EHX and CE Pro Open Channel for Alternative Energy and Energy Management Providers

Smart Energy Pavilion Launched at EHX Spring 2010 in Response to Migration of Custom Electronics Professionals to New Green Economy Opportunities

Framingham, MA – December 7, 2009 – Electronic House Expo (EHX) and CE Pro announce the creation of the Smart Energy Pavilion and Education Center at EHX Spring 2010: The New Opportunities Show, March 25-27 in Orlando, Florida.

Smart Energy at EHX will cover alternative energy, including solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems. It will also feature energy management systems in which integrators are shedding electrical loads, setting global limits for lighting, and activating real-time change in homes' electrical usage.

The Smart Energy Pavilion, located on the Expo Floor, will give attendees the opportunity to see, touch, and learn the new technologies for energy creation, monitoring, and management. This is the place for attendees to see how dealers are tapping into the growth opportunities being created by the new green economy.

“A recent national survey of CE Pro readers confirms that custom electronics dealers, installers, and integrators are moving quickly to embrace smart energy, which includes alternative energy creation and energy management and monitoring systems, products, and services as a growth field,” says CE Pro Editor-in-Chief Jason Knott. “In the survey, 46 percent of custom electronics professionals who were not currently providing smart energy solutions planned to begin offering these solutions and services within the next year.”

A rapid expansion of the smart energy market is further supported by projections that smart energy revenue (as a percentage of total revenue) will climb rapidly in the next three years. One-third of survey respondents indicated they expect smart energy to contribute to over 30 percent of their revenue by 2012.

“The Smart Energy Pavilion will showcase innovative technologies and serve as a primary education center for manufacturers to reach the important dealer network,” says Knott. “The CE industry as a sales channel for these products is evolving quickly. The expertise of the custom electronics professional is critical for rapid adoption, installation, and maintenance of smart energy solutions.”

Smart Energy is one of seven major conference tracks that will highlight growth opportunities for the CE market, along with Home Health Technology, Commercial, Retrofit, Recurring Revenue, Digital Media, and Custom Electronics. This track will review the most promising technologies for alternative energy and energy management while detailing the profit margins dealers could expect to achieve. It will also feature technologies, business models, product sourcing trends, and marketing and sales strategies in energy creation, monitoring, and management.

For the first time, all courses at EHX, including the full-day CEDIA sessions, are free with the all-inclusive EHX New Opportunities Pass. The pass also includes:

CEDIA University: CEDIA has hand-selected 19 of the most critical courses to the CE industry. Attendees will choose from this customized selection of CEDIA training courses and certification opportunities while earning up to 46 CEUs.
CE Pro Super Sessions: Attendees will journey inside each of the growth markets individually, exploring business models, emerging technologies, new applications, lead generation, target profit margins and what it takes to succeed. Led by CE Pro’s most experienced editors, these sessions will offer a total picture of what success looks like.
Dealer-to-Dealer (D2D) Panels: Panels of experienced integrators will share their challenges and successes working in each of the growth markets. Attendees will have their own questions answered during the Office Hours Q&A sessions immediately following the D2D Panels. Located at CE Pro Headquarters at the heart of the Expo Floor, attendees can learn from 30+ sessions happening throughout EHX.
Enhanced Expo Floor: In addition to 200+ leading companies showcasing their products and services, EHX has added even more value to the Expo Floor. Features include: Six CE Pro Super Sessions at the CE Pro Stage; over 30 CE Pro Dealer-to-Dealer Panels; four New Expo Floor Pavilions; Demo Alley; and more than 100 Manufacturer-Training Sessions.
Additional Technology Training: Dozens of technology training courses and Hands-On Workshops will be offered each day. Attendees will gain first-hand experience in these sessions focused on Digital Media, Smart Energy, Home Health Technology, and Retrofit.

Registration is now open for EHX Spring 2010. Advance registration savings are available through December 31, 2009. Complete information is available online at www.ehxweb.com or by calling 800-315-1581.

For exhibiting information, contact George Keegan at 508-663-1500 x229 or gkeegan@ehpub.com.

For media inquiries or to request media credentials, contact Jessica Camerato at 508-663-1500 x296 or jcamerato@ehpub.com.

About EHX and CE Pro
Now in its 11th year, Electronic House Expo (www.ehxweb.com) provides the custom electronics industry with leading education and training opportunities and offers a cutting edge Expo Floor with the latest tools and technology. Produced by CE Pro, EHX Spring is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CEA’s TechHome Division, CEDIA, and the Alarm Association of Florida (AAF). CE Pro (www.cepro.com) is the leading content provider for the custom electronics industry, and EHX brings together this same 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.

About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

About CEDIA
About is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s website at www.cedia.org.

About EH Publishing, Inc. & EH Events
EH Publishing, Inc. (www.ehpub.com) is a leading media company specializing in technology-based markets. EH offers integrated media solutions including e-media, print, event, research and custom products. Key market segments include custom electronics, professional sound, house of worship, and robotics.

Contact:
Jessica Camerato
EH Events
508-663-1500 x296
jcamerato@ehpub.com

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