I have been thinking about our experience using kickstarter a lot lately. Now that we’ve had some time to reflect since our Kickstarter ended, I wanted to share some lessons learned and some updates. We had nearly 100 people back our project on Kickstarter and pre-orders for 80 smart propane meters. That was confirmation that […]

Propane tank meters can help you remotely check on heating fuel levels for you or elderly loved ones. In the U.S., many of us are becoming worried about our aging parents and relatives.  We are looking to IoT and home automation solutions. Many folks are retiring to rural areas to enjoy natural surroundings and keep […]

Thanks to everyone for their continued support.  We love your enthusiasm in the first WiFi-connected propane tank level monitor. We get more emails everyday from anxious early adopters.  We know that propane tank metering is a real need in the market.  We’re still on track to fill this void and ensure you stay warm. We’ve […]

We were honored when Generac was granted membership to Greentown Labs in August 2014. Joining 47 other startups working on innovative solutions to big energy problems, we have access to benefits that go beyond just desks and prototyping space at Greentown Labs. Greentown Labs consistently provides on-site events and programs designed to enable members to […]

The only thing on your mind at this time of year might be what you’re going to be for Halloween – and trust us, we know how stressful that can be – but it’s never too early to ensure that your home stays heated this winter. With Generac’s Kickstarter campaign just a few weeks away, […]

It has been a whirlwind first few months of Tank Uility’s existence, and perhaps the most important thing we have recognized in these first few months is that you always have to be ready and open to adapt and change gears. It didn’t take long for us to develop a propane tank level monitoring system […]

Being a second-home owner in New England can prove costly due to the price of insurance and the major fixes that result from unmonitored home temperatures. Second-home owners who take heed of these 5 facts can spend that hard-earned cash made working all winter on fun in the summer sun instead of second-home repairs. Insurance facts […]

Building the hardware behind Generac’s propane level monitoring system was no easy task. I’ll let the pendulum of media coverage — which seems to swing from encouraging to discouraging for hardware startups — make those arguments. The propane level monitoring device falls under a category of hardware devices that certainly has it’s share of buzzwords: Home Automation, […]

One month ago I left the comforts of a full-time job when I realized I was in a unique position to tackle this problem for propane-reliant homeowners.  I love questioning things and building new solutions.  Being a Professional Engineer gave me the confidence to tackle the problem. When I was a kid I got in […]