Case Study: Pelican Products, Inc. achieves $64K annual savings and meets sustainability goals with Stem’s Athena energy storage

Pelican Achieves $64K Annual Savings and Sustainable Development Goals with Stem

Pelican Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of durable, multi‑use products that committed to sustainability goals like waste reduction and energy conservation. Facing rising demand charges and a congested Southern California grid at its Torrance facilities, Pelican sought a turnkey solution for forecasting, monitoring and utility bill optimization and engaged Stem to deploy energy storage and Athena® smart energy software beginning in 2018.

Stem installed battery systems at two Torrance sites and used its Athena® platform to automate demand‑charge management, energy arbitrage, and participation in the Local Capacity Requirements demand‑response program. The Stem solution — delivered with no upfront capital requirement and a performance guarantee — provided “set‑and‑forget” optimization, exceeded its monthly guarantees, and saved Pelican Products, Inc. more than $64,000 on utility bills in 2020 across both systems.

Pelican Products, Inc.​

Luis Hurtado

Director of Manufacturing Operations