Through this partnership, Silver Spring will expand its demand response system to offer elements of Energate’s consumer connected demand response (CCDR) product set, including smart thermostats, load control switches, gateways, and software. The combined system incorporates Silver Spring’s existing Advanced Metering, UtilityIQ and CustomerIQ applications.
Judy Lin, chief product officer of Silver Spring Networks, said: “As utilities develop and deploy their smart grid solutions, demand response programs play a critical role, through direct load control and time of use pricing.
“We are delighted to formalize a relationship with Energate, a leader in demand response solutions for the smart grid, and help more utilities empower more consumers to realize the potential of the smart grid.”
Energate and Silver Spring are currently providing in-home technology for the Silver Spring deployment with Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) as part of its Positive Energy Smart Grid Program. Energate smart thermostats will enable participating OG&E customers to automatically control their energy use in response to time-of-use rates.
The Energate and Silver Spring demand response system operates over the Silver Spring smart energy platform or Energate CCDR broadband networks.
