OUR MISSION
We partner with utilities to transform buildings, making them grid-interactive to achieve energy efficiency, reliability, and decarbonization.
INNOVATING FOR THE ENERGY FUTURE
At Edo, we apply shared expertise to pioneer solutions that transform how commercial buildings connect with the grid. We take pride in enabling an affordable and reliable energy future.
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
For decades, utilities and commercial buildings operated in silos. McKinstry and Avista created Edo to bridge that divide.
STARTING IN SPOKANE
The concept originated in Spokane, Washington, through the South Landing Eco-District, where projects like the Catalyst Building and the Scott Morris Center demonstrated commercial buildings could play an active role in supporting grid operations.
PILOTS SHAPE APPROACH
As utilities faced increasing peak-demand constraints and buildings became more digital, traditional demand response wasn’t sufficient.
Pilots showed that better data, automation, and operational control let buildings respond more reliably and consistently to grid needs. These insights shaped the foundation of Edo’s approach.
2021: LAUNCH
Backed by Dawson Ventures, McKinstry’s innovation group, Edo launched. Built on McKinstry’s deep expertise in building systems and Avista’s utility knowledge, Edo was designed to operate at the intersection of buildings and the grid—working closely with both while remaining scalable across markets and building types.
UNLOCKING FLEXIBLE CAPACITY
By enabling schools, offices, healthcare facilities, and other mid-sized commercial buildings to participate in utility programs, Edo addresses a long-standing industry challenge: unlocking flexible capacity from buildings that have historically been difficult to engage.
Edo’s work continues to build on its original premise—that better-connected, better-managed buildings can deliver operational value for owners and meaningful reliability benefits for the grid, creating a more responsive and efficient energy system overall.
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OUR VISION
We envision a future where everyone has access to affordable and reliable clean energy.
OUR VALUES
Focus on Customers
We thrive when our customers succeed, helping them achieve their energy and sustainability goals.
Innovate Together
Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas to transform how utilities work with commercial buildings.
Solve Complex Challenges
We strive to simplify complex energy challenges with solutions that drive decarbonization, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Pathways to Decarbonize
Our efforts are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.
Be Curious
We are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, enhancing our solutions and better serving our customers.
We Win Together
We are building a diverse team that will transform the energy value chain. Explore Edo careers and apply today.
