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DEST conference to address intelligent, environmentally friendly homes (14/4/2009)

Follow-Up Event To The Home Control And Energy Saving Conference Features Energy-Saving Solutions From The Z-Wave Alliance

As a response to the positive feedback received in relation to the first Home Control and Energy Saving (HCES) Conference held in October 2008, the Danish Electricity Saving Trust (DEST) will hold the Intelligent Home Conference in spring this year. During this event, members of the Z-Wave Alliance will present energy-saving home control solutions for the European market. The two-day event will take place on May 27th and 28th at the Odense Congress Centre in Denmark.

The Danish Electricity Saving Trust is a state-run, non-profit organisation that has assumed the role of helping consumers and public institutions conserve energy. The overriding goal is to promote high-quality, energy saving methods and technologies, as well as to raise environmental awareness among consumers. DEST's Intelligent Home Conference is aimed primarily at manufacturers of home control solutions, purchasers and sellers in the retail, wholesale industries and journalists. It will commence with a networking evening between 6pm and 11pm on 27th May. This informal forum will allow visitors to extend and maintain their contact networks and also preview the products being showcased by the participating exhibitors. These solutions for the intelligent home will then be presented between 9am and 5pm the following day at approximately 40 stands. Experts from Denmark and further afield will be on hand to speak about trends and innovations in the industry. A panel discussion involving event participants and speakers will conclude the day.

DEST recommends Z-Wave products

Z-Wave Alliance members will be using the 2009 Intelligent Home Conference to introduce their multifaceted range of products. Z-Wave is the Trust's recommended technology for wireless home control solutions because it is based on an open protocol that is inexpensive and sold throughout the world. In addition, Z-Wave has already become established as a strong player in the European market. The interoperable, energy-saving Z-Wave ecosystem makes it possible to activate lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and other home energy devices only when they are required. This enables consumers to avoid wasted costs for electricity, heating and air conditioning, and also make a contribution toward environmental protection. Z-Wave's wireless networking technology for green energy, entertainment, security, healthcare, lighting, comfort and locking systems is currently used in 300 products manufactured by more than 170 Alliance members, including GE, Schlage, Leviton, düwi and Danfoss.

Green energy via AEC

The Advanced Energy Control (AEC) Framework makes it possible for smart-meter manufacturers and energy providers to develop an intelligent, forward-looking and environmentally-friendly energy management system for end customers. This device command class can be used to realise functions such as dynamic smart metering, consumer notifications and automated load shedding for the area of home control. This benefits residents in that they can actively reduce their energy consumption and control all energy-consuming devices at the same time. At the same time, energy providers can tailor their product levels to suit consumer requirements, whilst using smart metering to carry out dynamic billing that is always based on the actual amount of electricity or gas consumed.

Participation in the Intelligent Home Conference is free of charge.

www.savingtrust.dk/conferencen-about-the-intelligent-home