The BlockEnergy concept was created by Emera Inc. as a utility-owned response to today’s growing grid capacity challenges. Instead of relying solely on large-scale infrastructure upgrades, the model introduces a distributed, community-scale solution that utilities can own, operate, and regulate just like traditional assets.

At its core, BlockEnergy organizes new residential neighborhoods into modular microgrids. Each home is equipped with a standardized “block” of solar generation, battery storage, and a smart inverter, all linked to a central controller. This architecture allows the community to function as a coordinated energy system—delivering day-to-day efficiency while also enabling the neighborhood to island from the broader grid during outages. The result is a resilient, sustainable, and utility-integrated platform for modern residential power.

What makes BlockEnergy unique is its alignment with the traditional utility business model. By retaining ownership and control of the infrastructure, utilities can earn a regulated return while offering customers cleaner and more reliable service. For developers, the model accelerates timelines by reducing reliance on overburdened transmission and interconnection processes. For homeowners, it delivers reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy embedded directly into the design of their community.

The BlockEnergy team combines deep utility expertise with partnerships across research, technology, and standards organizations. With UL 9540 certification secured for its components and successful pilot projects completed, BlockEnergy has proven itself as a robust, scalable solution. It represents not only a new technology platform, but a blueprint for the future of community energy service.