Honeywell has announced a strategic partnership with Enel North America (Enel) aimed at revolutionizing energy management for commercial and industrial organizations. This collaboration focuses on the integration of advanced automation and demand response solutions to help stabilize power grids and prevent blackouts during peak usage periods.
The partnership leverages Honeywell’s expertise in building automation systems and Enel’s leadership in demand response programs. By combining their strengths, the two companies are offering solutions that allow organizations to seamlessly integrate demand response into their operations, maximizing efficiency and operational stability. This integration promises to deliver significant benefits, including enhanced energy efficiency, reduced costs, and increased grid reliability.
“There is a growing need for energy capacity that can respond on short notice to ensure grid stability,” stated Hamed Heyhat, President of Honeywell Smart Energy & Thermal Solutions (SETS). “Through our partnership with Enel North America, we are addressing these challenges directly by offering customers ready-now solutions that not only simplify the integration process but also help deliver tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and grid reliability.”
The collaboration focuses on Enel’s FlexUp offering, powered by Honeywell’s cutting-edge automation technology. This solution simplifies the process for organizations to become more energy-flexible, enabling them to adjust their electricity usage in real time. This flexibility not only helps stabilize the grid but also allows organizations to reduce costs and generate revenue by participating in demand response programs.
“The future of energy is flexible. Our modern power grids need end users who are willing and able to adjust their electricity usage in real time, reducing costs and earning revenue in the process,” said Molly Jerrard, head of demand response at Enel North America. “Enel’s FlexUp offering, powered by Honeywell’s industry-leading automation technology, simplifies the process for organizations that are looking to maximize their energy flexibility. It also enables us to leverage these flexible loads to support grid reliability for homes, businesses, and communities.”
This partnership aligns with Honeywell’s strategic focus on three key megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and the energy transition. By enhancing their portfolio in these areas, Honeywell and Enel North America are not only contributing to grid stability but also driving forward the evolution of modern energy management.
The automated demand response solutions provided by this partnership are available with no out-of-pocket costs for organizations, significantly boosting their potential earnings from demand response programs. Industries ranging from commercial offices and retail stores to food manufacturing and farming facilities stand to benefit from this innovative approach to energy management.
