Gridstream Personal Energy Management

Gridstream provides interconnectivity with ZigBee®-enabled devices that use the Smart Energy Profile. Emerging applications for this technology include:

• In-home energy displays – two-way connectivity to energy displays provides the consumer with up-to-the-minute energy usage information and allows utilities to update rate information for variable pricing programs.
• Smart thermostats – remote thermostat control provides a “soft” load management alternative to cycling HVAC appliances during peak demand periods.
• Smart appliances – future applications may include cycling of certain appliances through the home area network.
• Load control – ZigBee-equipped load control devices for heavy appliances can operate as part of the network.
• Distributed generation – future applications may include remote switching of DC/AC power storage units, and support for net generation.
• Recharging stations – charging stations for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) monitor optimum charging times and can even borrow energy from batteries for use in the home.

See this short video for an animated view of how the network functions.