Informetis' 'BridgeLAB DR' Adopted for Chugoku Electric Power's Residential DR Service
Informetis announced that its DR support service 'BridgeLAB DR' has been integrated into Chugoku Electric Power's commercial demand response service for households, enabling integrated control of multi-manufacturer energy devices.
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Informetis Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Taro Tadano), a provider of energy AI solutions, announced that its 'BridgeLAB DR' platform has been adopted for Chugoku Electric Power's residential demand response (DR) service, 'Gutto Zutto. Eco Time Shift.' The service utilizes Informetis' cloud platform to remotely control EcoCute water heaters from manufacturers like Daikin and Panasonic, shifting energy usage to periods of surplus renewable energy. After successful pilot tests conducted since 2024, the service has now transitioned to a full commercial phase. Informetis plans to expand its control platform to include storage batteries, EVs, and air conditioning units, contributing to grid stabilization and the effective use of renewable energy.
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What is unique about BridgeLAB DR?
It provides integrated control across multiple hardware manufacturers and minimizes API development burdens for electric utilities.