DERMS Providers
Texture as Your Reliable Integration Platform
Empower your DERMS offering with Texture's reliable connectivity platform featuring official OEM integrations, automated enrollment, and scalable dispatch infrastructure—while keeping 100% of your grid services revenue with our pure software platform model.
The Challenge: DERMS Providers Need Reliable Device Connectivity
DERMS providers face critical challenges in effectively managing distributed energy resources:
- Unreliable device connections — Consumer-grade integrations and reverse-engineered APIs fail during critical grid events
- Integration complexity — Building and maintaining connections to diverse OEM platforms requires significant engineering resources
- Fragmented enrollment processes — Manual program onboarding creates administrative bottlenecks and delays revenue
- Limited visibility — Incomplete telemetry data prevents accurate verification of grid services Operational overhead — Managing connectivity and data storage diverts resources from core DERMS functionality
The Solution: Texture's DERMS Enablement Platform
Texture provides DERMS providers with the fundamental building blocks needed to create reliable distributed energy resource management solutions:
- Official OEM integrations — Direct, manufacturer-supported connections ensure devices respond when the grid needs them most
- Comprehensive enrollment automation — Streamline program participation from customer acquisition through device verification
- Scalable dispatch architecture — Execute commands across thousands of devices with your own decision logic
- Complete telemetry capture — Gather, store, and analyze performance data across your entire DER portfolio
- Pure software platform — 100% of grid service revenue stays with you; Texture charges platform fees only
How DERMS Operators Use Texture: Complete DER Management
Enterprise-Grade Device Integration
- Official OEM partnerships — Direct relationships with manufacturers ensure reliability during critical grid events
- Comprehensive device ecosystem — Broad support for industry-leading manufacturers:
- Battery Storage: Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge, FranklinWH
- Smart Thermostats: Ecobee, Honeywell, Daikin, Sensibo
- Reliable device control — Commands execute consistently, even during peak demand periods and can executed in batch on-demand or scheduled
- Future-proof architecture — New device types and manufacturers added regularly through official integrations
Automated Program Enrollment
- Branded enrollment portals — Customize the customer experience with your utility branding
- Multi-channel acquisition — Capture program participants via web, mobile, or API integration
- Automated eligibility verification — Instantly validate address, device compatibility, and program requirements
- Digital consent management — Securely capture and store customer authorization for grid services and program participation
Flexible Command Execution
- Device control building blocks — Execute your scheduling and decisioning logic through our reliable infrastructure
- Rules engine foundation — Implement your smart charging algorithms and dispatch strategies on our platform
- Real-time response monitoring — Track device status and performance during active dispatches
- Batch command capabilities — Issue commands to numerous devices simultaneously with robust execution
Data Storage & Management
- Cost-effective telemetry storage — Reduce infrastructure costs with Texture's data management capabilities
- Network-level dashboard — View aggregated metrics across your entire DER portfolio
- Site-specific insights — Drill down to individual location performance and characteristics
- Historical performance analysis — Access comprehensive data for your own forecasting and analytics needs
Integration & Connectivity
- Configurable data destinations — Send telemetry, performance, and event data to any business system
- API-first architecture — Integrate Texture's capabilities into your existing DERMS infrastructure
- Compliance data storage — Maintain comprehensive records for regulatory requirements
- Multi-stakeholder access — Provide appropriate visibility to utility teams, partners, and regulators
The Texture Difference: Before vs. After
| Feature | Traditional Method | Texture |
|---|---|---|
| Device Integration | Reverse-engineering consumer-grade APIs that break with manufacturer updates and do not allow utility-grade control | Official OEM integrations with Grid Services access for utility-grade control |
| Enrollment Process | Manual, paper-based workflows with significant delays | Automated digital journey from application to device connection |
| Revenue Model | Grid services revenue share or complex arrangements | 100% of grid services revenue stays with you |
| Telemetry Management | Expensive data infrastructure and storage costs | Cost-effective data capture and storage solution |
| Business Focus | Resources diverted to connectivity and integration | Focus on your core DERMS value proposition and algorithms and enrolling customers |
Key Benefits for DERMS Providers
- Enhanced reliability through dependable device connectivity using official OEM integrations
- Complete revenue retention with Texture's pure software platform fee model
- Reduced operational overhead by eliminating the need to maintain custom API integrations
- Faster time-to-market with pre-built enrollment tools and device connections
Why DERMS Providers Choose Texture
- Focus on enabling, not competing — We provide the infrastructure; you deliver the intelligence and keep the revenue
- Enterprise security architecture — Built with industry security standards in mind, featuring comprehensive audit trails and robust access controls
- Proven at scale — Successfully managing large device portfolios for leading providers
- Dedicated integration expertise — Work with specialists who understand grid operations and DER connectivity challenges
Ready to enhance your DERMS capabilities?
Schedule a demo to see how Texture can power your DERMS solution