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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