Generac Announces Home Standby Generator Integration with ecobee Smart Thermostats

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Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC) has announced an integration with ecobee smart thermostats for its line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home standby generators. This collaboration aims to create a centralized energy management hub for homeowners, allowing them to monitor generator readiness and fuel levels seamlessly. Homeowners will be able to check the status of their generators in real time and receive alerts directly through their ecobee thermostats. This integration will streamline maintenance processes and is set to launch in spring 2023.

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• Integration with ecobee smart thermostats enhances user experience and energy management.
• Homeowners can monitor generator readiness and fuel levels easily.
• Real-time generator status alerts improve maintenance efficiency.

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Home energy management to be incorporated into a central, easy-to-use interface

WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems, Inc., (NYSE: GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced that its entire line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home standby generators will soon integrate with the latest ecobee smart thermostats, creating a single energy management hub for the home.

By integrating ecobee smart thermostats with Generac home standby generators, home energy management will be incorporated into a central, easy-to-use interface. Homeowners can quickly and easily see that their generator is ready to power on in a power outage. For homeowners fueling their generator with propane, they will also be able to digitally link their fuel tank, enabling them to monitor fuel levels 24/7 on the same interface.

"At Generac, we're constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make life a little easier," said Kyle Raabe, executive vice president of Consumer Power at Generac. "By integrating our Generac home standby generators with ecobee smart thermostats, we're giving customers visual peace of mind that their generators are ready to power on in an outage and helping them keep watch on all their energy management needs in one location."  

The integration will be available on ecobee's Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced units, and on all Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled Generac home standby generators. When launched, customers will see the new integration option appear in their Mobile Link app and can choose to participate with the click of a button. The process will take only a few minutes in the app, with no additional installations required from a dealer. Customers can also choose their notification settings on their thermostat or opt out at any time via the Mobile Link app.

Through the new integration, customers and dealers will experience a more efficient process to schedule maintenance or quickly remedy issues that may arise. Homeowners can view the status of their Generac home standby generator in real time by simply pressing the generator icon on their ecobee thermostat.  If there is an alert on the generator, the thermostat will have a full screen display notifying the homeowner and displaying their preferred dealer's contact information.

The software update for ecobee thermostats will be available spring 2023. For more information about ecobee smart thermostats, visit www.ecobee.com. To learn more about the Generac home standby generator and ecobee thermostat integration, please visit the website.

About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading energy technology company that provides advanced power grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools and equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator - a market in which nearly eight of ten generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid.

About ecobee
ecobee Inc. was founded in 2007 with a mission to improve everyday life while creating a more sustainable world. Since launching the world's first smart thermostat in 2009, ecobee has helped customers across North America save nearly 28 TWh of energy, which is the equivalent of taking all the homes in Los Angeles and Chicago off the grid for a year. Today, ecobee continues to innovate with smart home solutions that solve everyday problems with comfort, security, and conservation in mind. In 2021, ecobee joined Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC). Generac and ecobee share a vision to deliver a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for customers and communities. The Generac and ecobee home of the future will be more comfortable, resilient, and efficient. For more information, visit ecobee.com.

Media Contact: Stephanie Rodgers
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Phone: 262.544.4811 Ext. 4456

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FAQ

What is Generac's latest integration with ecobee?

Generac is integrating its home standby generators with ecobee smart thermostats for centralized energy management.

When will the ecobee thermostat integration be available for Generac generators?

The software update for the integration will be available in spring 2023.

How will the new integration benefit Generac customers?

Customers will have real-time access to their generator's status and can monitor fuel levels easily through their thermostat.

What type of Generac generators will support the ecobee integration?

All Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled Generac home standby generators will support the ecobee integration.