ZigBee Smart Energy: The standard for energy efficiency available nowPublic availability will accelerate development of new energy management products
ZigBee Smart Energy was developed through collaboration between innovative utility companies, product manufacturers and technology suppliers in response to demand for a global wireless standard for better energy management. It enables wireless two-way communication between utility companies and common household devices, empowering consumers to manage their energy usage more precisely. ZigBee Smart Energy allows utility companies to implement more sophisticated programs for greater energy management, and to respond to government demands for energy efficiency. It is available for free download by the public from the ZigBee web site. In May, the Alliance certified 19 ZigBee Smart Energy products. These products represent a full range of devices necessary to implement a wide variety of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) programs. All ZigBee Smart Energy products are certified to perform regardless of manufacturer, allowing utilities and consumers to purchase with confidence. The complete list of interoperable products is available on the ZigBee web site. Demand for energy management systems has never been greater. Soaring fuel prices and competition for those resources are creating a global energy crisis. The expense to build new power plants has more than doubled since 2000. Growing public resistance for building more power generation or transmission often delays or prevents many new projects. With government legislation on the horizon requiring coal-fired generators to pay fees to emit global warming gases, the shift toward energy efficiency becomes more compelling and cost-effective. ZigBee Smart Energy provides an affordable and easy way to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. ...
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San Ramon, Calif. — June 23, 2008 —The
ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for
use in energy management, commercial and consumer applications, today announced
public availability of its ZigBee Smart Energy public application profile.
ZigBee Smart Energy is a ready-to-use solution offering utilities and technology
suppliers a secure, interoperable, easy-to-use wireless global standard for
developing products that improve energy management and efficiency for both
consumers and corporations.
