National Grid and Kraken Sign Deal to Bring Globally Proven Customer-Service Platform to Over 6 Million U.S. Energy Customers

Kraken, the groundbreaking operating system transforming global utilities, has partnered with National Grid to supercharge the way it serves its customers.

The revolutionary Kraken platform will unlock best-in-class customer service and increase operational efficiency for 6.5 million residential, commercial and industrial energy customers across Massachusetts and New York, as part of a multi-year transformation project.

Kraken’s cloud-based customer service and billing platform will allow National Grid to offer innovative energy solutions and pricing plans seamlessly, leveraging its advanced smart meter technology to better serve customers. The platform will also provide customer agents with the tools and information they need to resolve customer issues and improve the customer experience, while boosting employee satisfaction.

National Grid is the first large-scale U.S. utility to adopt Kraken, which is proven to deliver a top-tier customer experience while streamlining operations. The Kraken platform is trusted by major global utilities and is already contracted to serve over 70 million accounts around the world with utilities such as E.ON Next, EDF Energy, Octopus Energy, Origin in Australia and many more.

By unifying customer operations on a single, intelligent platform, Kraken can process over eight billion data points daily, unlocking deeper insight into customer behaviors and energy usage. This will empower employees with tools to anticipate and address evolving customer needs. Ultimately, the partnership strengthens National Grid’s ability to design innovative energy solutions and deliver a safe and reliable energy system.

Amir Orad, CEO of Kraken, said: “We’re excited to kick off a new chapter with National Grid as they take a major step toward transforming the energy landscape. Together, we’re focused on elevating the customer experience, driving digital transformation, and helping create an AI-powered energy system built for the future. With National Grid leading the way, we’re setting the stage for what’s next in the energy world – and we’re just getting started.”

Bill Malee, Chief Customer Officer, National Grid, said: “Leveraging Kraken’s industry-leading expertise will support our mission to provide exceptional service to our millions of customers across the Northeast. Once fully implemented, the Kraken platform will replace decades-old systems, enhancing the customer experience and reinforcing our commitment to a customer-first approach.”

Kraken | https://www.kraken.com/

National Grid | https://www.nationalgridus.com/