MILLBRAE, CA—Stem Inc. creates technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed. The firm was chosen by Kilroy Realty Corporation to deploy more than 7.5 MWh of artificial intelligence-driven energy storage at eight commercial buildings in Kilroy's California portfolio.

Stem's software platform allows Kilroy Realty's office buildings to simultaneously reduce the environmental impact while engaging in power markets─an important component in bringing greater grid flexibility and stability to the smart cities of tomorrow. In particular, California is leading the way in this technology.

“While it is easy to know how to reduce, it is difficult to manage demand. Anyone who consumes electricity is faced with not how much they are using but when they are using it,” Gabe Schwartz, Stem marketing director, tells GlobeSt.com. “Our platform uses algorithms that are monitored 24/7 to determine best time of use for higher hourly, monthly or annual electricity charges. This system is backed by lithium ion batteries that tap into stored energy at those more expensive times when energy would have been used.”