SunPower was best known as a leading solar company that has recently transitioned to expand its scope of offerings to energy storage. Based on the number of approved C&I SGIP projects, it would appear they are in the early stages of developing this side of their business. Based on their background, they should be able … Continued

Swell Energy provides homeowners and businesses with financing and virtual power plant programs, while partnering with local solar and solar+storage companies for product installations. Swell offers customers to join their virtual power plant (VPP) program, which virtually connects a customer’s distributed energy resources to a network of other swell customers. The network is then used … Continued

Enel X is a global energy services provider based in Italy that offers customers distributed energy solutions and advisory support for decarbonization and energy saving strategies. Based on the available public SGIP data, their California energy storage presence appears to be in its early stages. For more information on Engie’s energy storage offerings, visit their … Continued

Stem is one of the leading behind the meter energy storage providers, operating “the world’s largest digitally connected energy storage network.” They pride themselves on their artificial intelligence energy management software, Athena, to operate their systems efficiently. For more information on Engie’s energy storage offerings, visit their website at https://www.stem.com/solutions/energy-storage/.

The commonly known electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, also provides energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Tesla appears to be the clear frontrunner in terms of market share in the energy storage industry, though public data to confirm this is unavailable. For more information on Tesla’s C&I energy storage product, the Megapack, visit … Continued

ENGIE North America Inc. offers a range of capabilities in the United States and Canada to help customers decarbonize, decentralize and digitalize their operations. This includes providing energy storage solutions. Globally, ENGIE S.A. (based in France) is the largest independent power producer and energy efficiency services provider in the world, employing 160,000 people in 70 … Continued

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The Emerson Sensi Touch Smart thermostat has a mobile app to control multiple thermostats. The thermostat connects to WiFi and support geofencing.

The Carrier Connect WiFi Thermostat controls up to 4 heating stages and 3 cooling stages. The thermostat can enable demand response through utility programs. It automatically retrieves time, date and outdoor air temperature when connected to Wi-Fi and sports an auto-dimming display that lights up as you approach.

The Google Nest thermostat supports up to three heating/two cooling stages (conventional), and two heating/cooling stages with auxiliary heat (heat pumps). Nest learns temperature preferences to create a schedule and has an on-board occupancy sensor. Its Rush Hour Rewards program enables participation in utility demand response. Nest connects through Wi-Fi.

The Pelican thermostat supports up to two stages of heating and cooling for both conventional systems and heat pumps. The mobile and web interface allow grouping of zones; monitoring HVAC operation provides alerts and notifications. The Pelican has optional on-board CO2 sensors. The thermostat communicates through a proprietary wireless network.

The Pivot smart thermostat by Trane has mobile app to control multiple buildings and set events. The thermostat can be connected via Ethernet or WiFi.

The Ecobee supports up to two stages of heating and cooling for conventional systems and heat pumps. Ecobee has optional air quality monitoring, remote occupancy/temperature sensors, and HVAC accessory (ventilator, HRV). Ecobee works with demand response programs and communicates via Wi-Fi. The thermostat provides alerts for freeze protection.

The NT thermostat supports up to two stages for heating and cooling (conventional) and up to 3 stages of heating/2 cooling for heat pumps. NT can support carbon dioxide sensing. The thermostat provides 19 alerts (such as hi/lo temperature alerts). BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP over WiFi.

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The Honeywell Home advanced thermostat boasts flexible scheduling: no schedule, time-based schedule, the ability to control based on occupancy (through location geo-fencing, or with additional sensors and an active-priority occupancy algorithm). The thermostat uses WiFi and has a mobile app.

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High efficiency permanent magnet (PM) motor compatible with appropriate variable-frequency drives (VFD).

Patented switched reluctance motor and drive.

Hybrid synchronous reluctance and permanent magnet motor. Check with your drive manufacturer for compatibility. ABB brand drive recommended.

High efficiency induction motor.

High efficiency permanent magnet (PM) motor compatible with appropriate variable-frequency drives (VFD).

The BERT 110 X Smart Plug allows users to manage power to appliances and equipment in the facility from a dedicated Bert Brain 1000 application software. It can connect to an organization’s Wi-Fi network to form a plug load control system. The application software provides users the ability to toggle the power supply to the smart plug outlet remotely, create and assign schedules to an individual or a group of smart plugs, and trend the smart plug energy consumption and estimated energy savings.