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G.hn Approved by NIST for Use in Smart Grid Applications
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BEAVERTON, OR -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/28/09 --
HomeGrid Forum, a global, non-profit trade
group promoting International Telecommunication Union's Standardization
Sector (ITU-T) G.hn standardization efforts for next-generation wired home
networking, today announced that G.hn technology has been approved for use
in Smart Grid applications by the National Institute Standards Technologies
(NIST). G.hn is the next-generation wired networking standard developed by
the United Nation's ITU-T that supports high-speed communication over power
lines, phone lines, and coaxial cable.
Additionally, HomeGrid Forum solidified its commitment to the Smart Grid
initiative today by forming a working group within the organization to
focus on Smart Grid applications. By working with its member companies,
HomeGrid Forum will help bring a range of G.hn-based devices to market that
are compliant with the requirements for deployment in Smart Grid and home
energy management applications.
"G.hn is a next generation wired networking standard and as such it
delivers higher performance, seamless connectivity and power efficiency,"
said Matt Theall, president of HomeGrid Forum. "The G.hn standard includes
significant provisions for power management, including sleep modes that
will enable devices based on G.hn technology to meet power efficiency
standards such as the European Code of Conduct on 'Energy Consumption of
Broadband Communication Equipment,' regulations such as the European
Commission Regulation 1275/2008 and other requirements of the Smart Grid
industry."
Most devices that consume or monitor energy and that are connected to AC
power can benefit from G.hn technology. Examples include smart electricity
meters, heating and air conditioning systems, electrical appliances,
lightning systems, TVs, and other devices. G.hn can also be used to
establish a secure communication channel between Plug-in Electrical
Vehicles (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) found in
distributed charging stations.
In addition to energy efficiency, the G.hn standard is aimed to deliver a
single unified technology for the wired home network that addresses key
issues for service providers, electronics manufacturers, and consumers
alike. Through one worldwide standard, G.hn will unify the networking of
content and devices over any wire -- coax cable, phone, and power lines.
With it, ITU enables service providers to deploy new offerings including
IPTV more cost effectively; allows consumer electronics manufacturers to
provide powerful devices for connecting all types of entertainment, home
automation, and security products throughout the house; and greatly
simplifies consumer purchasing and installation processes.
About HomeGrid Forum
HomeGrid Forum is a global, non-profit trade group promoting the
International Telecommunication Union's G.hn standardization efforts for
next-generation home networking. HomeGrid Forum promotes adoption of G.hn
through technical and marketing efforts, addresses certification and
interoperability of G.hn-compliant products, and cooperates with
complementary industry alliances. To learn more about becoming a HomeGrid
member, please visit www.HomeGridForum.org/join.
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Layla McHale
McHale Communications for HomeGrid Forum
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