Clean-energy pioneer William J. “John” Berger has announced the launch of Otovo USA, a new residential energy service company aimed at transforming how Americans power their homes. Backed by over $4 million in initial funding led by EIC Rose Rock, Otovo USA introduces a customer-first model that integrates retail energy, service, and trading into one seamless platform. The company is partnering with Otovo, a European leader in residential solar and energy systems, to bring its proven expertise to the U.S. market.
Otovo USA’s services are now live in Texas, with nationwide expansion on the horizon. Homeowners can access a full suite of energy solutions, including solar panels, battery storage, standby generators, EV chargers, and load management systems. These offerings are powered by Endurance™, Otovo’s proprietary AI platform that continuously monitors and optimizes behind-the-meter assets. Endurance automates diagnostics, schedules maintenance, and intelligently manages energy production, storage, and consumption—ensuring homes run on the cleanest, most reliable, and cost-effective power available.
Berger, known for founding Standard Renewable Energy, SunCap Financial, and Sunnova Energy International, brings decades of experience in scaling energy platforms. His vision for Otovo USA centers on simplifying energy ownership and delivering proactive, AI-driven support. The company’s membership model streamlines procurement, enhances service reliability, and leverages energy trading to align household usage with market conditions.
With millions of U.S. homes already equipped with solar and storage technologies, Otovo USA is stepping in to unify fragmented services and offer a single accountable partner for residential energy. By combining cutting-edge tech with deep market insight, Otovo USA aims to become the go-to power partner for American homeowners.
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“Otovo USA is here to help the millions of Americans with home energy services that are fed up with the complexities of warranties, juggling multiple vendors, and long repair times. Otovo is a European leader in residential power and we’re combining its deep operating expertise with a new AI-based platform to deliver one simple, always-on service that optimizes the equipment customers already own. With millions of U.S. home solar systems, batteries, and EV chargers, there is a vast market of home energy consumers that need better service. Otovo USA is bringing customers what they really need: reliable power and a single partner accountable for keeping it up and running. It’s your power, backed by ours.”
John Berger, CEO of Otovo USA
“For nearly a decade we’ve helped homeowners across 13 European countries go solar through Otovo’s marketplace model. Endurance delivers AI-driven care, debuting in the Texas market, home to 3.9 million credit-qualified single-family homes. Soon we will scale up to service the 26 million homes with power generation and management assets already in place across the United States and Europe.”
Andreas Thorsheim, Founder of Otovo
“Otovo USA’s innovative AI-based service model will transform and greatly improve the residential solar and home power services industry by providing exceptional service and value at a lower cost. We are excited to support growth at Otovo as they build out the business across the United States.”
George Coyle, a Managing Partner at Energy Innovation Capital (EIC)
