Leap
Leap (Leapfrog Power, Inc.) is an API-first B2B virtual power plant platform that connects distributed energy resources — batteries, EV chargers, smart thermostats, and smart buildings — to wholesale energy markets and utility demand response programs across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersSacramento, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Leap does
Leap (Leapfrog Power, Inc.) is an API-first B2B virtual power plant platform that connects distributed energy resources (DERs) — including battery storage systems, EV chargers, smart thermostats, and smart building technologies — to wholesale energy markets and utility demand response programs across the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, the company operates a universal REST API (with companion Python SDK) that allows technology providers to integrate once and gain programmatic access to enrollment, dispatch, revenue reporting, and interval data management across CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT. Supporting products include the Leap Partner Portal (web dashboard at partner.leap.energy), Leap Connect (utility authorization flow supporting PG&E, ConEd, SCE, SDG&E, ComEd, BGE, Pepco, Dominion Virginia, PSE&G, and others), SFTP-based interval data uploads, and webhook-driven dispatch automation.
Leap generates revenue primarily through transaction fees tied to grid services revenue flowing through the platform and managed services for program enrollment and revenue optimization. The company reports that integrated partners achieve 87% more revenue per kW of nominated capacity, 7x faster revenue growth through automation, and 2x better dispatch performance versus non-integrated peers. Its customer base spans battery storage (EG4 Electronics), EV charging (Wallbox), consumer electronics and smart home (Samsung, Samsung SmartThings), and utilities (National Grid, Enel North America). As of early 2026, Leap manages 400,000+ energy devices through 100+ technology partners across California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, Arizona, and the PJM service territory.
Leap firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Leap
- Legal name
- Leapfrog Power, Inc.
- Website
- https://leap.energy
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Leap (Leapfrog Power, Inc.) is an API-first B2B virtual power plant platform that connects distributed energy resources — batteries, EV chargers, smart thermostats, and smart buildings — to wholesale energy markets and utility demand response programs across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Leap industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Virtual Power Plant Software
- NAICS
- Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- V2G Aggregators & Flexibility Service Providers (Market Participation) (EUAFAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA), Customer Energy Engagement (In-Home Displays, Portals, Usage Insights) (EUADAFAH)
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Where Leap is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sacramento
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Leap business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Grid Services Platform Access: Leap provides B2B API platform access to energy markets for DER providers. Partners integrate once and access multiple grid services programs across regions. Revenue appears to come from a share of grid services revenue generated through their platform, with integrated partners reporting 87% more revenue per kW of nominated capacity.
- Program Enrollment & Management: Leap manages the complexity of enrolling distributed energy resources in utility demand response and wholesale market programs, handling regulatory compliance and market participation on behalf of partners.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Leap product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Leap provides a B2B, API-first virtual power plant platform that connects distributed energy resources (battery storage, EV chargers, smart thermostats, smart buildings) to wholesale energy markets and utility grid services programs. Technology partners integrate once via Leap's universal REST API to automate meter enrollment, real-time dispatch, and revenue reporting across multiple U.S. energy markets including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT.
Product overview
Leap (Leapfrog Power, Inc.) is a virtual power plant platform company that provides a unified software platform for building and scaling VPPs across the United States. The core product is the Leap VPP Platform, which connects distributed energy resources (batteries, EV chargers, smart thermostats, smart buildings) to energy markets through a single universal API integration. The platform consists of the Leap Partner Portal (web-based dashboard at partner.leap.energy), the Leap Universal API (developer-facing REST API at developer.leap.energy), Leap Connect (utility authorization flows), Dispatch Automation (webhook/polling for grid events), Revenue Reporting API, Interval Data Upload via SFTP, and program-specific modules like the Clean Peak Standard program for Massachusetts EV charging. The platform supports multiple wholesale energy markets including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Leap VPP Platform Leap's core virtual power plant platform connects distributed energy resources (batteries, EV chargers, smart thermostats, smart buildings) to energy markets across multiple regions and programs, enabling partners to automate enrollment, dispatch, and revenue operations through a single universal API integration. Targets DER technology providers.
- Leap Universal API REST API providing programmatic access to all Leap platform capabilities including meter enrollment, dispatch automation, revenue reporting, and interval data management. Supports CAISO, NYISO, PJM, ERCOT, and other wholesale energy markets through a single integration point. Authentication uses Bearer API keys and JWT tokens with production base URL https://api.leap.energy/v1.1.
- Leap Partner Portal Web-based dashboard for Leap partners to manage meter inventory, monitor dispatch events, view analytics and revenue data, upload interval data, and configure webhook settings. Available at partner.leap.energy and includes Analyze, Dispatch, Revenue, and Connect tabs.
- Clean Peak Standard Program Massachusetts Clean Peak Standard grid services program enabling EV charging load shifting to off-peak hours. Leap facilitates participation in the Clean Peak Standard grid services program, providing financial incentives to participants who shift EV charging to cleaner, more affordable times.
Quantifiable outcome
- 87% increase in revenue per kW of nominated capacity for integrated partners vs non-integrated
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Leap
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Leap technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
Leap partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- EG4 ElectronicscoreStrategic partnership integrating EG4 Electronics' residential and commercial battery storage systems with Leap's VPP platform. Enables EG4 customers to participate in automated utility and wholesale market grid services programs. Software integration targeted for completion March 2026.
- Enel North AmericacorePartnership to promote nationwide expansion of virtual power plants. Collaboration begins with three utility programs in Washington, Arizona, and Tennessee Valley, with plans to expand to additional markets. Leap gains access to vertically integrated utility markets while Enel accesses more demand response capacity.
- SamsungmajorPartnership to offer AI-powered demand response rewards in the US tied to Samsung home appliances. Part of Samsung's global energy partnerships to help consumers save on electricity bills through energy-efficient AI home appliances.
- WallboxcorePartnership expanding Wallbox into energy management services through Leap's VPP platform integration, enabling EV charger owners to monetize flexible load assets.
- WallboxcorePartnership enabling Wallbox to launch VPPs in California and New York, aggregating energy capacity from residential EV chargers to support grid stability. VPPs are part of the Wallbox Rewards smart charging program, allowing users to shift charging to cleaner times in exchange for incentives.
- National GridmajorExpansion of VPP collaboration from New York to selected National Grid office buildings in Massachusetts. Buildings participate in Massachusetts' Clean Peak Standard and ConnectedSolutions grid services programs, enhancing local grid resilience and advancing Massachusetts' climate goals.
- Samsung SmartThingsmajorDeployment of automated virtual power plant solutions through Samsung SmartThings platform, enabling smart home device integration with Leap's grid services capabilities.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Leap competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Stem Inc. Stem operates an AI-driven energy storage and VPP platform connecting commercial and industrial batteries and solar to wholesale markets and utility programs. Comparable in market participation model and target customer segments.
- Voltus: Voltus is a direct competitor offering a virtual power plant platform that aggregates commercial and industrial DERs (batteries, smart buildings, EVs) into wholesale and utility demand response markets across the U.S. Closely comparable in target customers, business model, and grid services programs.
- CPower: CPower is a leading demand response and VPP aggregator connecting commercial and industrial customers to grid services across multiple U.S. ISOs/RTOs. Directly comparable to Leap in market participation model and customer base, though historically more focused on C&I load curtailment.
- EnergyHub: EnergyHub provides a DER management platform (Mercury DERMS) used by utilities to manage residential and commercial demand response, VPPs, and distributed energy resources. Comparable as a software layer connecting DERs to grid programs and utilities, with overlapping partner ecosystem.
- Generac Grid Services: Generac's Grid Services division aggregates residential batteries, generators, and other DERs into utility and ISO demand response markets. Direct competitor in residential DER aggregation, leveraging Generac's installed base of home energy assets.
- Uplight: Uplight provides an energy customer engagement and DER orchestration platform used by utilities for demand response, VPPs, and behavioral programs. Comparable in connecting end-customer devices to utility grid services, with overlapping software capabilities.
- GridPoint: GridPoint offers energy management and VPP software aggregating behind-the-meter DERs at commercial properties for demand response and energy efficiency programs. Comparable in target customer (multi-site C&I) and grid services participation model.
Broad incumbents
- AutoGrid (Siemens): AutoGrid was acquired by Siemens and now sits within Siemens Xcelerator; it operates a DER management platform for utilities and energy service providers. Comparable technology stack, but now embedded in a much larger industrial incumbent with broader portfolio offerings.
- Tesla Autobidder / Tesla Energy: Tesla operates the Autobidder platform to monetize Powerwall and Megapack assets in wholesale markets, plus Tesla Virtual Power Plant programs with utilities. Comparable VPP functionality but as part of Tesla's vertically integrated hardware and energy business.
Emerging players
- Enode: Enode provides a unified API for connecting and managing distributed energy assets (EV chargers, batteries, heat pumps, solar) for energy retailers and aggregators. Comparable developer-first API platform approach targeting DER partners, though primarily Europe-focused.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Leap leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Leap funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors16 records
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Leap M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Leap
What does Leap do?
Leap provides a B2B, API-first virtual power plant platform that connects distributed energy resources (battery storage, EV chargers, smart thermostats, smart buildings) to wholesale energy markets and utility grid services programs. Technology partners integrate once via Leap's universal REST API to automate meter enrollment, real-time dispatch, and revenue reporting across multiple U.S. energy markets including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT.
Is Leap a public or private company?
Leap is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Leap founded?
Leap was founded in 2016. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Leap based?
Leap is headquartered in Sacramento, United States, in the North America region.
How does Leap make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Grid Services Platform Access are the primary driver. The others are program Enrollment & Management.
Who are Leap's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Stem Inc., Voltus, CPower, EnergyHub, Generac Grid Services, Uplight and GridPoint. Broad incumbents are AutoGrid (Siemens) and Tesla Autobidder / Tesla Energy. Enode is listed as an emerging player.
Does Leap have an API?
Yes. Leap offers a universal REST API that connects distributed energy resources to energy markets. The API enables seamless enrollment, advanced meter management, automated dispatching, and revenue reporting. It operates across multiple regions and programs including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, ERCOT, and others. The API supports webhook push notifications for dispatch events, event polling endpoints, SFTP for interval data upload, and comprehensive revenue/analytics endpoints. Authentication uses Bearer API keys and JWT tokens. The base URL for production is https://api.leap.energy/v1.1 and for staging is https://api.staging.leap.energy. Python sample code is provided in the developer documentation using the Paramiko library for SFTP uploads. Developer documentation is at developer.leap.energy/docs/home.
What industry is Leap in?
Leap's product category is Virtual Power Plant Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAMAG, V2G Aggregators & Flexibility Service Providers (Market Participation), with a secondary code of EUAFAMAA, Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace). Its NAICS code is 221121 and its SIC code is 7371.