Sensus confirmed to key customers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that the Aztech In-Home Display (IHD) will be able to connect directly to Sensus’ FlexNet meters during the first quarter of 2010.
“The FlexNet-enabled Aztech In-Home Displays helped to make CES 2010 a terrific success,” said Jon Rappaport, Marketing Product Manager at Sensus. “Given the significant and rapidly growing interest in the energy sector, and Aztech’s adoption of the U-SNAP interoperability standard, I believe that selecting these devices will be an easy choice for both consumers and utilities alike.”
As the face of the Smart Grid, the Aztech In-Home Display helps utilities reach conservation goals, while encouraging homeowners to reduce electricity consumption and save money. “The Sensus FlexNet AMI solution, in conjunction with an In-Home Display, empowers consumers with the same real-time information once only available to a utility,” said Geoff Salter, President and CEO of Aztech. “We are extremely excited that this partnership will add significant value to current and future customers.”
The device used at the show will soon be used in a permanent demonstration at the Ontario Green Home in Kitchener-Waterloo, confirmed Derek Satnik, the Managing Partner of Mindscape Innovations, which is completing the initiative. The home is nearing completion for public display in early spring.
Founded in 1993, Aztech Associates Inc. is one of the North America's leading designers and manufacturers of smart grid products for the home. Its team of engineers is dedicated to improving Aztech’s signature product, the In-Home Display. Aztech Associates Inc. has offices in both Kingston, Ontario and Annapolis, Maryland.
Sensus is a time-tested technology and communications company providing leading-edge data collection and metering solutions for water, gas, electric and heat utilities around the world. A primary driver of Sensus innovation is the delivery of the FlexNet communications network, which combines with Sensus electricity smart meters and Telemetric Distribution Automation devices to provide utilities with a complete Smart Grid solution.
Working in partnership numerous sponsoring suppliers, OntarioGreenSpec.ca is designing and building a production home that will target LEED Platinum and will showcase “Made in Ontario” products when feasible. The Ontario Green Home will be available for two years as a model show-home to demonstrate that energy efficiency and environmental performance can be achieved in a standard “normal” feeling home that is relevant and achievable for a typical Ontario family on a middle-income budget.

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