Powerley Unveils Next Generation Home Energy Management Experience, Transforming Utilities’ Offerings for Millions of Consumers, Including Energy Provider Xcel Energy
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – April 8, 2024 – Powerley, a leading provider of home energy management solutions, launches its newest product, Powerley Live. Leveraging the success of its mobile app, utilized by over one million users, and delivering over one hundred GWh of energy savings, Powerley Live extends beyond its demand-side management roots. It aids utilities in establishing virtual power plants at the household or neighborhood level and dynamically manage energy demand, while providing users an enriched, easy-to-navigate experience.
Powerley Live introduces PowerNet, a patented disaggregation service, providing minute-level appliance disaggregation for customers while creating load profiles across the utility territory. Additionally, it incorporates Distributed Energy Resources (DER), such as electric vehicles, solar inverters, and smart thermostats, supported by Enode – a premier API provider working with over one hundred energy providers worldwide – which enables deeper control and optimization for both consumers and utilities.
“We’re thrilled to launch PowerNet, a groundbreaking feature utilizing trillions of second-level data reads along with thousands of devices providing ground truth data that has been collected through our real-time technology,” said Paul Wezner, chief product officer at Powerley. “It empowers utilities and customers to monitor usage by appliance, enabling more precise load forecasting and control.”
Appliance-level disaggregation is just one step in the new customer journey. Enode enables Powerley to connect with the most adopted DERs across the utility territory. Together, these two services enable appliance-specific coaching, automatically shifting usage to the lower-cost and less carbon-intensive times of the day while still ensuring comfort in the home and sufficient charge for the vehicle.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Powerley to deliver innovative products that drive sustainable energy practices” said Henrik Langeland, CEO and co-founder of Enode. “It’s great to see companies working to enhance the customer experience and improve their home energy management solutions.”
The completely redesigned app experience simplifies energy management for everyday consumers, empowering them to actively control their usage and manage against Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. This user-centric design and functionality is offered through the flagship mobile app experience or can be integrated into utilities’ apps, providing a one-stop solution for customers to manage their energy usage.
Xcel Energy, an energy provider serving 3.8 million customers across eight states, plans to integrate the Powerley technology within its My Account mobile app. When combined with new smart electric meters that the company is currently rolling out, customers will be able to use Xcel Energy’s app to gain insights into their energy use, enabling them to take actions to reduce their consumption and lower their monthly bills.
“All customers benefit from Xcel Energy’s ambitious vision to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2030, on the way to providing net-zero energy by 2050. At the same time, we’re always seeking new opportunities to help customers who want to accelerate their own journey,” explained Joel Miller, director of product strategy and development at Xcel Energy. ” We’re excited to deploy new technologies with the customer in mind, providing insightful data that educates and empowers our customers to make informed decisions.”
About Powerley
Powerley designs, develops, and delivers custom-labeled DIY Home Energy Management solutions. Powerley’s product offering includes hardware and software that work together to empower households to control their energy usage, waste, and carbon footprints. Working in partnership with utility companies, Powerley’s SaaS business helps them modernize their digital customer engagement and provide utilities with a tool to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
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Powerley and NET2GRID Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Customer Engagement in the Utility Industry
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – ZEIST, NETHERLANDS – October 4, 2023 – Powerley and NET2GRID are joining forces to provide the best experience in the customer engagement market for utility bill management, real-time energy control, and appliance disaggregation. This exclusive partnership combines Powerley’s award-winning user experience, data visualization apps, and SaaS offerings with NET2GRID’s unique Energy AI disaggregation services, setting a new industry standard for utility partners and customers alike.
“I’m thrilled to announce this strategic alliance and proud to offer a home energy management solution that will deliver unprecedented customer experiences,” said Rahul Prakash, CEO of Powerley. “Any utility seeking to help their customers with home energy management will find it impossible to overlook the undeniable value of this combined solution.”
Bert Lutje Berenbroek, CEO of NET2GRID, added, “By integrating NET2GRID’s Energy AI into Powerley’s app and web-based tools, homeowners will now be able to see their energy usage and costs down to the appliance level on a daily basis. At the same time, analyzing meter data unlocks digital marketing potential for utilities, among other things, reducing their cost to serve.”
As industry leaders in North America and Europe respectively, Powerley and NET2GRID bring vast expertise supported by some of the biggest energy companies in the world, including DTE Energy, E.ON and EDP. This deep understanding of market challenges positions the partnership to provide a comprehensive, holistic solution.
“This partnership presents an exciting opportunity for DTE customers to gain a deeper understanding of their energy bill and unlock valuable, actionable insights that will help them manage their energy usage” expressed Steve Ambrose, vice president and chief Information officer of DTE Energy and Powerley Board Member.
The combined team boasts over 20 years of experience working with real-time, high-frequency data and over five years in edge computing, paving the way for an exceptional home energy management experience.
With one of the world’s largest ground-truth appliance event datasets and the most extensive real-time energy IoT dataset, the partnership offers unmatched data science and disaggregation accuracy for both low and high granularity energy consumption data.
Utility partners will also gain immediate visibility of residential solar panels, electric vehicles, and battery storage units within their service areas. This equips them to provide customers with expert guidance on optimizing these resources for enhanced grid management and more efficient demand response strategies.
Jason Vazzano, Powerley Board Member, commented, “The growth of these two companies and their synergies offer new avenues for sustainability and efficiency, transforming how utilities view residential energy usage.”
About Powerley
Powerley designs, develops, and delivers custom-labeled DIY Home Energy Management solutions. Powerley’s product offering includes hardware, software, and UX that works together to empower households to control their energy utilization, waste, and carbon footprints through web and mobile applications. Working in partnership with utility companies, Powerley is helping them modernize their digital customer engagement and provide utilities with a tool to accelerate the transition to clean energy. Powerley has created a SaaS business centered around home energy management by combining its features, ease-of-use, and user experience.
About NET2GRID
NET2GRID empowers its customers to become energy transition leaders by unlocking value from energy data. NET2GRID transforms energy data into highly accurate insights thanks to its cutting-edge Energy AI. Our customers include E.ON, EDP, EDF, ENI, Rabobank, Itron and Maxeon.
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Powerley Announces Long-Term Agreement with BC Hydro, Bringing Advanced Home Energy Management to All British Columbia Homeowners
This landmark partnership is the first contract of its kind in the region.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – August 15, 2023 – Powerley is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking 5-year agreement with BC Hydro, one of Canada’s largest electric utilities. The collaboration between Powerley and BC Hydro began with a successful pilot program, which demonstrated the tremendous potential of leveraging technology to empower customers in managing their energy usage. Building on the success of the pilot, BC Hydro has chosen Powerley as its trusted partner to roll out a robust suite of energy management solutions across its electric residential customer base.
BC Hydro serves approximately 1.9 million residential customers and over five million people; and the company is dedicated to powering a cleaner, more sustainable future for all British Columbians. Earlier this year the company announced a five-year strategy, which included plans to increase use of technology and data, reduce carbon footprint, and control costs. Powerley provides advanced solutions that enable BC Hydro to reach these goals along with industry-leading transparency to help customers save energy and money.
“I am thrilled to continue our partnership with BC Hydro because, above all, it enables us to give their customers an amazing tool to help them manage their energy usage,” expressed Paul Wezner, chief product and customer officer at Powerley. “This innovative platform empowers customers to take full control of their energy usage. By providing real-time insights into their energy consumption and costs and combining it with connected device control of all the key loads in the home, it gives them the knowledge to make informed decisions about how to best manage their energy. This level of control directly translates into tangible savings on their electric bills.”
The Powerley platform drives significant energy savings, demand reduction, customer engagement, and a more sustainable and reliable energy grid. The Powerley mobile application, branded as HydroHome, will be available to all BC Hydro customers for free. Customers can enhance their energy management experience by purchasing a low cost plug-and-play hardware device that suits their preferences, either the Energy Bridge Hub or Powerlync Plug™ to gain access to real-time energy data, device control and advanced insights and usage optimization.
“We are truly honored that BC Hydro has entrusted us with advancing their energy efficiency programs,” said Rahul Prakash, chief executive officer of Powerley. “Powerley’s cutting-edge app functionality will encourage BC Hydro customers to participate in demand response programs and embrace distributed energy resources, like solar power and electric vehicles. By seamlessly visualizing the impact of these changes on their energy usage, we empower customers to establish a relationship with their energy consumption.”
About Powerley
Powerley designs, develops, and delivers custom-labeled DIY Home Energy Management solutions. Powerley’s product offering includes hardware, software, and UX that works together to empower households to control their energy utilization, waste, and carbon footprints through web and mobile applications. Working in partnership with utility companies, Powerley is helping them modernize their digital customer engagement and provide utilities with a tool to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Powerley has created a SaaS business centered around home energy management by combining its features, ease-of-use, and user experience.
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is a provincial Crown corporation, owned by the government and people of British Columbia, Canada. BC Hydro generates and delivers electricity to 95% of the population of B.C. and serves over five million people.
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Exciting Entertainment Lineup Announced for the 11th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival
MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii – October 24, 2024 – The 11th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival, Maui’s premier showcase of local products, is excited to offer an unforgettable experience packed with amazing island-made goods and lively entertainment! Taking place on November 1 and 2, 2024, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, this vibrant event will feature live performances from some of Maui’s most talented musicians, adding to the joyful atmosphere of this eagerly anticipated celebration.
The festivities begin on Friday, November 1, with the Buyers' Preview & Exclusive Shopping Day from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a relaxed shopping experience culminating in an Opening Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. with complimentary pupus that will set the tone for the weekend.
Saturday, November 2 – Big Festival Day, hosted by Maui's beloved local celebrity, Kathy Collins, promises a full day of excitement. In addition to fun vendor demonstrations, fashion shows, and prize giveaways, live music performances will showcase some of Maui’s best talent:
9:30 a.m. – Arlie Asiu: Start your morning with some ukulele shaka rock that will have you swaying in no time!
10:30 a.m. – Namaka Cosma & Sean Parks: Feel the heart and soul of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar.
2:00 p.m. – Namaka Pauole: Let contemporary island sounds carry you into the afternoon.
3:00 p.m. – Marty Dread: Wrapping up the day with a high-energy reggae set.
The entertainment lineup has been carefully selected to celebrate the diverse artistic talent of Maui County. These performances highlight the rich cultural heritage and creativity that define the island community. “The 11th Annual Made In Maui County Festival is all about celebrating our local talent, and we are thrilled with this year’s lineup,” said Pamela Tumpap, President of the Maui Chamber of Commerce. “Each performance reflects the passion and creativity that make our community special, and we can’t wait to see it all come to life at this milestone event.”
With over 140 local vendors offering a variety of products including food, art, jewelry, crafts, fashion, and home goods, the festival is an immersive experience for all. Guests can enjoy food trucks, live fashion shows, and interactive exhibits, making it a must-attend event for both shoppers and wholesale buyers.
Tickets for Big Festival Day are available now for $7. The first 2,000 attendees will receive a free festival tote bag, so early arrival is recommended. Parking is free on Saturday, with convenient free shuttle services to/from the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. More parking locations will be announced shortly.
For tickets and more details, visit www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com and stay updated by following #MIMCF2024 on social media.
For more event information, please email office@mauichamber.com or call 808-244-0081.
This event is proudly supported by Title Sponsor Hawaiian Airlines; Food Court Sponsor Pasha Hawaii; Manufacturing Supporter Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Media Sponsors H Hawaii Media, KAOI Radio Group, Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, and Pacific Media Group; Advocate Sponsors Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, HMSA, Maui Grown Remedies, and Maui Printing Company; Supporter Sponsors American Savings Bank, Maui County Federal Credit Union, Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, and Young Brothers; and Contributor Sponsors Dorvin D. Leis Company, First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaiian Electric Company, and Matson.
If you’d like to support this event, visit www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com.
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