Products & Solutions

Consumer Connected Demand Response™ - Home Area Network

The HAN’s Value in the Smart Grid

The Home Area Network (HAN) is a subsystem within the Smart Grid dedicated to Demand-Side Management (DSM), including energy efficiency and demand response.

Energate offers a full range of HAN devices including:

  • Pioneer Z100 Smart Thermostat to control HVAC equipment, including central air conditioners
  • LC301 wired load control switches to control water heaters, pool pumps and appliances
  • In-Home Display functionality is available either as an integral part of the smart thermostat or on a standalone device
  • ZIP Connect ZigBee to IP Bridge provides secure, two-way connectivity over the customer’s high speed Internet access

HAN Solution Overview
Solution Components
  • Pioneer Z100 Thermostat or Load Control Switch
  • ZIP Connect ZigBee to IP Bridge
  • Load Management System Software
  • Consumer Portal
Functionality Provided
  • Two way communications
  • Demand Response load control events and TOU/CPP price response
  • LMS to manage load control events
  • Consumer portal allows consumers to view the status and program their thermostat(s)
Utility Implications:
  • DR capability for load control events
  • Supports TOU and CPP pricing
  • LMS provides information on device status
  • Enhanced EM&V capabilities
Consumer Implications
  • Consumer portal requires a ZIP Connect IP gateway and a broadband Internet connection in the home
  • Demand Response features available over AMI, broadband and one-way FM/RDS