Eaton announced it has invested $75 million into Span to expand the smart panel and power controls company’s innovation. Eaton will feature Span’s Energy Intelligence technology through Eaton’s new smart panel offer, which will be available through its market-leading distribution, installer and homebuilder networks.
“Energy affordability and electrification require smart energy management,” said Heath Monesmith, president and chief operating officer, Electrical Sector at Eaton. “Working with Span, we’re removing barriers to electrification and lowering costs for homeowners, builders and contractors. Eaton is trusted to manage power from the grid to the receptacle, and together we’re expanding flexible and resilient solutions to power homes.”
“In order to accelerate the energy transition and deliver impact at scale, we often look to align our fast-paced innovation with established market leaders with a shared vision,” said Arch Rao, founder and CEO of Span. “Eaton’s impressive track record in electrical safety and unparalleled distribution reach combined with the Span advanced technology platform to modernize home energy infrastructure, forms an enviable foundation for the future of grid-edge intelligence.”
Span smart electrical panels will integrate Eaton’s advanced circuit and surge protection technologies for enhanced safety, reliability and control. Both companies’ technologies, including Span smart panels and Eaton smart breakers, meet rigorous cybersecurity and safety design standards and are interoperable with energy storage systems and onsite distributed energy resources. Joint solutions are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026.
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