Leap

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Virtual power plant platform
• Distributed energy resources
• Grid services API
• Demand response automation
• Energy market integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Core 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

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EG4 ElectronicscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2026Strategic 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 AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Partnership 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.
• SamsungmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Partnership 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.
• WallboxcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025Partnership expanding Wallbox into energy management services through Leap's VPP platform integration, enabling EV charger owners to monetize flexible load assets.
• WallboxcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 July 2025Partnership 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 GridmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Expansion 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 SmartThingsmajorTechnology or Integration · 23 July 2024Deployment 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

Direct 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors16 records

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M&A

Investments

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