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Informetis Partners with ENECHANGE to Optimize Home Energy Use

Informetis Inc., based in Minato City, Tokyo, has announced an exciting collaboration with ENECHANGE Inc. to introduce a groundbreaking feature called "My Energy Report". This new service will utilize Informetis's innovative AI technology, known as NILM Lite, starting February 2026. This technology revolutionizes the way households can understand their energy consumption by offering insights directly from smart meter data without the need for additional hardware.

The Need for Improved Energy Insights

In light of rising energy costs and the global shift towards carbon neutrality by 2050, understanding energy usage within households has become increasingly crucial. Traditionally, consumers have faced significant challenges in tracking the specific energy consumption of various appliances due to the high costs and complexities associated with installing dedicated measurement equipment. With NILM Lite, Informetis facilitates a solution by relying solely on data from the first-generation smart meters, which are already standard in many homes.

How NILM Lite Works

NILM Lite leverages 30-minute interval consumption data obtainable from existing smart meters. The advanced AI algorithms estimate and visualize energy usage across various categories, allowing consumers to gain a clearer picture of their household's power consumption habits. By classifying energy usage into five categories—heating/cooling, refrigeration, standby power, lighting, and others—users can make informed decisions about their electricity use.

Key Features of 'My Energy Report'

• - Visibility of Energy Consumption: The AI estimations provide numerical representations of energy usage by category.
• - User-Friendly Interface: A three-tier display simplifies the understanding of usage patterns, highlighting potential areas for energy savings.
• - Personalized Energy Saving Suggestions: Users will receive tailored advice based on their consumption patterns, encouraging practical energy-saving behavior.

Note: Estimates provided by the AI do not guarantee actual usage figures.

Expanding the Business Potential with NILM Lite

NILM Lite's unique ability to analyze smart meter data without additional sensors means it has immediate applicability beyond traditional energy providers. Informetis has primarily marketed this technology to electricity retailers, improving billing transparency and enabling better demand forecasting. However, the collaboration with ENECHANGE aims to broaden the data use for various service providers, fostering innovation in energy data applications and promoting diverse energy management solutions.

As more businesses recognize the potential of smart meter data, NILM Lite is set to play a pivotal role in advancing digital transformation within the energy sector. Informetis envisions an ecosystem where energy data is utilized safely and effectively to enhance energy management practices, especially with the anticipated rollout of next-generation smart meters, which are expected to provide even more detailed consumption data starting in 2026.

Commitment to Sustainability

Taro Tadano, President of Informetis, expressed pride in the partnership and the applications of their advanced AI technology for ENECHANGE's new service. He emphasized that utilizing existing smart meter infrastructure to visualize previously hidden consumption patterns aids in promoting achievable energy-saving measures. Informetis remains committed to leveraging data and AI technologies for optimizing energy use, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.

About Informetis

Founded on April 8, 2013, Informetis is dedicated to harnessing energy data to transform lives. The company operates with the mission of integrating energy systems with AI technology to drive energy optimization solutions that enable the implementation of carbon neutrality in Japan and globally. With a portfolio focused on energy informatics, they create smart living services that contribute to comfortable and efficient lifestyles.

• - Company Name: Informetis Inc.
• - Location: 2-16, Sumitomo Shiba Daimon Building, 1-12-16, Shiba Daimon, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Leadership: Taro Tadano, President
• - Stock Information: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Code 281A)
• - Business Focus: Energy-related data analysis for energy-saving solutions, energy management services, and innovative service creation utilizing energy data.
• - Official Website: Informetis