Emporia Corp., a Littleton firm that specializes in home energy management solutions, is embarking on a partnership with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. This alliance aims to stimulate progress in the home energy management industry, with Honda extending a strategic investment into Emporia.
The companies have sealed a master collaboration joint development agreement in North America. This agreement centers on facilitating new initiatives within critical sectors such as smart EV charging and home energy management. It seeks to marry the capabilities of both firms in efforts to furnish top-of-line solutions to consumers.
Presently in the U.S., customers can fine-tune their residential energy consumption via incorporation of Emporia’s Smart Home Energy Management System. This system compliments their existing installations of EV chargers or other energy products available through Honda Home Electrification and Acura Home Electrification.
“We are thrilled to partner with one of the most respected auto manufacturers in the world,” said Shawn McLaughlin, CEO of Emporia Corp. He voiced his enthusiasm over this partnership stating, “this collaboration with Honda represents an exciting opportunity for Emporia to leverage our expertise in the home energy management space and work together to transform how people interact with energy in their homes.”
Honda also expresses its commitment to contributing toward making sustainable energy a reality. Manabu Ozawa, chief officer of Honda Corporate Strategy Operations, said, “Honda has set a global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.” He added, “Our collaboration with Emporia aims to advance Honda’s path toward carbon neutrality, enable customers to extract additional value from their EVs, and expand our energy services as we transition to our electrified future.”
The joint venture between Emporia and Honda is predicted to inspire significant advancements in the home energy management sector. In addition to improving energy efficiency, it promotes sustainability by offering customers innovative solutions tailored to their needs.
Emporia Corp. develops energy-saving technology that encompasses everything from smart home energy monitors to home battery systems. Its products are designed to reduce customer’s energy usage, save them money, and aid in the creation of a healthier environment and a feasible future for all its stakeholders.