Emission Free Generators

Traditional generators leave 127 million Americans in the dark. That’s why Emission Free Generators (EFG) has created a powerful, reliable alternative.

It’s developed a hydrogen-powered on-demand portable generator. This device produces zero emissions, runs silently, and can fit on your bedroom nightstand. Most importantly, it offers immediate power.

This will enable one billion people without reliable power to gain immediate access. No grid infrastructure is required. Medical devices, refrigerators, and essential electronics will stay running when the grid fails. Furthermore, it's power generation that is free from harmful carbon emissions.

More than 1,600 major blackouts happen annually. According to a study from JD Power, forty-five percent of utility customers in the U.S. experienced an outage in the first half of 2025. And in July 2025, a Department of Energy report warned that the number of blackouts by 2030 could increase by 100x.

No wonder America has been dubbed “blackout capital of the world.”

Aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and an insatiable demand for energy all contribute to increased power outages. In response, more people are turning to generators, creating a global market worth nearly eight billion dollars. More than $1.5 billion of this market includes those who use non-gas-powered generators (i.e., ones that are powered by battery and solar).

But existing options have significant limitations. For example, many battery-powered generators can’t deliver continuous power. Gas-powered generators are powerful, but can release toxic fumes that make them dangerous for indoor use. And solar-powered generators often fail to work
at night or during inclement weather — exactly when people need them most.

EFG’s generator is something of an engineering marvel. It’s small enough to fit on your nightstand, but can power almost any device — from laptops to refrigerators to medical devices — for hours.

Its generator was developed in partnership with the U.S. Army. And its core technology was recognized by NASA. Furthermore, professional investors, prominent startup accelerators, and even major utilities companies have all invested in EFG already.

The generator consists of two main parts: the power unit and replaceable, single-use cartridges.

To use the device, simply insert a cartridge into the unit and add water.
A special powder inside each cartridge combines with the water to create a safe form of hydrogen. This hydrogen is then converted into electricity.

The simplicity of this generator is what EFG believes makes it such a game-changer. The company calls it “a remarkably simple process that anyone ages 7 to 97 can use.”

EFG will sell its generators and single-use cartridges using the razor razorblade business model.

This business model enables a company to earn upfront revenue from a one-time product purchase, as well as ongoing revenue from repeatable consumable sales.

Consider the shaving industry. You buy a razor once — then you repeatedly purchase razor blades over time. This business model is seen in a wide variety of markets including for printers, coffee machines, and video-game consoles.

Customers will pay for EFG’s generator at a retail price of $2,150 (the razor). For reference, portable generators generally retail from several hundred dollars to several thousand. They’ll then pay $6.45 for each cartridge (the razor blades).

EFG launched in 2022. Its generator has been validated through 10,000 hours of real-world testing. And four pending patents cover key aspects of its technology and system.

To date, EFG has raised $755,000 from investors including Techstars and a $280,000 grant from SoCal Gas, a California utilities company.

EFG planned to launch initial production of its generator in Q1 2026.

Team Background

Mark Collins - Founder & CEO

Mark is an inventor with twenty-eight patents. He has created and commercialized products for more than thirty-five years and achieved three successful exits.

In addition to his role with EFG, he is CEO of Collins Synergy, a product-development company. He’s also Managing Director of Surface Control, a company creating a product to prevent floor-slipping accidents.

Previously, Mark was R&D Director with Concentrated Solutions, a company creating consumer-cleaning products. Before that, he was Managing Director of Xtreme Materials, a company that developed a range of products made from marble, granite, and terrazzo materials.

He began his career spending twenty-eight years with Waterbed Group, a product-development company.

Mark studied at the University of Chichester and East Surrey College.

Tom Buday - Chief Marketing Officer

Tom has extensive experience in product launches and environmental branding.

Before joining EFG in 2022, he spent sixteen years with Nestle, a consumer-products brand, as its Vice President of Marketing and Head of Marketing & Consumer Communication. He also spent four years as European Marketing Director with Nestle Purina.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Penn State and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

Chase Collins - Chief Technology Officer

Chase is a co-creator of EFG’s proprietary chemical formulation that helps power its generators. He created this after gaining a decade of experience in hydrogen technology.

Prior to EFG, he was Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Collins Synergy, a family-run product-development company.

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