Network
The structured graph of sites, assets, and entities within a workspace
A Network in Texture is the full set of energy infrastructure modeled within a workspace. It includes sites, devices, meters, contacts, and their relationships—forming a coherent, observable system.
Networks are the foundation for control, data sharing, and automation. They define what exists, how it's connected, and what can be orchestrated.
What is a Network?
Each workspace models a Network: a structured, interrelated graph of energy assets and participants. This includes:
- Sites — Physical locations like homes, facilities, or feeders
- Devices — Controllable or monitored equipment (batteries, HVAC, EVSEs, etc.)
- Meters — Utility or sub-metering sources, virtual or physical
- Contacts — Individuals or orgs tied to specific assets or enrollments
- Regions and Locations — Geospatial grouping, regulatory boundaries, and physical addresses
This graph is continuously updated via ingestion, user action, or workflow automation. It's how Texture represents "what's on the grid" in a way that can be observed, reasoned about, and acted on.
Why It Matters
Most energy systems lack a consistent, connected view of the infrastructure they manage. Data lives in silos, and relationships between assets are lost.
With Texture:
- You see the full system—not just individual devices
- You can coordinate actions based on relationships (e.g. control all DERs at a site)
- You can track state across assets, participants, and programs
The Network provides the data foundation for all workflows, agents, and analytics.
Network Composition
A network comprises these core components:
| Component | Role in Network |
|---|---|
| Sites | Physical locations that contain energy infrastructure |
| Meters | Energy flow measurement and monitoring points |
| Devices | Controllable or monitored energy assets at each site |
| Contacts | People and organizations associated with network assets |
These components form interconnected relationships that enable the network to function as a unified energy system.
You can traverse the network via API or UI—for example, from a region to sites, then to devices, then to contact records and enrollments.
How Networks Are Used
Texture leverages the workspace network for:
- Workflow targeting — Scope actions to relevant sites, fleets, or participants
- Agent logic — Detect change across graph boundaries (e.g. "flag all sites with 2+ offline devices")
- Data access — Share structured context with dashboards, partners, or analytics tools
- Control orchestration — Group assets for dispatch or automated action