About Homer
Our Story
Homer emerged from a passion for creating technology that respects both people and planet. What began as a custom solution for a single project has evolved into a versatile platform that empowers organizations to take control of their energy systems while protecting their data privacy.
With over a decade of real-world implementation, Homer has grown from its roots in building automation to become a sophisticated yet accessible energy management solution. Our journey reflects our commitment to innovation, reliability, and practical problem-solving.
We believe technology should work for people, not the other way around. This philosophy guides everything we create.
Our name and logo reflect our philosophy: Homer provides the framework, while you define what goes inside the brackets. Your system, your data, your priorities.
Our Philosophy
Privacy by Design
We believe your data belongs to you alone. That's why Homer's architecture keeps your information local and under your control. Unlike conventional cloud-based systems, your data stays on your premises, and you decide who has access.
Practical Innovation
Technology should solve real problems. We focus on creating solutions that address practical challenges in energy management and automation, delivering tangible benefits rather than novelty features.
Sustainability
Environmental responsibility is central to our mission. Homer helps organizations optimize their energy usage, integrate renewable sources, and reduce waste—contributing to a more sustainable future.
User Autonomy
We believe in empowering users rather than creating dependencies. Homer gives you the tools to understand and control your systems without relying on external expertise for every adjustment.
Vision & Future Direction
Our vision is to make sophisticated energy management accessible to organizations of all sizes, helping to accelerate the transition to more efficient and sustainable energy use.
We're continuously developing Homer to embrace new capabilities while maintaining our commitment to privacy, efficiency, and user control. Our roadmap includes:
- Enhanced integration with dynamic energy markets
- Expanded support for diverse energy sources and storage systems
- Advanced analysis tools for system optimization
- Innovative approaches to system ownership and transferability
As technology evolves, Homer will continue to provide solutions that respect both human needs and environmental imperatives.
Our Core Values
Homer Today
Today, Homer is used across a range of applications, from complex agricultural facilities to specialized research projects and advanced residential systems. While our technology has matured through years of real-world implementation, we maintain a pilot-focused approach that allows us to work closely with new users to ensure their specific needs are met.
Current Status
Homer is operational in select pilot installations with a proven track record of reliability. We're currently expanding our user base through carefully managed pilot projects while continuing to enhance the system based on real-world feedback.
Our Approach
Rather than rushing to scale, we prioritize quality and user satisfaction. Each new implementation receives personalized attention to ensure it delivers maximum value. This approach allows us to maintain our high standards while accommodating diverse requirements.
Join Us
If you're interested in implementing Homer in your facility, we invite you to apply for our pilot program. We're particularly interested in projects with complex energy requirements or unique challenges that can help us continue to refine and expand the system's capabilities.
Origins & Inspiration
The concept of Homer was originally developed alongside the Homer flexible living unit—an innovative, movable home designed to provide comfortable, efficient living in a compact footprint. This parallel development influenced our approach to creating systems that are both sophisticated and adaptable.
From this beginning, Homer evolved into a standalone system focused on energy management and automation while retaining the philosophy that guided its creation: technology should serve people's needs while respecting their autonomy and the environment.
The name "Homer" and our bracket symbol [ ] represent our commitment to providing a framework that you define and control—your system, your way.
"The inspiration for Homer came from a desire to create systems that work differently—where technology empowers rather than controls, and where efficiency doesn't come at the cost of privacy or environmental impact."
Ready to Experience Homer?
We're looking for partners who share our vision of privacy-respecting, efficient energy management.