Emporia provides a home energy management platform that utilizes real-time energy monitoring and smart device automation to optimize electricity usage across individual circuits and appliances. This technology helps homeowners reduce energy costs and minimize waste, contributing to both financial savings and environmental sustainability.
Funding
$16M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many homeowners lack comprehensive tools to understand and manage their energy consumption, leading to unnecessary costs and environmental impact. Existing solutions often fail to provide real-time visibility into energy usage at the circuit and appliance level, hindering effective optimization.
Solution
Emporia provides a home energy management platform that empowers homeowners to monitor and automate their electricity usage for cost savings and sustainability. The platform consists of the Vue Energy Monitor, which provides real-time data on energy consumption at the circuit level, smart plugs for individual appliance control, EV chargers, and home battery backup systems. These products integrate seamlessly through the Emporia app, enabling users to track energy usage, automate device scheduling, and optimize consumption based on time-of-use rates or excess solar production. The PowerSmart load management feature prevents electrical panel overloads during EV charging by dynamically adjusting the charger's power draw based on overall home energy consumption.
Target Audience
Emporia targets homeowners seeking to reduce energy costs, minimize their environmental impact, and gain greater control over their home's energy consumption.
Features
- Vue Energy Monitor: Real-time monitoring of energy usage at the circuit level
- Smart Plugs: Remote control and energy monitoring for individual appliances
- EV Chargers: Level 2 EV chargers with options for NACS or J1772/CCS connectors
- PowerSmart: Load management to prevent electrical panel overloads during EV charging
- Home Battery Backup: Provides power during outages and optimizes energy use during peak demand
- Mobile App: Centralized platform for monitoring, automation, and control of all Emporia devices
- Time-of-Use Management: Automate energy usage based on time-of-use rates
- Excess Solar Management: Optimize energy consumption using excess solar production