ABB has announced the launch of ReliaHome Smart Panel with Panel Guard technology, a load management algorithm that ensures homes stay within their electrical capacity. Managed through a convenient mobile app, ABB says it makes all-electric homes more efficient and easier to achieve.
With electricity making up 44% of U.S. residential energy usei - and set to rise by up to 22% by 2050ii - demand for flexible energy management solutions is growing. The ReliaHome Smart Panel now integrates dynamic load management with circuit-level visibility and control through its intelligent energy management software, simplifying home electrification by optimizing energy use, and avoiding costly upgrades, on any new or existing setup.
Designed to seamlessly integrate any electrical load – such as electric vehicle (EV) chargers, solar and storage systems, or energy-intensive appliances like induction stoves, electric heat pumps, and water heaters – the ReliaHome™ Smart Panel prioritizes on-demand appliance use, eliminating the need for expensive panel replacements or utility service upgrades. Perfect for both new single-family builds and renovations, it offers universal compatibility, allowing installation alongside any manufacturer's load center. For builders and contractors, the pre-wired, labeled design and mounting options make installation and commissioning quick and easy.
“ABB is committed to shaping the future of smart homes throughout North and Central America,” said Adam Mease, business line leader, energy distribution NEMA at ABB. “Recent studies estimate that 48 million homeowners may face costly panel upgrades to electrify their homesiii. The ReliaHome Smart Panel with Panel Guard technology is a smarter alternative to a service upgrade for homeowners aiming to electrify their homes. It dynamically manages energy loads, integrating high-demand, energy-consuming appliances without expensive upgrades.”
The ReliaHome Smart Panel app gives homeowners energy insights and remote control. Settings can be customized to accommodate vacancies, peak hours, or load balancing. Real-time and historical data on energy consumption allow homeowners to make smarter decisions about their energy use, alerting them to high-demand appliances that may need to be replaced.