Technology platform Kaluza has expanded into the North American market, making its demand response services available to 45 million meters.
In an announcement this morning (24 August) the company, which launched in 2019 out of Ovo Energy, revealed it had formed a partnership with Texas-based software company Innowatts.
The deal comes just weeks after Kaluza announced it had appointed a US-based chief executive.
The partnership will allow Kaluza’s demand response service, Kaluza Flex, to be made available to Innowatt’s North American utility customers while Innowatts will make its energy analytics and forecasting modules available to Ovo Energy.
Kaluza Flex can intelligently manage the charging of connected home devices such as electric vehicles and heating and cooling systems. Innowatts’ platform meanwhile provides users with data to help them more effectively forecast demand and manage supply related risk.
Toby Ferenczi, director of business development at Kaluza, said: “Today’s energy retailers and utilities are navigating a highly complex and rapidly evolving energy landscape.
“Smart software like Kaluza’s is playing a pivotal role in unlocking opportunities for retailers to run their businesses with efficiency and speed at a low cost, while engaging their customers and shaping a resilient, decarbonised energy system.
“We are excited to accelerate our international expansion into North America in partnership with Innowatts.”
Innowatts’ director of strategic development for EMEA, Harrison Brook, said: “The Innowatts-Kaluza partnership will provide the market with the systems and data-driven intelligence required to have a 360º view of individual customers, as well as manage the flexibility associated with their load requirements.
“The collaboration will enable customers to identify and explore new revenue opportunities; complement sustainability efforts by illuminating the carbon footprint for each electric metered site, hence providing insight into plans that lower carbon emissions and help the environment, whilst improving overall customer satisfaction.”