iControl, EcoFactor Partner to for Smart Energy Management
iControl Networks, a provider of connected home technology and innovation, and EcoFactor, a provider of cloud-based home energy services, are partnering to deliver a smart energy service that integrates energy devices and appliances with data analytics about HVAC energy usage on iControl's open, device-agnostic platform. EcoFactor will be joining the iControl OpenHome™ Partner Program to offer a big data and predictive analytics service layer that allows service providers to deliver energy control and savings to their consumers. EcoFactor's service has been fully integrated into iControl's platform, and already powers the recently launched EcoSaver service, a new cloud-based solution for Comcast XFINITY Home customers that helps reduce their energy use and saves money on their utility bills year-round.
"EcoFactor adds advanced energy management capabilities across our entire device ecosystem," said Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of iControl's Austin Division. "Our vision is to give consumers a 360 degree view of their energy usage, as well as the tools to make smart energy decisions with the touch of a button. This partnership is making that vision a reality."