The Future of Home Energy with dcbel
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Marc-André Forget is the founder and CEO of dcbel, a startup transforming our relationship with energy at home.
For the first time in over a century, homeowners can generate their own energy without relying on utility monopolies. Smart devices, EV adoption, and the rapidly falling prices of solar panels are transforming home energy and putting more power in people’s hands (both figuratively and literally). It’s a huge shift in our power systems, but it also comes with a lot of complexity.
dcbel is on a mission to simplify this new energy ecosystem, integrating all aspects of home energy - from solar panels to EV charging to battery storage - into their flagship product, the dcbel Ara home energy station, which combines all of these different technologies into a single, intelligent system.
dcbel recently secured a $55 million funding round led by the Canada Growth Fund, and is now deploying dcbel across North America and Europe.
Marc-André brings over a decade of energy sector expertise to the conversation, and shares his perspective on building dcbel, how our relationship with energy is changing, and the transformation he sees on the horizon.
TALKING POINTS
How dcbel is creating an "iPhone moment" for home energy management
Why homes are becoming the new battleground in energy markets
How rising electricity costs and blackouts are changing consumer behaviour
The path to customer adoption
dcbel’s recent $55 million investment from the Canada Growth Fund
Why finding the right investor fit is critical for long-term success
Scaling hardware manufacturing
Marc-André's predictions for the future of home energy