it most.