Ecolibrium3

What Ecolibrium3 does

Ecolibrium3 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota (Lincoln Park neighborhood), founded in 2012 in the wake of the 2012 floods to advance an equitable and sustainable future in its community. Its functional core is a portfolio of community-development programs under the Eco3 umbrella: Eco3 Energy (home assessments and weatherization services), Eco3 LNPK (neighborhood revitalization workshops and resources), Eco3 VISTA (AmeriCorps volunteer placement across 11 host organizations), LNPK Grocery (a certified grocery store opened 2026), Eco3 Urban Farm (a two-acre farm producing 5,100+ lbs of produce annually), the AmeriCorps Legacy House (rehabilitated affordable housing), Energy Training Corps and Food Corps (AmeriCorps workforce-development programs), the Lincoln Park Solar Garden (community solar), and the Duluth Citizens' Climate Action Plan. The organization supports anti-poverty, sustainability, and equity initiatives through free or reduced-cost service delivery to low-income residents, seniors, small businesses, and AmeriCorps members primarily in Lincoln Park and greater Duluth.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than software-centric: physical infrastructure (urban farm, grocery, legacy house, hub, solar array), AmeriCorps federal-grant administration, credentialed energy-assessment methodology, and program-driven partnerships with the City of Duluth, Lake Superior College, RE-AMP, BikeMN, Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, Bent Paddle, Frost River, and maurices. No software product, mobile app, API, or proprietary technical platform is disclosed; the technology differentiators are domain specializations in energy, food systems, and climate-resilience execution.

The revenue model is grant-, donation-, and program-services-funded. Major inflows include federal AmeriCorps funding (supporting 130+ VISTA members and $43M+ in cumulative community-project funding), U.S. Department of Energy grants ($1M RACER in 2022; $700K Geothermal in 2023), foundation/corporate grants (U.S. Conference of Mayors CommunityWINS $50K, Left Coast Fund $25K), and individual and corporate donations. Services to qualifying residents are delivered at no cost; farm produce is sold at farmer's markets (approximately 2,900 lbs annually) and donated to food-access programs (approximately 1,800 lbs annually). The organization is governed by a board and led by CEO Jodi Slick, with a small (1-10) core staff supplemented by AmeriCorps members.

Name

Ecolibrium3

Legal name

Ecolibrium3

Website

https://ecolibrium3.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecolibrium3 is a Duluth, Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers energy, food, housing, and climate-resilience programs, including home weatherization, a community solar garden, an urban farm, a certified grocery store, and AmeriCorps volunteer placements, to residents of the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. AmeriCorps Federal Funding: Federal AmeriCorps grants that support VISTA members and program operations. The organization has secured over $43 million in funding for community-based projects through these programs.
2. Grants and Donations: Grants from organizations including U.S. Conference of Mayors, Left Coast Fund, and community donations support specific projects like the Lincoln Park Solar Garden and Legacy House renovation.
3. Home Energy Services: Revenue from home energy assessments and weatherization services for residents
4. Donations: Individual donations and corporate donations from partners like maurices support organizational operations and community programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ecolibrium3 is a nonprofit community development organization that operates integrated programs addressing energy efficiency, sustainable food access, climate resilience, affordable housing, and workforce capacity in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Its core offerings include home energy assessments and weatherization (Eco3 Energy), a two-acre urban farm, the LNPK Grocery store, AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer placement across 11 partner organizations, the AmeriCorps Legacy House affordable housing project, the Lincoln Park Solar Garden, and workforce development programs (Energy Training Corps, Food Corps). Services are delivered free or at reduced cost to qualifying low-income residents, supported by federal grants, foundation funding, and donations.

Product overview

Ecolibrium3 is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community-focused programs centered on energy, equity, and economic vitality in Duluth, Minnesota. The organization operates several core programs including Eco3 Energy (home energy assessments and weatherization), Eco3 LNPK (neighborhood development), Eco3 VISTA (AmeriCorps volunteer placement), LNPK Grocery (food access retail), and Eco3 Urban Farm (community agriculture). Additional offerings include the AmeriCorps Legacy House (sustainable housing), Energy Training Corps (energy workforce development), Food Corps (food security), the Lincoln Park Solar Garden (renewable energy), and the Duluth Citizens' Climate Action Plan (emissions reduction initiative). The organization functions as an integrated community development ecosystem rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eco3 Energy: Program that helps homes and rental properties become healthier and more energy-efficient through home assessments, weatherization services, and energy efficiency improvements
• Eco3 LNPK
• Eco3 VISTA
• LNPK Grocery
• Eco3 Urban Farm
• Energy Training Corps
• Food Corps
• AmeriCorps Legacy House
• Main Street Lincoln Park
• Duluth Citizens' Climate Action Plan

Products and services

• Eco3 Energy Energy efficiency program that helps homes and rental properties become healthier and more energy-efficient through home assessments, weatherization services, and energy improvements.
• Eco3 LNPK (Lincoln Park Neighborhood Development)

Quantifiable outcome

• 172 energy audits completed in 2025 (up from 151 in 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of DuluthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Partnership with the City of Duluth to develop the Lincoln Park Solar Garden, receiving a $50,000 CommunityWINS Grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The city and organization collaborate on neighborhood revitalization and economic development initiatives.
• Duluth Superior Area Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated the Ready North Network with Ecolibrium3 through AmeriCorps VISTA member Devin Low to launch ReadyNorth.org for disaster preparedness resources.
• Frost River Trading CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to manufacture and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 1,000 volunteers produced 225,000 face shields through the Pay It Forward PPE Project.
• mauricesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteers helped paint and prepare space to welcome incoming cohort of AmeriCorps volunteers. Supports organizational capacity building.
• Lake Superior CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participated in gleaning day at the urban farm where over 900 pounds of produce were harvested. Educational partnership connecting students to local food systems.
• RE-AMP NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating in the Home Energy Office Hours program as part of RE-AMP Network's efforts toward equitably eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in the Midwest by 2050.
• BikeMNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the E-bike Commuter Assistance Program hosting a fleet of e-bikes for staff and community members to increase ridership and learn about transportation options.
• Bent Paddle BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Solar Garden Design Event venue for community engagement on the Lincoln Park Solar Garden development, bringing together architects, artists, and community leaders.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Groundwork USA: Network of local trusts focused on environmental improvement, community development, and AmeriCorps VISTA placements in underserved neighborhoods. Comparable integrated mission covering urban agriculture, energy, and community capacity building.
• GRID Alternatives: National nonprofit providing solar installation and energy efficiency services to low-income communities, with strong AmeriCorps-aligned workforce development programs. Highly comparable to Ecolibrium3's Lincoln Park Solar Garden and Energy Training Corps initiatives.
• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through programs addressing health, economic security, and community engagement. Comparable to Ecolibrium3's newly established Director of Aging Initiatives role and Age-Friendly Communities programs (Walking Wellness Uplift serving 20 elders).
• FoodCorps: National nonprofit that connects kids to healthy food in schools through AmeriCorps service members. Directly comparable to Ecolibrium3's newly launched Food Corps program and Eco3 Urban Farm's food access mission, though at a national scale.
• Energy Trust of Oregon: Independent nonprofit that delivers energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to Oregon residents and businesses. Directly comparable to Ecolibrium3's Eco3 Energy program, weatherization services, and community solar work, though operating at a state scale.

Others

• Efficiency Vermont: Statewide energy efficiency utility delivering home energy assessments, weatherization, and retrofit programs to Vermont residents. Closely comparable to Ecolibrium3's Eco3 Energy program though at full state scale and without the food/housing verticals.
• RE-AMP Network: Midwest-focused network of nonprofits and foundations working to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Ecolibrium3 actively participates in RE-AMP's Home Energy Office Hours program, making this a strategic partner and ecosystem peer in the climate/energy space.

Regional players

• ICLEI USA: Global network of local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development, including climate action planning. Comparable to Ecolibrium3's role in authoring the Duluth Citizens' Climate Action Plan and driving city-level decarbonization policy.

Broad incumbents

• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National community development financial institution supporting neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and economic development. Comparable to Ecolibrium3's integrated community development model (Lincoln Park Hub, Main Street Lincoln Park, energy resilience).
• Habitat for Humanity: Large national nonprofit focused on affordable housing for low-income families, including rehab of distressed properties. Comparable to Ecolibrium3's AmeriCorps Legacy House affordable housing model, but operates at much larger scale and lacks the integrated energy/food programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ecolibrium3
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecolibrium3
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecolibrium3
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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