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CAMDEN, N.J., March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. and Gifts for Good™ today announced the first-year results of their national customer appreciation gifting program, a key feature of Subaru’s Love-Encore™ vehicle delivery experience. Subaru customers who purchase a new vehicle and return to their participating retailer for a Subaru Love-Encore delivery receive a gift of their choice; each directly benefiting a nonprofit organization or social enterprise that supports people in need, animals, or the environment. The milestone marks a successful first year of transforming customer gratitude into tangible, measurable impact for people, communities, and the planet.

The program launched on March 1, 2025, as part of the complementary follow-up delivery experience, which invites new customers back to the retailer 14 to 45 days after purchase to meet with a dedicated expert who can answer any questions they have about their new Subaru. As Gifts for Good’s largest corporate partner, Subaru introduced values-driven gifts that allow customers to either choose a mission-aligned product or direct the gift’s value to charity. Each physical gift option is a quality, ethically sourced product that comes with a story card so customers can read about the impact the gift selection has made. Customers also have the option to make a difference by redeeming the gift value towards a charitable impact.

IMPACT AT A GLANCE (Year 1)

• 141,184 gifts redeemed (50% directed as charitable contribution gifts)
• 54,213 rides to treatment for cancer patients
• 594,188 hours (about 68 years) of care for rescue animals across America
• 13,669 U.S. students in need supplied with a year of school supplies
• Eight tons of e-waste potentially diverted from landfills
• 8,368 trees planted through reforestation projects
• 11,580 meals provided to people in the U.S. facing food insecurity
• 8,806 blankets provided to American children entering foster care

Jenise Steverding, Chief Impact Officer, Gifts for Good: “One of the best parts of our platform is that it empowers customers to choose a physical gift or give their gift value to charity. With half of all Subaru gift redemptions supporting charitable outcomes, the program clearly resonates—generating real and measurable impact.”

Tim Tagye, Vice President of Field and Distributor Operations, Subaru of America, Inc.: “Gifts for Good understands the intersection of upholding our brand values and our commitment to the customer experience. At Subaru, we look for partners who view impact and engagement as fundamentally linked, and the Gifts for Good platform meaningfully extends the Subaru experience beyond the showroom, creating a lasting impression throughout the ownership journey.”

Subaru customer gift selections supported mission-driven partners, including Best Friends Animal Society (animal welfare), Kids In Need Foundation (school supplies), and Comfort Cases (supporting children entering foster care).

Corey Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Kids In Need Foundation: “Thanks to our valued partnership with Gifts for Good and their work with Subaru, essential resources are going directly into the hands of students and teachers who need them most. We’re proud to be part of this shared effort and the meaningful impact it’s making in classrooms and communities across the country.”

Subaru of America, Inc. and Gifts for Good™ have announced first-year results of their national customer appreciation gifting program, a key feature of Subaru’s Love-Encore™ vehicle delivery experience. As Gifts for Good’s largest corporate partner, Subaru introduced values-driven gifts that allow customers to either choose a mission-aligned product or direct the gift’s value to charity.

The gifting experience was designed to reflect what Subaru customers care about—giving back, ethical products, pets, and the outdoors—offering both mission-driven physical gifts and charitable options tied to real outcomes. In the first year, customers sent 34,075 thank-you notes to Subaru through the gifting platform, underscoring the program’s resonance with new owners.

To ensure every eligible customer can participate, Gifts for Good collaborated with Subaru’s IT team to develop a secure VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) – based eligibility validation method at the retailer upon completion of the Love-Encore visit, enabling participation even for customers without email addresses or internet access.

Many of the physical gifts for the Subaru program are picked and packed in partnership with Goodwill Southern California, supporting job creation and workforce training for individuals facing barriers to employment.

Laura Hertz, CEO, Gifts for Good: “Subaru customers have shown that when given the choice, they want their appreciation to do more. Achieving these kinds of outcomes in just the first year proves that a customer experience moment can also be a community impact moment—scaled nationally.”

To explore the Subaru Love-Encore gifting program and Subaru’s commitment to sustainable, ethical gift sourcing, visit: giftsforgood.com/subaru.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

About Gifts for Good

Gifts for Good is the leading impact-driven gifting technology company that helps businesses create meaningful corporate gifts that give back. Specializing in products made by nonprofit and social enterprise partners, Gifts for Good makes it easy for companies to integrate giving into employee gifts, client appreciation, and branded merchandise. Since 2017, Gifts for Good has partnered with brands such as Google, Microsoft, Zoom and KPMG, benefiting over 3 million people worldwide and contributing over $4.9 million to charity. The company envisions a world where every gift purchased gives back. Learn more at giftsforgood.com.

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Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

Judd Watts
Director, Communications & Public Relations
Gifts for Good
marketing@giftsforgood.com

Global supply chains are entering a new phase. In his latest Forbes Business Council article, “Why Capability—Not Geography—Will Define the Next Decade of Trade,” Morten Johansen, COO of DP World in the Americas, explains why the next era of trade will be shaped less by where production happens and more by the capabilities that support it.

As companies continue to rethink global supply chains amid geopolitical shifts, tariff uncertainty, and growing demand for resilience, nearshoring has emerged as a key strategy. But Johansen argues that simply moving production closer to end markets does not automatically solve supply chain challenges.

Nearshoring’s Next Phase

The initial promise of nearshoring was straightforward: shorter supply chains, faster delivery times, and lower transportation costs. Yet in practice, companies relocating production have often discovered that proximity alone cannot guarantee efficiency or reliability.

Without strong logistics networks, efficient customs systems, digital visibility, and skilled labor pools, nearshored operations can still face costly delays and bottlenecks.

This is why Johansen describes the next phase as “Nearshoring 2.0”—a shift toward building integrated supply chain ecosystems that prioritize capability alongside location.

Building Trade Ecosystems That Work

In the article, Johansen outlines the capabilities businesses should evaluate when choosing supply chain locations. These include:

• Reliable infrastructure and multimodal transport connectivity
• Efficient regulatory and customs frameworks
• Digital tools that provide real-time supply chain visibility
• Skilled workforces that support advanced logistics and manufacturing
• Sustainable operations that reduce environmental impact

When these elements are aligned, supply chains become more resilient and adaptable—able to move goods, data, and capital seamlessly across borders.

Digitalization and Sustainability Shape Trade Decisions

Johansen also highlights how technology and sustainability are increasingly influencing where companies invest and build supply chains.

Digital platforms now allow businesses to monitor shipments in real time, predict disruptions, and optimize routes — capabilities that are quickly becoming essential in modern logistics.

At the same time, companies are placing greater emphasis on environmental performance, looking for partners and locations that support renewable energy use, lower emissions, and more sustainable logistics operations.

Capability Is the New Competitive Advantage

As Johansen explains, the next decade of global trade will not simply be defined by geography. Instead, companies that invest in capability-driven supply chain ecosystems —combining infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and talent — will be best positioned to compete in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

Read Morten Johansen’s full Forbes Business Council article

Global supply chains are entering a new phase. In his latest Forbes Business Council article, “Why Capability—Not Geography—Will Define the Next Decade of Trade,” Morten Johansen, COO of DP World in the Americas, explains why the next era of trade will be shaped less by where production happens and more by the capabilities that support it.

As companies continue to rethink global supply chains amid geopolitical shifts, tariff uncertainty, and growing demand for resilience, nearshoring has emerged as a key strategy. But Johansen argues that simply moving production closer to end markets does not automatically solve supply chain challenges.

Nearshoring’s Next Phase

The initial promise of nearshoring was straightforward: shorter supply chains, faster delivery times, and lower transportation costs. Yet in practice, companies relocating production have often discovered that proximity alone cannot guarantee efficiency or reliability.

Without strong logistics networks, efficient customs systems, digital visibility, and skilled labor pools, nearshored operations can still face costly delays and bottlenecks.

This is why Johansen describes the next phase as “Nearshoring 2.0”—a shift toward building integrated supply chain ecosystems that prioritize capability alongside location.

Building Trade Ecosystems That Work

In the article, Johansen outlines the capabilities businesses should evaluate when choosing supply chain locations. These include:

• Reliable infrastructure and multimodal transport connectivity
• Efficient regulatory and customs frameworks
• Digital tools that provide real-time supply chain visibility
• Skilled workforces that support advanced logistics and manufacturing
• Sustainable operations that reduce environmental impact

When these elements are aligned, supply chains become more resilient and adaptable—able to move goods, data, and capital seamlessly across borders.

Digitalization and Sustainability Shape Trade Decisions

Johansen also highlights how technology and sustainability are increasingly influencing where companies invest and build supply chains.

Digital platforms now allow businesses to monitor shipments in real time, predict disruptions, and optimize routes — capabilities that are quickly becoming essential in modern logistics.

At the same time, companies are placing greater emphasis on environmental performance, looking for partners and locations that support renewable energy use, lower emissions, and more sustainable logistics operations.

Capability Is the New Competitive Advantage

As Johansen explains, the next decade of global trade will not simply be defined by geography. Instead, companies that invest in capability-driven supply chain ecosystems —combining infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and talent — will be best positioned to compete in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

Read Morten Johansen’s full Forbes Business Council article

Global supply chains are entering a new phase. In his latest Forbes Business Council article, “Why Capability—Not Geography—Will Define the Next Decade of Trade,” Morten Johansen, COO of DP World in the Americas, explains why the next era of trade will be shaped less by where production happens and more by the capabilities that support it.

As companies continue to rethink global supply chains amid geopolitical shifts, tariff uncertainty, and growing demand for resilience, nearshoring has emerged as a key strategy. But Johansen argues that simply moving production closer to end markets does not automatically solve supply chain challenges.

Nearshoring’s Next Phase

The initial promise of nearshoring was straightforward: shorter supply chains, faster delivery times, and lower transportation costs. Yet in practice, companies relocating production have often discovered that proximity alone cannot guarantee efficiency or reliability.

Without strong logistics networks, efficient customs systems, digital visibility, and skilled labor pools, nearshored operations can still face costly delays and bottlenecks.

This is why Johansen describes the next phase as “Nearshoring 2.0”—a shift toward building integrated supply chain ecosystems that prioritize capability alongside location.

Building Trade Ecosystems That Work

In the article, Johansen outlines the capabilities businesses should evaluate when choosing supply chain locations. These include:

• Reliable infrastructure and multimodal transport connectivity
• Efficient regulatory and customs frameworks
• Digital tools that provide real-time supply chain visibility
• Skilled workforces that support advanced logistics and manufacturing
• Sustainable operations that reduce environmental impact

When these elements are aligned, supply chains become more resilient and adaptable—able to move goods, data, and capital seamlessly across borders.

Digitalization and Sustainability Shape Trade Decisions

Johansen also highlights how technology and sustainability are increasingly influencing where companies invest and build supply chains.

Digital platforms now allow businesses to monitor shipments in real time, predict disruptions, and optimize routes — capabilities that are quickly becoming essential in modern logistics.

At the same time, companies are placing greater emphasis on environmental performance, looking for partners and locations that support renewable energy use, lower emissions, and more sustainable logistics operations.

Capability Is the New Competitive Advantage

As Johansen explains, the next decade of global trade will not simply be defined by geography. Instead, companies that invest in capability-driven supply chain ecosystems —combining infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and talent — will be best positioned to compete in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

Read Morten Johansen’s full Forbes Business Council article

March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Lenovo has been named a SERI Champion of Electronics Sustainability, a designation that highlights the company’s industry‑leading commitment to responsible electronics reuse, recycling, and circularity. The recognition reflects Lenovo’s long‑standing work to integrate the Responsible Recycling (R2) standard into its global Asset Recovery Services, ensuring used electronics are managed with the highest levels of environmental and data security compliance. 

SERI’s Champions program honors organizations that voluntarily advance electronics sustainability beyond regulatory requirements. Lenovo’s recognition is rooted in its adoption of the R2v3 standard, the world’s most widely implemented certification for used electronics. R2v3 provides a comprehensive framework for managing the entire reverse supply chain — prioritizing reuse, maximizing recovery of materials, and minimizing environmental impact.

As of February 2026, Lenovo’s manufacturing centers in Ullo, Hungary; Shenzhen, China; and Wuhan, China hold R2v3 certification. These facilities operate to the highest global standard for responsible electronics processing, reinforcing Lenovo’s focus on transparency and continuous improvement across its operations.

Lenovo also advances circularity through its supply chain. The company drives its suppliers to obtain a certified electronics recycled standard, helping ensure responsible practices across the broader ecosystem. In addition, Lenovo participates on two of SERI’s Technical Advisory Committees, contributing expertise to the ongoing development of global electronics sustainability standards. 

Lenovo will undergo an annual review by SERI to maintain its status as a Champion of Electronics Sustainability.

For more information about the SERI Champions Program, visit https://sustainableelectronics.org/champions/

To learn more about Lenovo’s approach to circularity and responsible recovery, explore the latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report. 

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 

March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Lenovo has been named a SERI Champion of Electronics Sustainability, a designation that highlights the company’s industry‑leading commitment to responsible electronics reuse, recycling, and circularity. The recognition reflects Lenovo’s long‑standing work to integrate the Responsible Recycling (R2) standard into its global Asset Recovery Services, ensuring used electronics are managed with the highest levels of environmental and data security compliance. 

SERI’s Champions program honors organizations that voluntarily advance electronics sustainability beyond regulatory requirements. Lenovo’s recognition is rooted in its adoption of the R2v3 standard, the world’s most widely implemented certification for used electronics. R2v3 provides a comprehensive framework for managing the entire reverse supply chain — prioritizing reuse, maximizing recovery of materials, and minimizing environmental impact.

As of February 2026, Lenovo’s manufacturing centers in Ullo, Hungary; Shenzhen, China; and Wuhan, China hold R2v3 certification. These facilities operate to the highest global standard for responsible electronics processing, reinforcing Lenovo’s focus on transparency and continuous improvement across its operations.

Lenovo also advances circularity through its supply chain. The company drives its suppliers to obtain a certified electronics recycled standard, helping ensure responsible practices across the broader ecosystem. In addition, Lenovo participates on two of SERI’s Technical Advisory Committees, contributing expertise to the ongoing development of global electronics sustainability standards. 

Lenovo will undergo an annual review by SERI to maintain its status as a Champion of Electronics Sustainability.

For more information about the SERI Champions Program, visit https://sustainableelectronics.org/champions/

To learn more about Lenovo’s approach to circularity and responsible recovery, explore the latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report. 

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 

March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Lenovo has been named a SERI Champion of Electronics Sustainability, a designation that highlights the company’s industry‑leading commitment to responsible electronics reuse, recycling, and circularity. The recognition reflects Lenovo’s long‑standing work to integrate the Responsible Recycling (R2) standard into its global Asset Recovery Services, ensuring used electronics are managed with the highest levels of environmental and data security compliance. 

SERI’s Champions program honors organizations that voluntarily advance electronics sustainability beyond regulatory requirements. Lenovo’s recognition is rooted in its adoption of the R2v3 standard, the world’s most widely implemented certification for used electronics. R2v3 provides a comprehensive framework for managing the entire reverse supply chain — prioritizing reuse, maximizing recovery of materials, and minimizing environmental impact.

As of February 2026, Lenovo’s manufacturing centers in Ullo, Hungary; Shenzhen, China; and Wuhan, China hold R2v3 certification. These facilities operate to the highest global standard for responsible electronics processing, reinforcing Lenovo’s focus on transparency and continuous improvement across its operations.

Lenovo also advances circularity through its supply chain. The company drives its suppliers to obtain a certified electronics recycled standard, helping ensure responsible practices across the broader ecosystem. In addition, Lenovo participates on two of SERI’s Technical Advisory Committees, contributing expertise to the ongoing development of global electronics sustainability standards. 

Lenovo will undergo an annual review by SERI to maintain its status as a Champion of Electronics Sustainability.

For more information about the SERI Champions Program, visit https://sustainableelectronics.org/champions/

To learn more about Lenovo’s approach to circularity and responsible recovery, explore the latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report. 

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 

• Partnership tackles grid constraints and rising household energy demands with smart, flexible solutions
• Gives customers greater control and flexibility for reliable, affordable and future-proof electrification
• Increases Eaton’s expansive residential portfolio and expands SPAN smart panel reach

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a strategic partnership with SPAN, a pioneer in smart panel and power controls technology, to further enable affordable home electrification at scale. The companies’ approach to electrification will help save thousands of dollars on new home construction and retrofit projects, while also reducing the amount of power and infrastructure needed from the grid. Eaton invested $75 million in SPAN to power the next phase of the company’s growth and innovation.

Together, the companies will bring to market SPAN panels, smart electrical panels that provide whole-home energy insights and advanced power controls. The partnership offering will save time and money for retrofit and new home construction projects by dynamically managing how power is used in homes and cost-effectively enabling near-term and future electrification. The companies’ collaboration aligns with Eaton’s Home as a Grid strategy that supports flexible power systems that enable customers to do more with the power they have.

“Energy affordability and electrification require smart energy management,” said Heath Monesmith, president and chief operating officer, Electrical Sector at Eaton. “Working with SPAN, we’re removing barriers to electrification and lowering costs for homeowners, builders and contractors. Eaton is trusted to manage power from the grid to the receptacle, and together we’re expanding flexible and resilient solutions to power homes.”

Eaton will feature SPAN Energy Intelligence^TM technology at scale in its new smart panel offer, which will be available through its market-leading distribution, installer and homebuilder networks. The offer delivers energy affordability by decreasing costs for consumers and builders when adopting batteries, electric vehicle (EV) charging and home electrification solutions.

“In order to accelerate the energy transition and deliver impact at scale, we often look to align our fast-paced innovation with established market leaders with a shared vision,” said Arch Rao, founder and CEO of SPAN. “Eaton’s impressive track record in electrical safety and unparalleled distribution reach combined with the SPAN advanced technology platform to modernize home energy infrastructure, forms an enviable foundation for the future of grid-edge intelligence.”

SPAN smart electrical panels will integrate Eaton’s advanced circuit and surge protection technologies for enhanced safety, reliability and control. Both companies’ technologies, including SPAN smart panels and Eaton smart breakers, meet rigorous cybersecurity and safety design standards and are interoperable with energy storage systems and onsite distributed energy resources. Joint solutions are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026.

Learn more about Eaton’s home energy management solutions and Home as a Grid approach.

About SPAN

SPAN is on a mission to enable a more efficient and affordable energy future. The company began by reinventing the electrical panel and continues to transform grid-edge energy infrastructure through combined hardware-software innovation and advanced residential power control systems. Utilities, homeowners and developers all benefit from a smart, affordable and distributed electric grid. With SPAN solutions, grid operators can efficiently meet energy demand without expensive infrastructure upgrades, and those at home can manage their usage without disruption or sacrifice. Powering homes and communities with abundant, clean energy should be human-centered, technology-forward, and simply delightful. With behind and at-the-meter solutions that provide visibility and scale, SPAN helps make that possible. For more information, go to www.span.io.

About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Regina Parundik
+1 (412) 559-1614
reginaparundik@eaton.com

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• Partnership tackles grid constraints and rising household energy demands with smart, flexible solutions
• Gives customers greater control and flexibility for reliable, affordable and future-proof electrification
• Increases Eaton’s expansive residential portfolio and expands SPAN smart panel reach

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a strategic partnership with SPAN, a pioneer in smart panel and power controls technology, to further enable affordable home electrification at scale. The companies’ approach to electrification will help save thousands of dollars on new home construction and retrofit projects, while also reducing the amount of power and infrastructure needed from the grid. Eaton invested $75 million in SPAN to power the next phase of the company’s growth and innovation.

Together, the companies will bring to market SPAN panels, smart electrical panels that provide whole-home energy insights and advanced power controls. The partnership offering will save time and money for retrofit and new home construction projects by dynamically managing how power is used in homes and cost-effectively enabling near-term and future electrification. The companies’ collaboration aligns with Eaton’s Home as a Grid strategy that supports flexible power systems that enable customers to do more with the power they have.

“Energy affordability and electrification require smart energy management,” said Heath Monesmith, president and chief operating officer, Electrical Sector at Eaton. “Working with SPAN, we’re removing barriers to electrification and lowering costs for homeowners, builders and contractors. Eaton is trusted to manage power from the grid to the receptacle, and together we’re expanding flexible and resilient solutions to power homes.”

Eaton will feature SPAN Energy Intelligence^TM technology at scale in its new smart panel offer, which will be available through its market-leading distribution, installer and homebuilder networks. The offer delivers energy affordability by decreasing costs for consumers and builders when adopting batteries, electric vehicle (EV) charging and home electrification solutions.

“In order to accelerate the energy transition and deliver impact at scale, we often look to align our fast-paced innovation with established market leaders with a shared vision,” said Arch Rao, founder and CEO of SPAN. “Eaton’s impressive track record in electrical safety and unparalleled distribution reach combined with the SPAN advanced technology platform to modernize home energy infrastructure, forms an enviable foundation for the future of grid-edge intelligence.”

SPAN smart electrical panels will integrate Eaton’s advanced circuit and surge protection technologies for enhanced safety, reliability and control. Both companies’ technologies, including SPAN smart panels and Eaton smart breakers, meet rigorous cybersecurity and safety design standards and are interoperable with energy storage systems and onsite distributed energy resources. Joint solutions are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026.

Learn more about Eaton’s home energy management solutions and Home as a Grid approach.

About SPAN

SPAN is on a mission to enable a more efficient and affordable energy future. The company began by reinventing the electrical panel and continues to transform grid-edge energy infrastructure through combined hardware-software innovation and advanced residential power control systems. Utilities, homeowners and developers all benefit from a smart, affordable and distributed electric grid. With SPAN solutions, grid operators can efficiently meet energy demand without expensive infrastructure upgrades, and those at home can manage their usage without disruption or sacrifice. Powering homes and communities with abundant, clean energy should be human-centered, technology-forward, and simply delightful. With behind and at-the-meter solutions that provide visibility and scale, SPAN helps make that possible. For more information, go to www.span.io.

About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Regina Parundik
+1 (412) 559-1614
reginaparundik@eaton.com

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• Partnership tackles grid constraints and rising household energy demands with smart, flexible solutions
• Gives customers greater control and flexibility for reliable, affordable and future-proof electrification
• Increases Eaton’s expansive residential portfolio and expands SPAN smart panel reach

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a strategic partnership with SPAN, a pioneer in smart panel and power controls technology, to further enable affordable home electrification at scale. The companies’ approach to electrification will help save thousands of dollars on new home construction and retrofit projects, while also reducing the amount of power and infrastructure needed from the grid. Eaton invested $75 million in SPAN to power the next phase of the company’s growth and innovation.

Together, the companies will bring to market SPAN panels, smart electrical panels that provide whole-home energy insights and advanced power controls. The partnership offering will save time and money for retrofit and new home construction projects by dynamically managing how power is used in homes and cost-effectively enabling near-term and future electrification. The companies’ collaboration aligns with Eaton’s Home as a Grid strategy that supports flexible power systems that enable customers to do more with the power they have.

“Energy affordability and electrification require smart energy management,” said Heath Monesmith, president and chief operating officer, Electrical Sector at Eaton. “Working with SPAN, we’re removing barriers to electrification and lowering costs for homeowners, builders and contractors. Eaton is trusted to manage power from the grid to the receptacle, and together we’re expanding flexible and resilient solutions to power homes.”

Eaton will feature SPAN Energy Intelligence^TM technology at scale in its new smart panel offer, which will be available through its market-leading distribution, installer and homebuilder networks. The offer delivers energy affordability by decreasing costs for consumers and builders when adopting batteries, electric vehicle (EV) charging and home electrification solutions.

“In order to accelerate the energy transition and deliver impact at scale, we often look to align our fast-paced innovation with established market leaders with a shared vision,” said Arch Rao, founder and CEO of SPAN. “Eaton’s impressive track record in electrical safety and unparalleled distribution reach combined with the SPAN advanced technology platform to modernize home energy infrastructure, forms an enviable foundation for the future of grid-edge intelligence.”

SPAN smart electrical panels will integrate Eaton’s advanced circuit and surge protection technologies for enhanced safety, reliability and control. Both companies’ technologies, including SPAN smart panels and Eaton smart breakers, meet rigorous cybersecurity and safety design standards and are interoperable with energy storage systems and onsite distributed energy resources. Joint solutions are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026.

Learn more about Eaton’s home energy management solutions and Home as a Grid approach.

About SPAN

SPAN is on a mission to enable a more efficient and affordable energy future. The company began by reinventing the electrical panel and continues to transform grid-edge energy infrastructure through combined hardware-software innovation and advanced residential power control systems. Utilities, homeowners and developers all benefit from a smart, affordable and distributed electric grid. With SPAN solutions, grid operators can efficiently meet energy demand without expensive infrastructure upgrades, and those at home can manage their usage without disruption or sacrifice. Powering homes and communities with abundant, clean energy should be human-centered, technology-forward, and simply delightful. With behind and at-the-meter solutions that provide visibility and scale, SPAN helps make that possible. For more information, go to www.span.io.

About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Regina Parundik
+1 (412) 559-1614
reginaparundik@eaton.com

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