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As per the DOE, Projects funded through this program will improve the energy efficiency of buildings and offer flexible services to the electric grid. Many of these technologies can enable dynamic building interactions with the power grid that offer new value streams to commercial building owners.
Fremont, CA: ZOME Energy Networks has declared its plans to deploy its technology strategically into the Austin energy market in an effort to help the recovery as well as "grid flexibility" re-building of the ERCOT and Texas energy grid.
ZOME in 2019 started its entry into the Texas market and has contractual relationships with mid-sized and major property holding companies who are adopting ZOME's energy management system that saves users money while also allowing the apartment unit, the commercial building, or home to become a grid responsive "market participant". In 2020, after being contacted and audited by Austin Energy, the companies applied together to receive a multi-million dollar grant from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Department of Energy (DOE).
As per the DOE, Projects funded through this program will improve the energy efficiency of buildings and offer flexible services to the electric grid. Many of these technologies can enable dynamic building interactions with the power grid that offer new value streams to commercial building owners.
"Testing, measurement, and verification of advanced building technologies in real-world conditions is a fundamental step in the research and development process," stated Alex Fitzsimmons, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency. "Through rigorous field validation, DOE can help de-risk and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies that improve the energy efficiency of America's homes, businesses, and industries."
