Schneider Electric, a provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation and whose various services includes energy procurement, formally announced its entrance and commitment to the residential market today with its Square D Connected Home solutions

In addition, the company previewed a new collection of switches, dimmers, receptacles, plugs and sensors which will be available later in 2020 across US, Canada and Mexico.

"The consumers' relationship with electric power has traditionally been one-sided: your utility delivers it, you use it and you pay the bill," said Manish Pant, Executive Vice President of Home and Distribution at Schneider Electric. "However, even with the rising number of connected home devices, energy management – perhaps the most critical for safety, control and sustainability – has yet to be thoughtfully addressed for the consumer. We believe it's time to give consumers the needed digital tools to feel confident, safe and committed to using energy in ways that both enhance their day-to-day lives and reflect their values and ideals long into the future."

The Wiser Energy system, a connected home solution from Square D, helps educate consumers on the energy usage of devices across their home, including devices that are not "smart" or connected. It detects and identifies all appliances within the home and uses Schneider Electric's grid-to-plug advantage to manage the flow of electric energy delivered from the electric grid to the devices and appliances plugged in at home.

Consumers can then use the Square D version of the Sense app or leading voice assistants including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to digitally track energy usage, receive updates if the dryer cycle is still running, or get alerts if an appliance is malfunctioning or requires service. This information allows homeowners to reduce the risk of potential expensive energy bills, deliver protection and safety for their home, or, for those with alternate energy sources such as solar, control and manage how appliances leverage different energy sources.

Products, Pricing & Availability

Wiser (available now)

• The Wiser Energy Smart Home Monitor – Installs in your home's electrical panel and provides real-time home energy usage, notification when devices turn on or off, and goals to track savings ($299 USD)

• The Wiser Energy Smart Home Monitor Solar Edition – Optimizes solar installs with live generation tracking to make the most of your renewable energy resources ($349 USD)

• Wiser Energy Solar CTS – Ensures homeowners are maximizing the return on their investments with real-time solar monitoring capabilities and analysis ($50 USD)

Square D Connected Home (coming soon)

Square D Energy Hub, works with Wiser – Innovative residential system and solution for flexible energy needs that enables easy connections for all types of power supply environments including solar, inverter, battery and service entrance needs. The Energy Hub is powered by Wiser Energy and helps provide consumers and contractors with an enhanced automation and intelligent backup power experience for the home. The Energy Hub is designed to support critical loads during power outages, while also giving the homeowner the ability to dynamically adjust how backup power is delivered to their devices as needed. The Hub is also enhanced with a new stylish and modular design for homes of the future. Enhancements include:

• Inverter Ready

• EZ Qwik Connect

• Battery and Generator Ready

• Powered by Wiser Energy

• EV Ready

• NEC 2020 & Utility Compliant

Square D Wiring Devices, works with Wiser – Whether installed along with Wiser Energy or as stand-alone devices, the consumer will be able to add overall control to the home, at the switch and outlet level. Consumers will be able to create scenes and scenarios that are activated via sensors, voice or app control. When paired with Wiser Energy the consumer will be able to take real time action to adjust the energy use in the home by shutting off devices and reducing the electrical load.

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