RI Shifted Energy: Powering a More Flexible, Affordable Grid

We know utilities are being asked to do more than ever before: deliver reliable, affordable power, integrate more clean energy, accommodate load growth, and engage diverse customer groups, all while managing costs and maintaining grid performance.

That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Shifted Energy to the RI family. By combining RI’s deep utility expertise, proven demand-side management (DSM) solutions, and national reach with Shifted Energy’s pioneering DERMS technology, we’re delivering the industry’s first fully integrated, turnkey utility DSM + grid-edge DERMS platform — helping utilities plan, deploy, and scale load flexibility with speed, simplicity, reliability, and confidence.

Meeting Utilities Where They Are

Utilities face growing pressure to deliver flexibility across programs, technologies, and customer segments while navigating legacy systems and long planning cycles. Traditional approaches often slow progress when speed and adaptability are essential. RI Shifted Energy fills this gap. Our platform:

• Accelerates impact: Launch load flexibility solutions in weeks, not months through options like DERMS in a Box and FlexStart.
• Adapts to your systems: Start from scratch, upgrade existing systems, or integrate new capabilities — all without disruption.
• Simplifies execution: Integrated design and implementation remove complexity and risk.
• Scales for all communities: Rapidly deploy across diverse customer groups, including renters, multifamily housing, and underserved communities.
• Delivers portfolio-wide flexibility: Manage 100+ OEM integrations across EVs, thermostats, water heaters, batteries, and agricultural loads.

Leading the Next Energy Shift

This acquisition positions us at the forefront of the clean energy transition, delivering end-to-end solutions that combine consulting, DSM program delivery, and grid-edge DERMS capabilities. By merging RI’s utility expertise with Shifted Energy’s technology we’re transforming how utilities engage customers, manage demand, and unlock the full value of distributed energy resources — with speed, simplicity, and confidence in a rapidly evolving grid.

RI Shifted Energy helps utilities:

• Launch and manage load flexibility programs quickly and efficiently
• Stack multiple grid services across DERs with precision
• Deploy secure, scalable solutions without added complexity

This is more than an acquisition. It’s a strategic step toward a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient grid. We’re delivering solutions that work today and scale for tomorrow, and we’re excited to partner with utilities and communities on that journey. 

Want to learn more about how our expanded team can support your clean energy goals? Contact us today to explore how we can help design, deliver, and scale impactful programs in your community.