The first cloud-based end-to-end solution for §14a EnWG
The energy transition has been forcing municipal utilities, grid operators, and plant operators into a new level of digital controllability since 2024:
§14a EnWG and §9 EEG require reliable demand and feed-in management — down to the device level. The reality: fragmented systems, lack of end-to-end visibility, complicated hardware setups, and almost no customer transparency.
Zerofy and SPiNE are now solving this problem together. The new strategic product partnership brings to market the first fully integrated, cloud-based end-to-end solution that unifies regulatory compliance and modern energy optimization in a single system chain.
What was announced?
Zerofy (cloud-based HEMS) and SPiNE (smart meter integration + local control box) are launching a strategic product partnership for municipal utilities that must implement §14a and §9 in practice.
The solution provides a complete chain:
Grid signal → local execution → cloud optimization → transparent display for end customers.
The core of the solution
1. Control via SPiNE
- EEBUS signal reception and execution
- Control box pairing
- LPC/LPP protocol stack
- Field test and documentation software
2. Zerofy Cloud-HEMS
- Solar power utilization
- Dynamic tariffs
- Forecast-based optimization
- Ready to run immediately (no additional hardware)
3. One app for everything
End customers see:
- §14a limitations
- Grid fee benefits
- Optimization gains
- Solar usage
- Consumption analytics
App transparency reduces support requests and increases acceptance.
Why this matters for municipal utilities
Fast time to market
Cloud-only. No local integration burden. Municipal utilities can start immediately — even as white-label.
Regulation + customer experience
For the first time, limitations are not only met technically but also clearly visualized.
Broad device support via cloud APIs
Even non-EEBUS devices can be integrated through the Zerofy Cloud-HEMS without relay switching, enabling owners of existing systems to benefit easily from grid fee reductions.
Verifiable end-to-end testability
SPiNE provides a complete testing and documentation chain — crucial for audits.
Voices from the project
Till Quack, Founder Zerofy:
“Can a cloud HEMS be §14a-compliant? With SPiNE we show: Yes.”
Dr. Martin Stötzel, Managing Director SPiNE:
“Local control and cloud flexibility — the best of both worlds.”
Secure your pilot slot now
The integrated Zerofy–SPiNE solution is available immediately for municipal utilities in pilot projects.
👉 Request a pilot slot, book a demo, or secure an initial technical consultation