Home energy management to be incorporated into a central,
easy-to-use interface
WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 31,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems,
Inc., (NYSE: GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of
energy technology solutions and other power products, today
announced that its entire line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home
standby generators will soon integrate with the latest ecobee smart
thermostats, creating a single energy management hub for the
home.
By integrating ecobee smart thermostats with Generac home
standby generators, home energy management will be incorporated
into a central, easy-to-use interface. Homeowners can quickly and
easily see that their generator is ready to power on in a power
outage. For homeowners fueling their generator with propane, they
will also be able to digitally link their fuel tank, enabling them
to monitor fuel levels 24/7 on the same interface.
"At Generac, we're constantly looking for new and innovative
ways to make life a little easier," said Kyle Raabe, executive vice president of Consumer
Power at Generac. "By integrating our Generac home standby
generators with ecobee smart thermostats, we're giving customers
visual peace of mind that their generators are ready to power on in
an outage and helping them keep watch on all their energy
management needs in one location."
The integration will be available on ecobee's Smart Thermostat
Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced units, and on all Wi-Fi and
cellular-enabled Generac home standby generators. When launched,
customers will see the new integration option appear in their
Mobile Link app and can choose to participate with the click of a
button. The process will take only a few minutes in the app, with
no additional installations required from a dealer. Customers
can also choose their notification settings on their thermostat or
opt out at any time via the Mobile Link app.
Through the new integration, customers and dealers will
experience a more efficient process to schedule maintenance or
quickly remedy issues that may arise. Homeowners can view the
status of their Generac home standby generator in real time by
simply pressing the generator icon on their ecobee
thermostat. If there is an alert on the generator, the
thermostat will have a full screen display notifying the homeowner
and displaying their preferred dealer's contact information.
The software update for ecobee thermostats will be available
spring 2023. For more information about ecobee smart thermostats,
visit www.ecobee.com. To learn more about the Generac home standby
generator and ecobee thermostat integration, please visit the
website.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC)
is a leading energy technology company that provides advanced power
grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home
and industrial applications, solar + battery storage solutions,
virtual power plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools
and equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first
affordable backup generator and later created the category of
automatic home standby generator - a market in which nearly eight
of ten generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to
sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the
21st century electrical grid.
About ecobee
ecobee Inc. was founded in 2007 with a
mission to improve everyday life while creating a more sustainable
world. Since launching the world's first smart thermostat in 2009,
ecobee has helped customers across North
America save nearly 28 TWh of energy, which is the
equivalent of taking all the homes in Los
Angeles and Chicago off the
grid for a year. Today, ecobee continues to innovate with smart
home solutions that solve everyday problems with comfort, security,
and conservation in mind. In 2021, ecobee joined Generac Holdings
Inc. (NYSE: GNRC). Generac and ecobee share a vision to deliver a
cleaner and more sustainable energy future for customers and
communities. The Generac and ecobee home of the future will be more
comfortable, resilient, and efficient. For more information,
visit ecobee.com.
Media Contact: Stephanie
Rodgers
Stephanie.Rodgers@Generac.com
Phone: 262.544.4811 Ext. 4456
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