AES Announces Merger of Simple Energy into Uplight, the Premier Provider of Cloud-Based Energy Experience Solutions
Uplight Serves 74 Utility Companies Across the U.S., Including IPL and DP&L
The AES Corporation announced the merger of Simple Energy with Tendril to form Uplight, a new company that offers the most comprehensive suite of customer-facing solutions for electric and gas utilities. Building on AES’ 2018 investment in Simple Energy, the Company made a $53 million strategic investment in Uplight as part of the merger. AES will serve as an investor and innovation partner, bringing a deep understanding of the electricity sector, including renewables and energy storage, and a commitment to accelerating transformation together with our customers.
“Together with Uplight, we are dedicated to applying leading energy technologies that give our customers a competitive edge.”
“Uplight enables utilities to better engage their customers toward the efficient use of energy,” said Andrés Gluski, AES President and CEO. “Together with Uplight, we are dedicated to applying leading energy technologies that give our customers a competitive edge.”
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Uplight combines Tendril’s expertise in behavioral energy efficiency and demand side management programs with Simple Energy’s experience in consumer engagement marketplaces to create a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed specifically for utilities. With demand side management leadership, superior analytics and advanced personalization, Uplight provides an end-to-end energy action system that transcends utility silos and leverages energy interactions across every channel, program and solution. This approach enables utilities to provide unique customer experiences, improve satisfaction, increase revenue, reduce the cost to serve, and accomplish their carbon reduction goals.
AES’ involvement builds on collaborations that drive value for Uplight, AES, and their customers. As part of AES’ digital transformation, Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) and Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) have seen the proven power of the Uplight platform through the implementation of its consumer engagement marketplaces in support of energy efficiency and demand response programs. AES and Uplight are now working together on community solar, e-mobility and advanced C&I offerings, with plans for future deployment of the Uplight platform in Latin America.
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Today’s announced investment builds on AES’ prior investment in Simple Energy that used the Company’s strategic insights and platforms to springboard into the rapidly-growing digital energy business category. AES joins Tendril investor, Rubicon Technology Partners (RTP), who will own the majority stake in Uplight. AES’ investment in Uplight delivers on its strategy to develop new business models that accelerate green growth, while providing significant value to existing AES businesses and markets. AES’ total stake in Uplight, which includes the $53 million of new equity investment and the contribution of its existing ownership interest in Simple Energy, was valued at $114 million in the transaction.
“At Rubicon, we focus on investing in enterprise software companies with proven products and talented management teams to help grow and scale their businesses,” said Steve Carpenter, Partner, Rubicon Technology Partners. “We are excited to partner with AES in combining our deep software experience, best practices, and network with their energy expertise and insights. In addition, they share our collaborative approach to engagement with the businesses in which we invest. We look forward to a successful partnership in Uplight.”
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