Climate Tech Energy Efficiency

XeroHome — Democratizing
Home Energy Audits.

Engineered a data and ML pipeline that turns tax data, satellite imagery and permits into home-level energy models, powering personalised energy-upgrade recommendations at scale.

The Challenge

Scaling Energy Intelligence.

Turning mixed public data into high-fidelity energy models is a massive optimization problem. Traditional home energy audits cost $300-$500 and require on-site visits, creating barriers for homeowners exploring efficiency upgrades.

Data Inconsistency

Public and utility datasets vary widely by region, making modeling accuracy a challenge.

User Trust

Homeowners distrust opaque algorithms. Transparency and explainability were required.

Rigid Legacy

Crucial program logic was locked in code and required developer involvement for updates.

Closing the Loop

Data alone wasn’t enough. XeroHome needed a guided path to actionable improvements.

The Solution

Intelligent Energy Platform.

We rebuilt XeroHome’s pilot prototype into a scalable consumer platform that turns complex building science into a simple, gamified roadmap to Net-Zero.

Zero-Touch Audit

Generates energy models instantly using only public tax & satellite data—no site visit required.

Gamified Collection

Interactive questionnaire lets homeowners verify and refine details, improving model accuracy.

Electrification Roadmap

Visualizes path to Net-Zero, comparing utility bills against potential solar/heat pump savings.

Marketplace & Rebates

Matches upgrades with local IRA rebates and connects users to certified installers.

Capabilities

Key Capabilities.

XeroHome transforms complex building science into actionable insights, helping homeowners understand their carbon footprint and make informed upgrade decisions.

EnergyPlus Simulation
DOE-grade physics engine for accurate home energy modeling.
Real-Time ROI
Instant visualization of upgrade costs vs. lifetime savings.
City-Scale Deploy
Processes 3.3M+ tax records per city for full rollout capability.
Headless CMS
Non-technical teams update rebates and content without code changes.
Architecture

Tech Stack.

A scalable architecture built for city-wide deployments and real-time energy modeling at scale.

FrontendReact.js, Tailwind CSS
BackendPython, FastAPI, Node.js
SimulationEnergyPlus, OpenStudio, ResStock
Data PipelineAWS Glue, PostgreSQL, S3
VisualizationRecharts
Outcomes

Business Impact.

10x Performance

Improvement in data processing pipeline enabling city-wide deployments.

3.3M+ Records

Tax records processed per city deployment with real-time energy modeling.

Zero Manual Updates

Headless CMS enables non-technical content updates for rebates and programs.

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