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EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Comverge, Inc. (Nasdaq: COMV) a leading provider of clean energy solutions announced today the showing of two ZigBee(R) Certified products with the ZigBee Smart Energy profile. Both the Comverge SuperStat(R) Smart Programmable Thermostat and the Digital Control Unit(TM) (DCU) load control solution will be on display at Comverge booth number 711 on September 7th to the 10th at Autovation 2008 Atlanta, Georgia.
As a Participant member in the ZigBee Alliance, Comverge has been integral in ensuring support for demand response capabilities as part of the ZigBee Smart Energy public application profile. ZigBee Smart Energy offers utilities and utility customers a reliable open smart energy standard for implementing secure, easy-to-use wireless communications for managing energy. Comverge is part of an elite list of companies who have earned certification status against the ZigBee open standard, widely recognized as the global benchmark for providing secure low power wireless communication throughout various networks to implement energy efficiency programs in residential and commercial settings. These programs are critical components of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployments.
"ZigBee Smart Energy is widely recognized as an excellent solution for energy companies implementing AMI programs," said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. "Comverge has two ZigBee Certified products using ZigBee Smart Energy that gives its customers an easy and rapid way to improve energy efficiency and help the environment. This is really just the latest example of how robust ZigBee really is."
The SuperStat smart thermostat provides both load control and price- responsive functionality using an intuitive thermostat interface and is compatible with virtually all air conditioning systems on the market today. The DCU load and voltage control system offers a wide range of capability. The DCU's inherent distributed intelligence features support efficient management of energy consuming devices such as air conditioners, water heaters, pool pumps and other auxiliary appliances. This allows consumers and energy managers to control their energy consumption more precisely, producing increased energy efficiency and savings.
"Demand response is an essential component of AMI implementations and Comverge's ZigBee enabled SuperStat and DCU provide utilities with a seamless method to implement demand response programs on AMI deployments." said Ed Myszka, president and COO for Comverge's Smart Grid Solutions Group. "Our ZigBee Certified SuperStat and DCU demonstrate Comverge's commitment to developing the industries most advanced smart energy solutions."
About Comverge
Comverge is a leading provider of clean energy solutions that improve grid reliability and supply electric capacity on a more cost effective basis than conventional alternatives by reducing base load and peak load energy consumption. For more information, visit www.comverge.com.
About the ZigBee Alliance:
ZigBee is the global wireless language connecting dramatically different devices to work together and enhance everyday life. The ZigBee Alliance is a non-profit association of more than 280 member companies driving development of ZigBee wireless technology. The Alliance promotes world-wide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in energy, home, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: www.ZigBee.org.
For Additional Information
Michael Picchi
Executive Vice President and CFO
770-696-7660
invest@comverge.com
Chris Neff
Director of Marketing
Comverge, Inc.
973-947-6064
cneff@comverge.com
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