What DTECH and AHR Expo Taught Us About the Next Phase of Distributed Energy

Last week, two very different conferences told a similar story. At DistribuTECH (DTECH), the conversation centered on grid-scale realities: device portfolios, operational complexity, and how demand flexibility actually works in practice. At AHR, the HVAC industry showed its latest innovations, highlighting smarter, more efficient technologies that have the potential to change the role that heating … Read more

Derapi Raises $7M Seed Round to Scale the Software Infrastructure Behind Distributed Energy Ecosystem

Funding accelerates the adoption of a universal integration layer, as grid reliability pressures mount SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Derapi, a software company building the connective infrastructure for the distributed energy ecosystem, today announced it has raised $7 million in seed funding to expand its team and accelerate adoption of its universal API platform. As grid … Read more

Derapi selected to participate in LG NOVA’s CleanTech showcase at CES

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show highlighted a shift from standalone innovation to collaborative, AI-first businesses designed to solve real-world problems. At Eureka Park, LG NOVA’s expanded showcase brought together portfolio companies, startup partners, and projects in development, all centered on a shared goal: building AI-first businesses that address real-world challenges across energy, hea lth, and … Read more