184 - Curtis Bonn Discusses SPAN Panels Enhancing Home Electrification and Grid Flexibility

Insider's Guide to Energy

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Insider’s Guide to Energy, where hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay delve into the increasingly relevant topic of home electrification. This episode features a conversation with Curtis Bonn, head of utility partnerships at SPAN, who sheds light on the transformative SPAN smart panel. Curtis explains how the SPAN smart panel simplifies the electrification process for homeowners, offering a solution that manages electrical loads efficiently and potentially eliminates the need for costly utility service upgrades.

Jeff shares his personal journey of home electrification, highlighting the challenges he faces with his current electrical panel when trying to integrate new technologies like EV chargers, heat pumps, solar panels, and home batteries. Curtis emphasizes how the SPAN smart panel can alleviate these issues by managing the electrical load within the home, ensuring that all devices operate seamlessly without requiring an expensive and time-consuming utility upgrade. He details how the panel uses a proprietary energy management system to monitor and control electrical usage, providing homeowners with an optimized and convenient energy solution.

The conversation also touches on the broader implications for the energy grid, noting that SPAN’s technology can contribute to demand response programs, offering benefits not only to individual homeowners but also to utilities and the overall energy infrastructure. Curtis elaborates on the potential cost savings, both from avoiding utility service upgrades and from improved energy efficiency, supported by various incentives and rebates available under the IRA. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of home energy management and electrification, offering practical insights and solutions for modern energy challenges.
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1. 184 - Curtis Bonn Discusses SPAN Panels Enhancing Home Electrification and Grid Flexibility (00:00:00)

2. Meet Curtis Bonn of SPAN (00:00:47)

3. The SPAN Smart Panel Overview (00:01:48)

4. Real-World Application and Benefits (00:03:08)

5. Energy Management and Safety (00:07:24)

6. Financial Considerations and Incentives (00:22:23)

7. New Home Construction and Market Expansion (00:28:09)

8. Final Thoughts and Conclusion (00:31:51)