Introducing ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Home Energy Management
Introducing ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Home Energy Management |
| [19-May-2025] |
New solution seamlessly connects ecobee smart thermostats with Generac Home Standby Generators and PWRcell 2 Solar Battery Storage Solution WAUKESHA, Wis., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a global leader in energy solutions, today announced the launch of ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Home Energy Management, an all-new smart thermostat that integrates with Generac Home Standby Generators and Generac PWRcell 2 Solar Battery Storage Solutions to improve real-time system visibility and make home energy management more seamless for homeowners.
At a time when Americans are seeing both rising energy costs and more frequent power outages – with 1.5 billion hours of outages taking place in 2024 alone – ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Home Energy Management is the latest in Generac's suite of residential energy technology solutions that provide reliable, more efficient, and better managed energy solutions. "As energy costs climb and power outages escalate, we're bringing together Generac Home Standby Generators and ecobee smart thermostats into one integrated solution that helps adapt automatically to homeowners' energy needs, and deliver significant energy savings, increased comfort and control," said Kyle Raabe, President of Consumer Power at Generac. ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Home Energy Management intelligently manages HVAC systems to not only optimize home energy consumption but also reduce the size of the backup system required. This new all-in-one solution eliminates the need for additional hardware, ultimately reducing total installation costs and improving overall system affordability. ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced is also outfitted with advanced occupancy sensing technology that reacts to homeowners' habits, delivering effortless energy and cost savings of up to 26%* on annual heating and cooling bills. "We're excited to be able to provide homeowners greater control and confidence in managing comfort in their homes without compromise," said Greg Fyke, President and CEO of ecobee. "With the launch of our new Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Home Energy Management, we not only intelligently optimize heating and cooling in the home but also coordinate electrical loads during generator startup to keep the lights on during an outage." June 2025 Availability Additionally, Generac's new PWRcell 2 Solar Battery Storage Solution will begin shipping in the coming months. The new solution elevates the standard for solar battery storage, providing capability for significant electricity bill savings by storing energy from solar panels and providing reliable backup power during outages. Each PWRcell 2 system includes an ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced for intuitive in-home monitoring and energy consumption optimization. For more information on boosting home energy independence, visit generac.com/dealer-locator/ to locate your nearest authorized installer. With over 10,000 and growing providers nationwide, potential buyers and current home energy system owners can enjoy these next-gen solutions. *Compared to a hold of 72°F/22°C. Actual savings will vary based on several factors, such as use, weather, and energy costs. About Generac For more information about Generac, visit www.generac.com. About ecobee Media Contact: Jonathan Stern
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