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Schneider Electric Enables Energy Management for Utilities
and Consumers
Wiser Energy Management System provides utilities with a complete residential demand response
solution and helps consumers better manage energy use
SAN DIEGO February 2, 2011 Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today
announced the Wiser Energy Management System, a comprehensive demand management solution
for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and
improves grid efficiency. The Wiser Energy Management System helps provide visibility into household
energy consumption and costs, allowing consumers to actively manage and reduce energy use to
improve the efficiency of their home. Available initially to consumers through utility providers, the Wiser
Energy Management System also offers utilities a solution that helps to increase grid efficiency, reduce
peak usage costs and maximize power reliability, resulting in improved service to consumers and a
reduced need for expensive infrastructure upgrades.
The residential electric market accounts for approximately 21 percent of total electric usage globally,
said Don Rickey, senior vice president, Energy Business, Schneider Electric. There is a huge need for
active energy management by consumers, and it does not have to be a complex process. With this
system, we are addressing the energy needs of multiple stakeholders along the grid enabling utilities to
improve service and providing consumers with the ability to gain greater insight and control of their
energy use, while improving the efficiency and comfort of their home.
Schneider Electrics comprehensive offering includes utility-side solutions as well as home automation
products, installation and services. Schneider Electric provides utilities with services to design residential
demand management programs from beginning to end, including recruiting and signing up customers to
participate. The Wiser Energy Management System includes the following products:
Wiser Smart Thermostat: Programmable thermostat that communicates usage and pricing
alerts via changing color screens. Its built with ZigBee