New pavilion to feature innovative energy efficient home solutions
Framingham, MA – August 7, 2008 – Electronic House Expo (EHX) Fall 2008 announced today an exclusive agreement with the Z-Wave Alliance to be the Founding Sponsor of the Green Tech Zone, a new product and industry educational pavilion that will debut at EHX Fall 2008, taking place November 4-7 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.
The Green Tech Zone will showcase commercially available and new to market products that monitor and control energy consumption in the home. The Z-Wave Alliance will demonstrate to home control technologists for the first time complete real world utility to the home energy conservation solutions including smart metering, consumer notification and automated load shedding.
“The demonstrations we will be showing will be made with commercially available products – not just futuristic “pilot program” products,” noted Mark Walters, chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance. “By using products that can be delivered today, Z-Wave Alliance members will demonstrate how to respond to new opportunities, which in turn moves the whole industry forward.”
In addition, Z-Wave Alliance partners and other industry leaders will present a series of training sessions on emerging green technologies and changes to consumer behaviors.
“Energy costs are on the mind of all consumers and, therefore, an important consideration for dealers and integrators of consumer electronics. This is our core audience and demand is growing for ways to reduce energy consumption, so interest in home control products is strong,” says Jim Wagner, General Manager, EH Events. “Green technology and the new opportunities they create is an important trend for our attendees. We’re delighted to announce this partnership with the Z-Wave Alliance and appreciate the leadership position they are taking on this important issue.”
“The Z-Wave Alliance is proud to be the Founding Sponsor of the Green Tech Zone at EHX Fall 2008,” added Walters. “As our member companies’ worldwide know, home controls are the perfect tool to make dramatic improvements in home energy conservation. With local, remote and automated control of the homes’ largest resource consuming and conserving devices – including HVAC, Indoor and Outdoor Lighting, Pool and Spa, Hot Water, Window Coverings, and Solar Abatement – consumers can join hands with the utilities to realize overall reductions in energy use.”
EHX will draw 7,000 attendees and 175 exhibiting companies for four days of education, training, and networking.
Registration for EHX is now open at www.ehxweb.com or by calling 800-315-1581.
For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, contact George Keegan at 508-663-1500 x229 or email .
For media inquiries or to register for press credentials, contact Jessica Camerato at 508-663-1500 x296 or email .
About EHX
Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held twice annually and sponsored by CEA's TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products. For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.
About EH Publishing
EH Publishing, Inc. is the information leader and resource for the home electronic industry. Serving the technology and construction markets, EH Publishing, Inc. reaches more than half a million home electronic professionals, builders and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994, EH Publishing, Inc. has defined, cultivated and raised awareness of the $15 billion electronic/installed home industry through its products, which include print publications, on-line publications, trade shows and market studies. EH Publishing, Inc. is the industry's source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted print and on-line publications: Electronic House, Home Electronic Ideas, CE Pro, CE Pro Retailing, ChannelPro, TecHome Builder, Live Sound, and targeted tradeshows: Electronic House Expo (EHX), Electronic Security Expo (ESX), Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX), RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo, and RoboBusiness Conference and Expo. To find out more, visit www.ehpub.com.
About the Z-Wave Alliance
Formed in January 2005, the Z-Wave Alliance is a consortium of leading companies in the home technology space dedicated to solidifying Z-Wave as the standard for wireless home control products. The principal members include Cooper Wiring Devices, Danfoss, FAKRO, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, Intel, Intermatic, Leviton, Wayne-Dalton, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) and Zensys. Its members lead the home controls market, providing leading edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, safety and security. Z-Wave technology is the foundation of all products manufactured by the Alliance members. For more information about the Z-Wave Alliance, visit www.zwavealliance.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
EHX Fall 2008
November 4-7, Long Beach, CA
www.ehxweb.com
Worship Facilities Conference & Expo Fall 2008
November 5-7, Houston, TX
www.wfxweb.com
RoboDevelopment Conference & Expo 2008
November 18-19, Santa Clara, CA
www.robodevelopment.com
Contact:
Jim Wagner
General Manager of Events
508-663-1500 x242
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