Powerley unveils energy-driven smart home experience

US-based utility management platform provider Powerley recently introduced its next-generation solution that features real-time energy usage monitoring and full functionality of an automated home in one interface.

Addressing utility needs for energy efficiency, peak load management and customer loyalty while unlocking revenue streams from the smart home, Powerley is realizing the vision of connecting the smart grid to the smart home, said Manoj Kumar, CEO of Powerley.

Powerley’s energy efficiency solution provides real-time (updated every three seconds), whole house energy visualization and coaching – catalyzing behavioral change and delivering 7X – 10X energy savings compared to traditional programs, the company claimed.

It also breaks down whole house consumption enabling real-time load identification with 95% accuracy.

Through Powerley, utilities can execute intelligent demand response programs that go beyond HVAC, extending across all connected devices, and configurable to multiple types of programs – while offering real-time consumer event approvals.

Working with leading energy companies DTE Energy, AEP Ohio and BC Hydro, among others, Powerley is now available to over 5 million households. “We believe that utilities are best positioned as the trusted channel to proliferate the smart home,” Kumar said.

Powerley enables homeowners to manage their energy and their home via mobile, wearables and voice (with Amazon Alexa.)

With a constant connection to the home’s smart meter, the Powerley Energy Bridge enables real-time energy usage data for the whole home and every connected appliance and device within it. The Energy Bridge also serves as the hub to communicate with smart devices in the home – providing “Bring Your Own Device” flexibility to interact with many of the popular smart home devices in the market, such as Amazon Echo, ecobee3, Schlage Door Locks, and many more. The solution can be completely utility-branded, offering an opportunity to extend the utility’s brand into the experience.

“Powerley is helping DTE Energy redefine our business as our connected world continues to evolve,” said Dave Meador, Vice Chairman of DTE Energy. “Our customers tell us they love being able to manage their energy consumption with the Powerley app and now with the same app they can manage their home.”