About Hexarbor Energy
Hexarbor Energy was founded on a simple idea: the wood our communities already generate can become a valuable regional resource.
We're developing an integrated approach to recovering suitable urban wood and transforming it into dependable energy and useful wood products. By connecting local resource recovery with modern energy infrastructure, we aim to strengthen regional resilience, support local businesses, and create lasting economic value throughout New England.
"Resources from the community. Energy for the region. Value that stays closer to home."
Context & Market
The Challenge: Regional Energy Fragility
New England faces high energy costs alongside growing challenges in managing recovered urban wood and organic materials.
The Feedstock Challenge
Traditional biomass facilities often face high logistics costs by transporting wood over long distances, exposing operations to volatile transportation and open-market supply risks.
Material Disposal Pressures
Municipalities, utilities, and tree care professionals routinely generate substantial quantities of wood, but face limited local outlets and increasing disposal costs.
Complementary Baseload Energy
While solar and wind are vital parts of the regional energy mix, they remain weather-dependent. The region benefits from dispatchable, dependable energy that can operate when weather conditions limit other renewables.
Hexarbor Strategy
The Regional Hub Model
Hexarbor is developing a regional network that connects recovered wood with energy production and manufacturing. By locating facilities near existing sources of suitable wood, our model aims to reduce unnecessary transportation, support local businesses, and create lasting economic value within the communities we serve.
1. Thoughtful Site Selection
We evaluate potential locations based on regional wood availability, existing infrastructure, transportation access, and suitability for industrial operations. Our goal is to develop facilities that can efficiently serve surrounding communities while respecting local conditions.
2. Responsible Wood Recovery
Storm cleanup, municipal maintenance, and professional tree care generate substantial quantities of wood. Hexarbor seeks to recover suitable material and give it a productive purpose through energy generation and wood-product manufacturing.
3. Creating Regional Economic Value
By connecting wood suppliers, transportation partners, manufacturers, and energy markets, we're developing opportunities for regional businesses to participate in a more productive resource economy.
4. Dependable Energy and Useful Products
Unlike weather-dependent energy sources, wood-based fuels can be stored and used when needed. Hexarbor's model combines renewable energy production with wood-product manufacturing to make productive use of recovered material.
Our Commitment
Responsible Development Starts Locally
Every community is different. That's why Hexarbor believes infrastructure development should begin with understanding local priorities, existing land uses, and the potential impacts of a proposed operation.
As we explore new locations, our approach emphasizes thoughtful site selection, transparent communication, responsible resource management, and engagement with local stakeholders.
We believe successful infrastructure should be measured not only by what it produces, but also by how responsibly it operates and the value it contributes to the region.
Leadership
Our Team & Partnership
A unique combination of complementary expertise in forestry, operations, engineering, technology, finance, and business execution.
Colin Britton
Strategy & Development
Colin brings experience in building and scaling technology businesses, strategic partnerships, and corporate development. At Hexarbor, he helps guide the company's long-term strategy, regional partnerships, and responsible growth.
Dan Mayer
Strategic Operator Partner
Founder of Mayer Tree Service, Dan brings more than 30 years of experience in vegetation management, municipal contracting, and regional wood recovery. His operational knowledge helps connect Hexarbor's energy model with the practical realities of local wood sourcing and supply.
Sam Launchbury
Co-Founder | Design, Technology & Engineering
Sam brings extensive engineering experience from the UK and European biomass sectors. As Managing Director of SDL Solutions, he provides expertise in facility design, technology integration, and biomass energy systems, helping translate Hexarbor's vision into technically grounded infrastructure solutions.
Silas Nary
Managing Director
Hexarbor co-founder and New Hampshire native with over 20 years of experience in business, finance, and family-office leadership. Silas provides strategic oversight and hands-on cross-functional execution, helping translate Hexarbor's vision into practical, locally grounded operations.