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29 Jan 08
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February 05, 2007 -- Trilliant Networks, Inc., the industry's leading provider of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) based on open standards, today announced Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., a leader in the successful adoption of AMI solutions, will deploy Trilliant Home solutions providing customers with choice of participation in planned Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) programs. Separately, Trilliant Networks and Zensys announced plans to integrate Trilliant's wireless mesh technology with in-home wireless control offerings available through the many
Z-Wave ™ Alliance members. The integrated solution will provide Trilliant customers with a broad range of retail options for expanded control of consumer appliances and home functions.
Trilliant Networks is the first AMI supplier to provide an open standards-based platform for AMI-integrated demand response (i.e., load control) incorporating thermostats and other loads such as pool pumps and water heaters. The Trilliant Home solution also supports "in-home" consumer displays that control loads, displaymeter readings, and provide for utility initiated messages. -
By extending the Trilliant AMI Mesh offering, based on IEEE 802.15.4, through integration with
Z-Wave technology enabled products from theZ-Wave Alliance, residential customers who participate in demand response programs will be given access to a broad range of home automation functions available today through major retail stores. -
About Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.
Milton Hydro is a Local Electricity Distribution Company serving the Town of Milton. Milton is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada and has been designated by the Ontario government as a priority location for the installation of smart metering. Milton Hydro plans to have a smartmeter on every home and business by the end of April 2008 -
About
Z-Wave and theZ-Wave Alliance
Formed in January 2005, theZ-Wave Alliance is a consortium of more than 150 leading companies in the home technology space dedicated to providingZ-Wave enabled wireless home control products. Principal members of the Alliance include Danfoss, Intel, Intermatic, Leviton, Monster, Wayne-Dalton, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) and Zensys.Z-Wave technology allows ordinary devices such as light switches, window shades, door locks, pool and spa pumps and hot water heaters to form intelligent wireless networks. These networks enable simple "one button" control of home electrical appliances, providing increased comfort, convenience, safety and economy. You can even control devices at home when you're away at the office or half way around the world through a simple Internet connection. For more information about theZ-Wave Alliance, visit www.zwavealliance.org. -
About Trilliant Networks
Trilliant Networks, Inc. is the industry leader in open solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), demand response, and grid management. The company is focused on delivering ANSI and IEEE standards-based AMI, without vendor lock-in, enabling choice ofmeter , network and IT infrastructures. Trilliant brings over 20 years' experience solving AMI needs for utility customers through the legacy of its Nertec brand founded in 1985. Additionally Trilliant is the originator of the first ANSI tools for development, simulation and compliance now used by mostmeter manufacturers and AMI companies to develop and test ANSI meters as well asmeter communication products. Trilliant has more than 100 utility customers including Baltimore Gas & Electric, Duke Energy, Hydro One, Hydro Quebec, Milton Hydro, Northeast Utilities, OneOK, Public Service Electric & Gas and San Diego Gas & Electric.
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