ZigBee Alliance is the global wireless language, connecting dramatically different devices and allowing them to work together and enhance everyday life. The ZigBee Alliance is a non-profit association of more than 300 member companies, driving development of ZigBee wireless technology. The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading low-powered, wirelessly-networked sensing and control standard for use in consumer electronics, energy, home, commercial, and industrial areas. website |
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The EMerge Alliance was established to promote the rapid adoption of safe, low-voltage DC power distribution and use in commercial building interiors. EMerge is focused on developing a global standard that integrates interior infrastructures, power, controls, and a wide variety of peripheral devices such as lighting on a common platform. EMerge will offer unprecedented design and space flexibility, allowing reduced energy usage and improved sustainability in buildings. website |
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The ClimateTalk Alliance is an organization of companies that are committed to developing a common communication infrastructure for HVAC and smart energy devices, enabling interoperability of diverse systems. website |
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The EnOcean Alliance is a consortium of companies working to further develop and promote self-powered wireless monitoring and control systems for sustainable buildings by formalizing the interoperable wireless standard. The EnOcean Alliance has the largest installed base of field-proven wireless building automation networks in the world. website |
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The Universal PV Interface Alliance™ (UPVI) is a consortium of companies dedicated to accelerating and streamlining the integration of PV modules with module-level electronic devices. UPVI will create a standard interface which will increase competition while decreasing time to implementation, thereby reducing the overall cost of solar energy. website |
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The PRIME Alliance ( PRIME = PoweRline Intelligent Metering Evolution) is focused on the development of a new open, public, non-proprietary telecom solution that will support not only smart metering functions but also the progress toward the smart grid. website |
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CalCEF is a $30 million nonprofit venture capital fund formed in 2004 to accelerate the development of promising early-stage clean energy technologies. The Fund arises from the California electricity crisis and the ensuing bankruptcy settlement negotiated between the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). website |
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