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G.hn Gets Big Win with Approval from NIST for use in Smart Grid Apps; Now the Smart Grid Comes to and from the home – and what this means.
September 28, 2009 7:09 PM in SmartGrid | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
This is big- in and out of the home.
Now the Smart Grid comes to and from the home.
HomeGrid Forum, today announced that G.hn technology has been approved for use in Smart Grid applications by the National Institute Standards Technologies (NIST). This milestone is yet another step forward in making G.hn the de-facto 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. This is important because it helps extend the value of the wired home networking food chain into life -- and applications outside the home.
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.
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 in and out of the home.
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.
And now with one worldwide standard, G.hn is unifying the networking of content and devices over any wire -- coax cable, phone, and power lines. And working with a standards group like ITU, this is going to enable 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.
The Unintended Benefits of Gaining Consent for G.hn
September 28, 2009 1:09 AM in G.hn | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
We’re coming up an important milestone in the life of G.hn. It’s my personal hope that we’ll get the official go-ahead to be “consented” as the official, global standard that will make the vision of the wired home network a reality.
Aside from stating the obvious benefits of the wired home network, I see G.hn as being a catalyst to improving our environment, reducing carbon emissions, and lowering the cost of energy.
You see, once our wired home networks are wired to the electronic grid, the way we heat, cool and monitor our homes could totally change.
When my home network is on the grid, I truly become part of a global village that can easily share energy resources on an as-needed basis. Let’s say I’m on vacation, and my solar cells on my roof-top are loaded with energy to the max. I’d be happy to off-load, and share (or sell) my stored energy with my neighbor across the street or across the State of Texas.
As long as my wired home network gives me the A-OK that the temperature is just right and my home is secure, even when I am away, the only thing about keeping up with The Jones’ will be sharing some electronic love as they need it.
In the next few weeks, my life and my energy needs are going to change. You see, very soon, I am going to be an empty nester. My last child is going off to college, and my home is going to consume less energy.
As long as my G.hn-based, wired home network keeps my home in good shape, I can now become an exporter (and seller) of excess energy that my home creates. This vision is only far-fetched if G.hn does not gain consent.
So to the powers that be, when you cast your vote, think of the legacy your are about to leave behind, and the impact your vote will make, leaving the planet a better and safer place to be.
Into G.hn? Follow these people on twitter.... And if you have suggestions, send them in!
September 04, 2009 1:09 AM in EveryWire | 0 comments | 0 TrackBack
I am trying to compile a list of people you can follow on twitter regarding the G.hn and related broadband to the conversation. In time, I would like to see us collectively put together a G.hn ecosystem via twitter.
This is just a start, and would welcome your input and suggestions.
@Broadbanddog Pete Collegio also blogs over at Broadband Dog House. He’s the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Jones/NCTI worldwide broadband training.
@broadbandtrends
– Teresa Mastrangelo is an industry analyst covering all things broadband, NGN and Smart Grid
@chanogomez – Chano Gomez is VP of Technology & Strategic Partnerships at DS2.
@cswilly –
Scott Willy runs Avisto Telecom which
makes Telemanagement Software for Powerline Communicatoins and provides provides software
development services. I also work with SPiDCOM Technologies which is a fabless
semiconductor company specialized in very high speed Powerline Communication solutions.
@everywire - Michael Weisman is at VP of Marketing at CopperGate -leading provider of IPTV Solutions for Home Networking. CopperGate is also on the Board of HomeGrid Forum. .
@DLink4Home Cody Shockley is a member of D-Link North America Product Management. His Twitter bio state: “f you have high-speed Internet, you need to share it and maximize it!”
@fiberguy
– Benoit Feldman is with Yankee Group as a Senior Analyst,
focusing on issues related to fiber to the home.
@gregcline Greg Cline is a Market Intelligence
Manager for Intel.
@jeffpulver You may remember Jeff
from heading up the VON (Voice on the Net) Shows. He is named for The Pulver Order,
which helped categorized VoIP as a data and not voice service.
@IPTelevision – does not have a person’s name associated with it, but services as a news source about IPTV.
@kurtscherf – Kurt Scherf is a leading industry analyst covering home networking and other related market segments for Parks Associates.
@laylamchale –
Layla McHale is a Tech PR consultant and represents HomeGrid
Forum.
@om – Om Malik is the founder of GigaOM, and is a Venture Partner at True Ventures
@pjpratt - Peter Pratt is the StimulatingBroadband.com
publisher, telecom venture manager / strategist, broadband policy advocate. His
corporate Site: http://www.prattnetworks.com
@ruralbroadband
looks at, by definition, Rural
Broadband.
@susanestrada – Susan Estrada blogs over at DemandBroadband.com
@telecompetitor – Bernie Arnason is a leading industry analyst covering the telecom market with a special focus on IPTV.
@Toby_Johnson Toby Johnson is the Senior Communications Officer at ITU
@vvitore – Vince Vittore is an Analyst with Yankee Group covering WiFi, wireless mesh, FTT
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