# Emission Free Generators, Inc.

> Emission Free Generators, Inc. is a San Diego startup building ZenH2, a portable backup generator that makes hydrogen on demand from a mail-shippable powder cartridge and water, then turns it straight into electricity - no fumes, no roar, no stored fuel tank. Founded by a father-and-son engineering team, the company has raised more than $1.4M, logged 1,000-plus preorders, and passed through the Techstars EnergyTech Accelerator on the way to a targeted 2026 production launch.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** San Diego, California, United States
- **Founders:** Mark Collins (Co-founder & CEO), Chase Collins (Co-founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** ~6 employees
- **Products:** ZenH2 Portable Generator, ZenH2 Energy Cartridge, ZenH2 Companion App
- **Notable:** Raised more than $1.4M in total funding, Logged 1,000+ preorders ahead of launch, Accepted into the Techstars EnergyTech Accelerator

## Products & services

- **ZenH2 Portable Generator** — A portable backup generator that creates hydrogen on demand by mixing water with a proprietary dry powder and converts it directly to electricity - silent, fumeless, and safe for indoor use, with automatic blackout detection and UPS-style switchover.
- **ZenH2 Energy Cartridge** — A reusable, mail-shippable fuel cartridge holding a shelf-stable powder; each delivers about 1.6 kWh (enough to run an 80W CPAP for roughly 20 hours) and can be returned, refilled, and reused.
- **ZenH2 Companion App** — A mobile app that monitors output and fuel level and alerts users when a cartridge runs low.

## Achievements

- Raised more than $1.4M in total funding
- Logged 1,000+ preorders ahead of launch
- Accepted into the Techstars EnergyTech Accelerator
- Wefunder community round oversubscribed with 400+ investors
- Reported 10,000+ hours of technology testing
- Founding team credited with 28 patents and 3 prior exits
- Featured at NREL's Industry Growth Forum

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Closed a venture round (~$660K), bringing total funding above $1.4M.
- **2026-01** — Opened ZenH2 preorders with a $99 refundable reservation and a target price around $2,250; passed 1,000 preorders.
- **2025-12** — Featured in a Techstars Alabama EnergyTech startup spotlight.

## Links

- Website: https://emissionfreegenerators.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emission-free-generators
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EFG-ZENH2
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emissionfreegenerators
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emissionfreegenerators

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Last updated: 2026-08-20