Pecan Street

Pecan Street is a 501(c)(3) research and development organization based in Austin, Texas, that focuses on accelerating climate and conservation solutions through original data research and technology testing. They operate a unique, large-scale network of volunteer research participants whose homes are equipped with custom-engineered sensors to collect high-resolution, circuit-level data on electricity, water, and natural gas usage. By maintaining a commercialization lab and a massive, real-time energy and water database known as Dataport, the organization bridges the gap between technology, consumer behavior, and policy. Their work provides empirical, ground-truth data that is utilized by researchers, entrepreneurs, and major corporations to validate product performance and develop innovative energy systems.

This research infrastructure is critical for stakeholders addressing the climate crisis, as it provides the verifiable evidence needed to design effective technologies and policies. Pecan Street serves a global community, including over 2,000 university-sponsored researchers in more than 60 countries and dozens of industry partners in the solar, battery, and transportation sectors. By offering services such as subsidized product testing, rapid prototyping, and market intelligence, the organization helps startups and established companies navigate the complexities of product development. Through their data-driven approach, Pecan Street aims to optimize energy systems, reduce emissions, and conserve resources by transforming behavioral insights into actionable, scalable climate solutions.