Virtual Peaker
Virtual Peaker is a tech company based in Louisville, KY, providing a distributed energy platform that helps utilities manage demand response programs and integrate various distributed energy resources like smart thermostats, EV chargers, and solar batteries.
Services
Virtual Peaker provides a distributed energy platform designed for utilities to manage demand response programs and integrate distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's services cater to investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and cooperatives. The platform includes a DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System), customer engagement tools, and forecasting suites. Virtual Peaker supports a variety of DERs, including smart thermostats, EV chargers, and solar batteries, to aid in efficient energy management.
Products
Virtual Peaker offers a comprehensive platform that features multiple suites tailored for energy management. The DERMS suite enables the effective integration and management of diverse distributed energy resources. The customer engagement suite includes automated messaging and incentive processing to improve utility-customer interaction. Additionally, the forecasting suite utilizes machine learning to provide accurate load forecasting and demand management. The platform is scalable and customizable to meet the specific needs of different utilities. Moreover, Virtual Peaker provides a homeowner app that allows customers to interact with their energy usage and management.
Sector
Virtual Peaker operates within the distributed energy sector, focusing on providing utility companies the tools needed to manage and integrate distributed energy resources (DERs). This includes technologies and solutions geared towards demand response programs and energy forecasting. The company's target market consists of investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and cooperatives. Their offerings support a range of DERs such as smart thermostats, EV chargers, and solar batteries, facilitating a more balanced and efficient energy grid.
Headquarters
Virtual Peaker is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Despite its physical headquarters, the company maintains a remote-first work policy, allowing its employees to work from various locations. This remote-first approach aids in attracting a diverse talent pool and supports a flexible work environment.