Global Gridtech Provider SparkMeter Expands Rural Electric Cooperative Partnerships to Enhance Power Quality and Efficiency SparkMeter has recently announced two new partnerships with rural electric cooperatives in the United States, aimed at improving power quality and reducing outage frequencies and durations. These collaborations demonstrate SparkMeter's commitment to supporting the growth and development of the energy sector, particularly in underserved areas. The first partnership is with Cooperative Electric Association of Southern Illinois (CESI), a leading REC that serves over 70,000 customers across southern Illinois. CESI will be leveraging SparkMeter's advanced metering infrastructure solutions, including the GridScan software, to assess existing transformer performance and relocate overloaded transformers to areas of lower demand. In contrast, Rochester Utilities (RU) in Minnesota is focusing on implementing SparkMeter's advanced metering infrastructure solution to manage growing data demands as it transitions from automated meter reading (AMR) technology to more sophisticated systems. This strategic move aligns with RU's goal of optimizing its operations and providing improved services to its customers. SparkMeter's partnerships are expected to have a significant impact on the performance and efficiency of rural electric cooperatives, enabling them to unlock new capabilities through better data management. The company's AI-driven platform Praxis provides a comprehensive 360-degree view of the grid, combining data from smart meters, SCADA systems, and existing software such as CIS, GIS, and Engineering Analysis. SparkMeter has secured valuable support from world-class investors, technology partners, and global organizations, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Honeywell Smart Energy, AWS, Mission 300, PowerAfrica, and more. This backing underscores SparkMeter's position as a leading provider of gridtech solutions and its dedication to driving innovation in the energy sector.

US Utilities Partner With SparkMeter for Enhanced Grid Management Capabilities A significant development in the energy sector has seen US utilities, including CREC and RPU, partnering with technology firm SparkMeter. The agreements aim to improve grid management by leveraging SparkMeter's cutting-edge software solutions. The collaborations grant access to SparkMeter's AI-ready Praxis platform, alongside GridScan and GridFin tools. These platforms will enable the two entities to streamline financial operations, optimize electricity costs, and make data-driven decisions on infrastructure investments. In the Midwest, where aging grid infrastructure poses significant challenges, the partnership is expected to have a profound impact. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) estimates that $100 billion is required for new grid infrastructure, necessitating innovative solutions like SparkMeter's GridFin software. CREC, in its efforts to modernize, has chosen to work with SparkMeter to automate various components of its financial operations. By utilizing SparkMeter's GridScan and GridFin tools, CREC can track electricity costs in real-time, simulate the impact of rate changes, and relocate overloaded transformers to zones with lower demand. Similarly, RPU, based in Rochester, Minnesota, is collaborating with SparkMeter to address increasing data demands. The partnership will enable RPU to streamline manual processes, allocate resources more efficiently, and make data-driven decisions on infrastructure investments. RPU's IT manager Phil Teng highlights the importance of leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, while RPU general manager Tim McCollough emphasizes the need for innovative solutions that can align rate structures with actual costs.

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Honeywell has acquired SparkMeter’s utility platforms in a tuck-in deal to expand its smart energy software, aligning with its strategy of spinning off legacy units while bolstering digital energy-transition capabilities. In sum – what to know: Tuck-in acquisition – the purchase of SparkMeter’s platforms will enhance Honeywell’s digital utility solutions. Spin-off strategy – complements the carve-up […]

Honeywell has expanded its Smart Energy portfolio by acquiring SparkMeter's grid management technologies. This move enhances its utility solutions.

SparkMeter's GridScan product has earned distinction in Fast Company's 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards for its vital role in grid management and reliability.

SparkMeter has secured two contracts with U.S. utilities to enhance grid operations and modernization, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness amidst growing energy demands in the Midwest.

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced the acquisition of three utility platforms from SparkMeter, Inc., expanding its Smart Energy portfolio. The acquired platforms include Praxis (data analytics platform), GridScan (grid performance monitoring software), and GridFin (financial management application).The integration enhances Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities, providing advanced tools for grid modernization and asset optimization. This tuck-in acquisition follows Honeywell's strategic transformation, including planned spin-offs of Aerospace Technologies and Solstice Advanced Materials businesses, and approximately $14 billion in recent accretive acquisitions.

SparkMeter’s product is a cutting edge IoT platform that is used by utility companies around the wor

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Expands Honeywell’s Smart Energy Portfolio and Builds on Existing Capabilities of Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the expansion of its Smart Energy portfolio with the tuck-in acquisition of three utility platforms from SparkMeter, Inc., a provider of leading grid management solutions for utilities. …