April 24, 2025 – ABB’s ReliaHome smart panel scored Best New Product in the “Software, controls, and related components” category at MCEE 2025’s New Product Competition.

Happening right now at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal Convention Centre), MCEE is touted as “Canada’s biggest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expo”.

ABB ReliaHome smart panel.

Launched in October 2024, ABB’s ReliaHome smart panel is designed to manage and optimize home energy usage. Compatible with various systems—including solar, emergency storage, or backup generations—the panel allows homeowners to monitor and control energy consumption efficiently. Homeowners can also use intelligent algorithms and load shedding capabilities to avoid costly panel upgrades.

“ReliaHome Smart Panel is a game changer for residential energy management. It gives homeowners the tools they need to take control of their energy use in a more sustainable and cost-effective way,” said ABB Smart Power’s Catherine Chapleau.

Iberville gangable boxes with low-voltage cable support bracket.

Meanwhile, Iberville gangable boxes with low-voltage cable support bracket was recognized as a finalist in the “Commercial, institutional and industrial electrical products” category.

Introduced in January by ABB Electrification, Installation Products Division, these boxes simplify installation on steel studs and help ensure alignment between the box and the low-voltage cable support. This design reduces installation time and effort for electricians working in commercial and industrial environments.

“We designed our Iberville gangable boxes—proudly made in Canada—to make electricians’ jobs easier. The feedback from the field has been overwhelmingly positive,” said ABB Installation Products’ Leila Sedighi.

ABB team members (from left): Carla Candish, marketing specialist, ELSP/ELSB; Maxim Blais, regional sales manager; Marc-Antoine Veillette, product manager; Catherine Chapleau, division leader, ABB Smart Power, Smart Buildings; Alexandre Santerre, supervisor, Research & Development; Leila Sedighi, vice-president, product and marketing; Joel MacPherson, marketing specialist, Events & Segments.

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