As residential systems grow more complex and homes become increasingly dependent on always-on connectivity, power and energy management are emerging as foundational elements of the modern luxury smart home. In a recent CE Pro interview, Savant VP of Sales Blair Piersall outlined how the company’s approach to integrated power solutions is reshaping both homeowner expectations and integrator workflows.
While Savant is widely known as a control platform, Piersall framed power management as a natural extension of the smart home experience, particularly as concerns around grid instability, electrification, and system reliability grow. Savant’s portfolio includes smart electrical panels capable of real-time energy monitoring and load shedding, along with scalable inverter and battery systems that can support anything from targeted backup for equipment racks to full-home energy independence.
According to Piersall, flexibility is central to Savant’s strategy. The company’s power solutions can operate as grid-tied systems, integrate with generators, pair with solar, or combine all three, allowing integrators to tailor deployments to a wide range of residential applications and client priorities. Importantly, battery storage is not positioned as solar-dependent, addressing a common misconception among homeowners evaluating backup and resilience options.
Beyond outage protection, Piersall emphasized power quality as a critical but often overlooked factor in system performance. Savant’s energy systems continuously monitor incoming utility power and can disconnect a home from the grid within milliseconds if unsafe conditions are detected, preventing damaging fluctuations from reaching sensitive electronics.
The integration of power management with Savant’s control ecosystem also enables intelligent automation tied directly to energy states. Examples include adjusting shading, HVAC settings, and load priorities automatically when a home transitions on or off grid, maximizing battery runtime while maintaining comfort.
For integrators, Piersall noted that power solutions provide earlier involvement in project design, increased project scope, and a more durable client relationship. As homes continue to electrify and rely on sophisticated technology, power is no longer a background consideration but a core pillar of system design and long-term performance.
