OhmConnect

OhmConnect is a company that empowers consumers to save money and energy by reducing their electricity usage during periods of high demand. Their demand response program rewards users with Watts, which can be redeemed for cash, gift cards, and other rewards. OhmConnect works with various electric utilities across California, New York, and Texas, enabling users to participate in energy-saving events called OhmHours and AutoOhms. These events occur when electricity demand is high, and users are incentivized to reduce their energy consumption during these periods.

OhmConnect's mission is to build North America's largest Virtual Power Plant by connecting consumers to the grid and creating a more efficient and sustainable energy system. They have received numerous awards and accolades for their innovative approach to energy management and their commitment to environmental sustainability. OhmConnect's platform is designed to be user-friendly, offering features such as automated device control, personalized recommendations, and educational resources to help users understand their energy consumption and make informed choices.

OhmConnect offers a fully remote work environment, allowing employees to work from anywhere. In addition to this flexible work schedule, the company also organizes annual offsites where employees can connect and decompress together. This combination of remote work and team-building events ensures a positive and productive work environment while allowing employees to maintain a good work-life balance.

OhmConnect offers a fully remote work environment and annual company offsites. This allows employees to enjoy the flexibility of remote work while also fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. The company emphasizes a culture of curiosity, purpose, sustainability and empowerment, and they are committed to creating a work environment that supports employees' lives outside of work.

OhmConnect's mission is to rally people to change how and when they use electricity, unlocking clean, affordable, and reliable energy for everyone. They believe in empowering their community by providing tools and partnerships that fit people's lives and needs, simplifying participation in energy conservation efforts, and amplifying their positive impact on the environment.

OhmConnect promotes a culture of curiosity, purpose, sustainability, and community. They emphasize the importance of being bold and innovative, prioritizing work with a clear purpose, and fostering a supportive environment that values work-life balance. They empower their community by providing tools, products, and partnerships that fit their members' lives and needs, ultimately aiming to make their participation simple and accessible.

OhmConnect recognizes the systemic inequity faced by low-income families and people of color, acknowledging their disproportionate impact from climate change despite contributing the least to it. To address this, they have created the Equity, Access & Outreach (EA&O) Committee dedicated to combating systemic inequity both within their workforce and the communities they serve. Their goal is to increase representation in the energy and consumer technology sectors and improve the lives of people while also protecting the planet.