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OhmConnect

Residential demand response for California households

HQ: San Francisco, CA 2 states served Since 2014Website
Dispatchable capacity
250 MW
Aggregated MW
Participants
250K
Enrolled customers
States served
2
Service footprint
Markets
2
CAISO · ERCOT

Overview

About this program

OhmConnect (now Renew Home) operates one of the largest residential demand response networks in California, signaling 250,000+ homes to reduce load during CAISO peak events through smart plugs, thermostats, EV chargers, and behavioral nudges.

Technologies

Technology breakdown

Demand Response

Curtailable C&I and residential load enrolled into ISO and utility programs.

Smart Thermostats

Connected thermostats curtailing HVAC load during peak events.

EV / V2G

Managed EV charging and vehicle-to-grid export from connected fleets.

Service area

Operating in 2 states

California
Texas

Wholesale markets

CAISO
ERCOT

Programs & Partnerships

Programs and key partners

Programs & offerings

OhmHours

Real-time reduction events with cash rewards.

DSGS Aggregation

California Demand Side Grid Support program participation.

Partners

PG&E SCE SDG&E Google Nest

Track record

Performance highlights

  1. 1

    250 MW peak reduction capability

  2. 2

    $50M+ paid to households

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