Energy Exemplar

Energy Exemplar is an energy software company whose mission is “Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions.” Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, the company develops modeling and simulation software that helps stakeholders across the energy value chain plan and operate for a sustainable energy future with clarity, speed, and innovation.

The company’s award-winning software portfolio centers on the PLEXOS modeling and simulation platform, alongside Aurora and Adapt2. These tools support production cost modeling, capacity expansion, resource adequacy, transmission planning, portfolio optimization, and wholesale market analysis. Energy Exemplar also provides implementation services, support services, commercial datasets, research and development, stochastic optimization, and energy modeling training.

Energy Exemplar serves a broad set of customers across the energy ecosystem. Its users include utilities, system operators and ISOs/RTOs, regulators, developers, traders, and consultancies. According to the company, its software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe, and customers use the products to help shape the future of the energy industry while addressing issues such as market design, reliability, and the energy transition.

Since its founding in Adelaide, Energy Exemplar has grown into a global organization. The company reports that its people are based across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, with offices in eight global cities. Its U.S. headquarters is located at 650 South Main Street, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, Utah. Founder Dr. Glenn Drayton serves as Chief Scientist.

Energy Exemplar describes itself as growing fast, reporting roughly 30 percent year-on-year growth, and the company states that this growth is driven by how its team works. It trusts employees to deliver results from wherever they work best, whether at home, in the office, or on the move, while still offering office spaces where teams can connect in person.

The company has received industry recognition for its impact. Recent accolades cited by Energy Exemplar include SaaS Company of the Year (2025) at the Global Business Tech Awards, an Environmental Impact Award (2025) at the E+E Leaders Awards, and a win at the IPPAI Power Awards (2025). It was also a finalist in the Grid Edge category of the Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) and in the Technologies of Change category of the Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024).

Energy Exemplar’s culture is built around four core values: Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence. The company says it promotes inclusivity and believes ideas and solutions can come from all levels. It encourages connection and collaboration across teams and time zones, allows autonomy and project ownership, and supports data-driven risk-taking. Employee Resource Groups focused on Health & Well-Being and on Women support mentorship, career development, and community.

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. It welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. The company also cautions job seekers about recruitment scams, noting that all legitimate recruitment emails come from the @energyexemplar.com domain.