EAST HANOVER, N.J., October 15, 2008 Comverge, Inc. (Nasdaq: COMV) a leading clean capacity provider through demand response and energy efficiency, announced today the expansion of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) compatible product portfolio with the introduction of the PowerPortal(R) Home, in-home display (IHD), that provides customers with current energy usage, energy price information and utility messaging.
PowerPortal Home weighs less than 5 ounces, has a battery life of up to 2 months, and is one of the most portable IHD devices available. As an AMI ready display, PowerPortal Home shows messages that are clear and intuitive, making it easy for consumers to manage their energy usage and costs in real-time. Designed for ZigBee(R), the PowerPortal Home utilizes the smart energy wireless profile, which allows for broad compatibility with many AMI systems and use anywhere in the home. PowerPortal Home has a magnetic backing, an integrated base and a rechargeable battery, so it can be placed on a table, countertop, or even on the front of a refrigerator.
Research has shown consumer energy savings of up to 15% can be realized with the use of a device, such as the PowerPortal Home, that allows the end user access to real-time energy usage data. With growing public interest in energy costs and climate change, the PowerPortal Home offers our utility customers an effective solution for use in their residential energy conservation programs. Accurate, real-time data allows consumers and energy managers to control their energy consumption more precisely, producing increased energy efficiency and savings.
"The PowerPortal Home is a fantastic addition to our complete demand response AMI solution. As an integral component to many AMI implementations, this product provides a comprehensive AMI offering for our customers." said Robert M. Chiste, Chairman, President and CEO of Comverge. "With the potentially explosive growth of AMI programs in North America, coupled with our leadership position in the demand response market, we believe Comverge will be a major participant in this strong market growth."
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. PowerPortal is a registered trademark of Comverge, Inc.
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: Chris Neff
Director of Marketing
Comverge, Inc
973-947-6064
