DVI

What DVI does

DVI Grid Solutions is a software vendor specializing in Advanced Voltage Optimization (AVO) for electric distribution utilities. The company's flagship product, EDGE, is a software-only grid optimization platform that integrates with existing utility infrastructure - AMI systems, SCADA, ADMS platforms, load tap changers, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, and smart inverters - to continuously monitor and adjust distribution voltages using patented algorithms and real-time customer meter data. EDGE operates in three modes: CVR (Conservation Voltage Reduction) for everyday energy efficiency, DVR/EVR (Demand/Emergency Voltage Reduction) for peak demand management, and Stabilizer Mode for managing voltage fluctuations from distributed energy resources such as solar and wind.

DVI's technology is protected by 28+ registered AVO patents and targets three utility segments: investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities. Documented outcomes include up to 240 GWh/year of energy savings and 360 MW of peak demand reduction for a 1M-meter large utility, and 486 GWh delivered to Ameren Illinois (validated by a third-party Opinion Dynamics report). The company's headquarters are in Richmond, Virginia, and it operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy.

DVI generates revenue through custom-priced annual subscriptions for the EDGE platform, sold via direct enterprise field sales to utility decision-makers. The go-to-market emphasizes quantified business cases generated through an interactive 'What is Your Voltage Worth?' calculator. Distribution is direct-only with no disclosed channel partners, and customers named in source materials include Ameren Illinois, Dominion Energy, NV Energy, Versant Power, Fortis Alberta, Naperville, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Glendale Water and Power, plus ecosystem partners NRTC, AWS, Grid 20/20, and UPA. The company reports 11-50 employees and operates primarily in North America.

Name

DVI

Legal name

DVI Grid Solutions

Website

https://dvigridsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DVI Grid Solutions sells EDGE, a software-only Advanced Voltage Optimization platform that electric utilities use to cut energy consumption, reduce peak demand, and integrate distributed renewable generation without new hardware or customer programs. The firm is a wholly-owned Dominion Energy subsidiary headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grid Optimization Software

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Voltage/VAR Optimization (VVO/CVR) & Conservation Voltage Reduction (EUADAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volt/VAR Optimization (VVO), CVR & Voltage Management with DER (EUADALAH), DERMS/ADMS & Grid Operations Software Integration (Dispatch, Constraint Mgmt) (EUAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Grid optimization software
• Voltage optimization
• Utility analytics platform
• Demand response software
• Distribution grid management

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EDGE Software Platform Licensing: DVI generates revenue through licensing its EDGE software platform to electric utilities. The software operates as a subscription or contractual service where utilities pay for access to the voltage optimization platform, analytics, and ongoing support. No new hardware is required on the utility side, making this a software-as-a-service model for grid optimization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DVI Grid Solutions offers EDGE, a software-only grid optimization platform that integrates with existing electric utility infrastructure (AMI, SCADA, ADMS, LTCs, regulators, capacitor banks, smart inverters) to continuously monitor and optimize distribution voltages. The platform operates through three integrated modes—CVR (Conservation Voltage Reduction) for everyday energy efficiency, DVR/EVR (Demand Voltage Regulation/Emergency Voltage Reduction) for peak demand management, and Stabilizer mode for renewable energy integration—delivering energy savings, peak demand reduction, and emissions reductions without requiring new hardware or customer behavior changes.

Product overview

DVI offers EDGE, a software-only grid optimization platform powered by 28+ AVO patents. The platform operates through three integrated modes: CVR Mode provides everyday energy efficiency through conservation voltage reduction; DVR/EVR Mode enables precision peak demand control; and Stabilizer Mode facilitates renewable energy integration by managing voltage fluctuations. The platform integrates with existing utility infrastructure (AMI, SCADA, ADMS) and provides real-time visibility and closed-loop precision control at the edge of the grid, requiring no new hardware or customer behavior changes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EDGE Grid Solutions Platform A software-only grid optimization platform that works with existing electric utility infrastructure (AMI, SCADA, ADMS, load tap changers, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, smart inverters) to continuously monitor and optimize distribution voltages. Delivers energy efficiency, peak demand reduction, and renewable integration for electric utilities without requiring new hardware or customer behavior changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 486 GWh energy savings delivered to Ameren Illinois, exceeding goals by 15%
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• Dominion EnergycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDominion Energy is the parent company of DVI Grid Solutions - a wholly-owned subsidiary. Dominion Energy developed the EDGE technology and provides deep utility operations expertise and brand backing. DVI operates as the technology subsidiary commercializing the AVO patents and software platform developed by Dominion Energy.
• Ameren IllinoisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeren Illinois is a flagship customer deployment where EDGE delivered 486 GWh of energy savings, exceeding goals by 15 percent. The partnership demonstrates EDGE's capabilities in a large-scale utility environment and serves as a primary case study for the platform's effectiveness.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Web Services serves as the cloud infrastructure provider for DVI's EDGE platform. AWS logo appears in the partner section indicating a technology partnership for cloud-based grid optimization services.
• NV EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNV Energy is an investor-owned utility listed as a partner. DVI works with NV Energy to deploy voltage optimization solutions for their grid infrastructure.
• Versant PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVersant Power is an electric utility partner deploying DVI's EDGE voltage optimization solutions in their service territory.
• Fortis AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortis Alberta is a regulated rate-regulated electricity distribution utility partner operating in Alberta, Canada. DVI provides voltage optimization services for their grid.
• NapervillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Naperville's municipal electric utility is a partner deploying EDGE for voltage optimization and energy efficiency improvements.
• ChoptankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChoptank Electric Cooperative is a partner deploying DVI's EDGE solutions to optimize voltage across their cooperative's distribution grid.
• GWP (Glendale Water and Power)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlendale Water and Power is a municipal utility partner in California utilizing DVI's voltage optimization technology.
• NRTC (National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRTC is a national cooperative organization providing technology solutions to rural electric cooperatives. Strategic partnership for reaching the cooperative utility market segment.
• UPA (Utility Partners of America)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPA is a utility services company that may serve as a channel partner for distributing DVI's EDGE solutions to their utility customer base.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AutoGrid (Schneider Electric): AutoGrid, now part of Schneider Electric's Grid Operations portfolio, provides DERMS, VPP, and grid optimization software for utilities. It competes with DVI in the distribution optimization and DER coordination space.
• GridPoint: GridPoint offers DERMS, energy management, and distributed energy optimization software for utilities and commercial customers. It overlaps DVI's voltage optimization and grid analytics use cases for utility customers.
• Survalent Technology: Survalent provides SCADA and ADMS software for electric utilities, including distribution management and voltage/var control functionality. It is a direct peer in utility distribution control software.
• Varentec: Varentec provides distributed grid-edge voltage optimization and VAR control technology for electric utilities. It directly overlaps DVI's CVR and voltage management use cases at the distribution edge.
• Smarter Grid Solutions: Smarter Grid Solutions (now part of Hitachi Energy) provides DERMS, active network management, and VVO/CVR capabilities for utilities. It is the closest direct competitor to DVI in voltage optimization and DER integration software for distribution utilities.

Broad incumbents

• S&C Electric Company: S&C Electric manufactures switchgear and grid automation equipment with integrated voltage optimization and VAR management offerings. It is a broader incumbent that competes in voltage management but from a hardware-led position.
• Hitachi Energy (Lumada APM, Network Manager ADMS): Hitachi Energy provides ADMS (Network Manager), grid automation, and DERMS (via Smarter Grid Solutions) for utilities. It is a broad incumbent whose portfolio includes direct overlap with DVI's voltage optimization and DER integration capabilities.
• GE Vernova (GridOS / ADMS): GE Vernova's GridOS (formerly GE Digital) platform provides ADMS, DERMS, and grid analytics for utilities. It is a broad incumbent that bundles voltage optimization into a larger grid management suite.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure ADMS / DERMS): Schneider Electric offers the EcoStruxure ADMS and DERMS suite (including AutoGrid) for electric utilities. It is a broad incumbent that competes with DVI in distribution optimization as part of a wider portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Spectrum Power ADMS): Siemens offers the Spectrum Power ADMS platform used by large investor-owned utilities for distribution management, including voltage/var control. It is a broad incumbent whose ADMS offering can substitute for DVI's standalone voltage optimization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dominionvoltage
• Facebookfacebook.com/dominion-virginia-power-158020364262665

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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