Case Study
Home Energy Audit App
Streamlining user experience with an integrated web and mobile approach to increase kWh savings and empower utility companies to improve their carbon footprint.
Project Overview
Our client, a software development company focused on utility and home improvement solutions, needed to expand their Program Implementation Platform to the B2C market through an innovative energy audit application.
The Vision
Create an educational, easy-to-use app that allows consumers to capture their home's energy consumption by focusing on 10 key areas that are major contributors to their energy bills.
Platform Architecture
The Challenges
Utility companies face complex challenges in helping consumers save energy while maintaining their lifestyle and meeting regulatory requirements.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Mandate to improve carbon footprint by helping consumers save energy without compromising lifestyle.
Consumer Education
Educating consumers on energy saving mechanisms and keeping them informed about various energy programs.
Bill Impact Analysis
Letting consumers know about effective measures and their impact on utility bills.
Home Improvement Guidance
Guiding consumers in home improvement programs in the energy saving area.
Consumption Behavior
Understanding consumer's consumption behavior and guiding them in improving home energy efficiency.
Energy Auditing
Performing energy audits of consumer's homes and sharing improvement areas with home improvement companies.
Our Solution
We built a comprehensive mobile app that integrates with the Program Implementation Platform, enabling utility companies to proactively identify consumers who need help with energy efficiency.
App Features
10 Key Energy Areas
Focus on major contributors to energy bills through interactive question-answer format.
Energy Efficiency Maps
Generate visual maps for key areas of a home to help consumers understand improvement opportunities.
Self-Service Portal
Integrated portal for utility companies, contractors, sub-contractors, staff, and field-staff.
Multi-Platform Support
Simultaneous release on Web, iOS, and Android platforms with consistent user experience.
Technical Implementation
Loosely Coupled Integration
API-based integration with Program Implementation Platform for flexibility across multiple utility companies.
Rebrandable Design
Minimal effort rebranding capability for different utility and home improvement companies.
Cross-Platform Development
Native iOS and Android apps with web portal, all sharing the same backend infrastructure.
Auditor Integration
Seamless integration for arranging auditor and inspector visits with ease.
Results & Impact
The Home Energy Audit App successfully enabled utility companies to proactively identify and assist consumers in improving their energy efficiency.
Multi-Platform Success
Successfully released simultaneously on Web, iOS, and Android platforms with consistent functionality.
App Store Presence
App available on Google Play and Apple iTunes, reaching consumers across all major platforms.
Market Expansion
Implemented in two different markets: Utility and Home Improvement across the US.
Key Achievements
Proactive Consumer Assistance
Utility companies can now identify which consumers need help in energy efficiency proactively.
Tailored Improvement Plans
Home improvement companies can create tailor-made plans based on energy efficiency data.
Educational Impact
Consumers gain better understanding of their energy consumption and improvement opportunities.
Future Roadmap
Well-thought-out roadmap for further integration with Program Implementation Platform.
About iWorkTech
Since 2004, iWorkTech has been on a mission to build critical enterprise-wide solutions for our clients and partners. We provide solutions that can be productized when needed.
Our R&D and architect group continuously works towards improving team productivity and providing cost-effective solutions that address our customers' problems.
Our Goal
iWorkTech's goal is to become a respectable IT service company, delivering innovative solutions that drive business transformation and create lasting value for our clients.