1 minute read | November.18.2025
The clean energy company Palmetto has acquired The Cool Down, the world’s most popular clean lifestyle platform.
Orrick advised The Cool Down.
The Cool Down is the largest climate-driven culture and lifestyle brand and a guide for businesses that want to lead the clean economy. It is the only climate brand that reaches 1 in 8 Americans every month and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. Its award-winning platform empowers homeowners, businesses and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable and innovative solutions.
According to a statement made by Palmetto, The Cool Down will maintain the editorial independence that’s made it such a trusted source for millions of readers. Now those readers will have direct access to the impactful, affordable, clean home energy solutions they’re looking for through the Palmetto home energy marketplace.
“By bringing our companies together, we’re pairing trusted consumer education with real, accessible energy solutions. Together we intend to empower households to take control of their energy future and benefit from the transition that’s already underway,” Chris Kemper, the founder and CEO of Palmetto, said in a statement.
Joseph Perkins and Kyle Zhu led the team that advised The Cool Down. The team also included Ching-Yin Chen, Dean Corrado, Kay Zou, Mike Wiesner, SeoJung Park, Jennifer Criss, James Wigginton, Megan McKnelly, Matthew Coleman, Carly Owens and Debbie Abernathy.