Beyond Real-Time Throttling: Energy Guardian Accounts for Seasonal Utility Rate Changes
Ipswich, United States - July 19, 2026 / EVready Energy /
IPSWICH, Mass. - July 17, 2026 - EVready® Energy, a nationwide turnkey partner for commercial and public-sector EV charging, has announced expanded availability of Energy Guardian, its real-time energy management platform designed to automatically prevent the demand-charge spikes that drive up the cost of operating EV charging infrastructure.
Demand charges - utility fees calculated based on a site's single highest 15-minute interval of power consumption - routinely represent 30-70% of a commercial electricity bill. A single DC fast charger can draw as much power as a small building, meaning one unmanaged charging session has the potential to set the demand charge for an entire billing month.
Energy Guardian monitors a site's total electrical load in real time and throttles chargers within seconds when demand approaches a configured ceiling. At Berger Chevrolet in Grand Rapids, Mich., a single Guardian intervention reduced a demand event that was on track to add roughly $2,000 in monthly demand costs down to approximately $500 - avoiding close to 75% of the projected charge.
"Hardware alone doesn't control what EV charging costs to run," said Justin Ries, co-founder of EVready Energy. "Something has to watch the meter every second and act before the peak lands. That's Guardian's whole job - real-time monitoring, automatic intervention, and a dashboard that proves what it saved you."
Guardian is network-agnostic, integrating with major charging networks including ChargePoint, Blink, and EV Connect, and requires no equipment replacement. The platform also tracks utility billing cycles and tariff structures, accounting for seasonal rate changes that can shift demand charges by 15-20%.
EVready Energy serves auto dealerships, commercial fleets, multifamily properties, parking operators, and public-sector organizations across the country. The company holds Sourcewell cooperative contract #041525-EVRY, enabling streamlined procurement for government and education clients.
About EVready Energy
EVready® Energy is a U.S.-based turnkey partner for commercial and public-sector EV charging, providing strategy, certified installation, and ongoing energy management through the Energy Guardian platform. Headquartered at 7 Newbury Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938, EVready Energy serves organizations nationwide. Learn more about Energy Guardian.
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EVready Energy
7 Newbury Rd
Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938
United States
Justin Ries
+1-978-406-1578
https://www.evreadyenergy.com