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Connectivity Standards Alliance and OpenADR Alliance Announce Liaison Agreement to Collaborate on Grid-Connected Energy Management

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AMZN Amazon is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This partnership could benefit Amazon's smart home device ecosystem. GOOG Google is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could impact Google's smart home and energy initiatives. AAPL Apple is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could influence Apple's smart home product strategy. MSFT Microsoft is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This could indirectly benefit Microsoft's cloud and IoT offerings. AVGO Broadcom Inc. is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could create opportunities for Broadcom's semiconductor solutions in smart home devices. SI Silicon Labs is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could benefit Silicon Labs' IoT and connectivity solutions. NXPI NXP Semiconductors is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This partnership may create opportunities for NXP's semiconductor products in smart energy applications. STM STMicroelectronics is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could lead to increased demand for STMicroelectronics' components in smart home energy devices. RRC Range Resources Corporation is not directly mentioned, but the article discusses energy management and utilities, which could indirectly impact energy companies. However, no specific positive or negative sentiment is directed towards RRC. NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. is not directly mentioned, but the article discusses utilities and grid-connected energy management, which is a core business for energy companies like NEE. The collaboration could lead to more efficient grid operations. RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is not directly mentioned. While the article touches on manufacturing and energy, there is no specific sentiment or impact indicated for this company. ON ON Semiconductor is not explicitly mentioned as a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, but its role in power management and IoT solutions makes it relevant to the discussed energy management standards. No direct sentiment is provided. QCOM Qualcomm is not explicitly mentioned as a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, but its involvement in IoT and connectivity technologies makes it a potential beneficiary of improved smart home energy management standards. INTC Intel Corporation is not explicitly mentioned as a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, but its broad semiconductor portfolio could be relevant to the development of smart home energy management solutions. ADI Analog Devices, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned as a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, but its expertise in analog and mixed-signal processing could be relevant to smart grid and IoT applications. TXN Texas Instruments is not explicitly mentioned as a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, but its broad range of semiconductor products could find applications in smart home energy management systems. ENPH Enphase Energy, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's focus on solar installations and home battery systems is highly relevant to Enphase's business. The collaboration could indirectly benefit companies in this space. SEDG SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's focus on solar installations and home battery systems is highly relevant to SolarEdge's business. The collaboration could indirectly benefit companies in this space. CHPT ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's mention of EV chargers and grid-connected energy management is relevant to ChargePoint's business. The collaboration could foster broader adoption of smart EV charging. EVGO EVgo Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's mention of EV chargers and grid-connected energy management is relevant to EVgo's business. The collaboration could foster broader adoption of smart EV charging. FSLR First Solar, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's focus on renewable energy sources and grid management is relevant to First Solar's business. The collaboration could indirectly benefit solar energy adoption. PLUG Plug Power Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's discussion of renewable energy and grid management could indirectly relate to hydrogen fuel cell technology and its integration into the grid. FCEL FuelCell Energy, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but the article's discussion of renewable energy and grid management could indirectly relate to fuel cell technology and its integration into the grid. GE General Electric is not explicitly mentioned, but its involvement in energy infrastructure and smart grid technologies makes it a relevant company to the discussed collaboration. No direct sentiment is provided. HON Honeywell International Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its focus on building technologies and energy efficiency aligns with the article's themes of smart home and grid-connected energy management. IBM IBM is not explicitly mentioned, but its expertise in IoT, cloud computing, and energy management solutions could be relevant to the collaboration between the Connectivity Standards Alliance and OpenADR Alliance. DELL Dell Technologies Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its role in providing computing infrastructure could be relevant to the data management and processing needs of smart grid systems. HPQ HP Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its involvement in personal computing and related technologies could indirectly benefit from the expansion of connected home devices and energy management systems. CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its networking solutions are crucial for the communication infrastructure required for smart home devices and grid connectivity. LIN Linde plc is not explicitly mentioned, but its role in industrial gases, including those used in energy production and storage, could be indirectly relevant to the broader energy ecosystem discussed. APA APA Corporation is not explicitly mentioned, but as an energy exploration and production company, it operates within the broader energy sector that the article discusses in terms of grid management and renewable integration. XOM Exxon Mobil Corporation is not explicitly mentioned, but as a major energy company, it is part of the broader energy landscape that is undergoing changes related to grid management and renewable energy integration. CVX Chevron Corporation is not explicitly mentioned, but as a major energy company, it is part of the broader energy landscape that is undergoing changes related to grid management and renewable energy integration. T AT&T Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its role as a telecommunications provider is essential for the connectivity of smart home devices and grid communication systems. VZ Verizon Communications Inc. is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could enhance Verizon's role in IoT and smart grid solutions. CMCSA Comcast Corporation is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This partnership could benefit Comcast's smart home and internet service offerings. MU Micron Technology, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its memory and storage solutions are fundamental to the operation of smart home devices and data centers that support grid management. NVDA NVIDIA Corporation is not explicitly mentioned as a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, but its AI and GPU technologies are increasingly relevant to data processing for smart grids and IoT, though no direct sentiment is expressed. AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is not explicitly mentioned, but its CPUs and GPUs are relevant to the computing power needed for smart grid management and IoT devices. PHI Signify N.V. (Philips Hue and WiZ) is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This could enhance the smart lighting solutions' integration with energy grids. LEG Legrand is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could benefit Legrand's electrical and digital building infrastructure solutions. ALLE Allegion plc is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This partnership could impact Allegion's smart access solutions. HAE Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could benefit Haier's smart appliance offerings. RES Resideo Technologies, Inc. is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could benefit Resideo's smart home and building solutions. TUYA Tuya Inc. is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This collaboration could benefit Tuya's IoT platform and smart device ecosystem. FTI Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which is partnering with the OpenADR Alliance to improve grid-connected energy management. This could impact their smart home product integrations. ES Essex is not explicitly mentioned. The article discusses energy management and utilities, which could indirectly relate to energy infrastructure companies, but no specific sentiment is provided.

Connectivity Standards Alliance and OpenADR Alliance Announce Liaison Agreement to Collaborate on Grid-Connected Energy Management Built on Collaboration, This Partnership Bridges the Gap Between Smart Home Innovation and Utility Demand Response

SAN RAMON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / The Connectivity Standards Alliance and the OpenADR Alliance today announced a formal liaison agreement to enable their mutual members to accelerate the adoption of grid-connected residential energy management solutions. This collaboration across two leading standards organizations addresses a growing need for seamless communication between smart home devices and the energy grid.

Utilities face mounting pressure to manage a grid shifting rapidly toward renewable energy sources, just as electric appliances, including EV chargers, heat pumps, solar installations, and home battery systems, become increasingly common in homes worldwide. At the same time, those device manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape of energy management standards, creating uncertainty and making it difficult to determine which protocols to support and how to implement them.

The liaison agreement establishes a clear division of applications. The Matter smart home protocol, stewarded by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, handles in-home communication between appliances and an energy gateway. The OpenADR 3 protocol, developed by the OpenADR Alliance, enables communication between the gateway, utilities, and grid operators. Together, these two protocols can enable an end-to-end pathway from the grid to the individual device.

"This collaboration is about enabling utilities, manufacturers, and platforms to make things simpler for everyone across the energy ecosystem," said Connectivity Standards Alliance Head of Testing and Certification Jon Harros. "By bringing the energy ecosystem together, our members are creating a clear roadmap for device makers, and enabling utilities to scale with confidence, resulting in trusted, reliable solutions consumers can depend on."

This collaboration opens the door to meaningful and tangible benefits across the energy value chain. Manufacturers can save go-to-market time, up-front investment, and ongoing maintenance by establishing a single development path that more easily unlocks the new revenue opportunities through Flexible Service programs. By enabling their devices to respond to grid signals, consumers benefit through bill credits and additional incentives while utilities gain a standardized, scalable mechanism for demand response. For regulators, several of whom have already signaled interest in mandating OpenADR 3, gain assurance an interoperable solution exists.

"OpenADR has been a proven standard for demand-side management and flexibility since 2012," said Rolf Bienert, Managing and Technical Director of the OpenADR Alliance. "By working with the members of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, we can help position the next generation of smart home devices to participate in the flexibility programs that utilities and governments are counting on."

Together, members of both organizations are working to make it easier to turn connected homes into active participants for a smarter, more resilient energy future. Utilities, service providers, and device makers are encouraged to join the OpenADR Alliance and Connectivity Standards Alliance to collaborate and accelerate bringing this vision to market.

About the Connectivity Standards Alliance

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is the foundation and future of the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2002, its wide-ranging global membership collaborates to create and evolve universal open standards for the products transforming the way we live, work, and play. With its Members' deep and diverse expertise, robust certification programs, and a full suite of open IoT solutions, the Alliance is leading the movement toward a more intuitive, imaginative, and useful world.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of executives from Allegion, Amazon, Apple, ASSA ABLOY, Bosch, CableLabs, Comcast, Espressif, Eve by ABB, Fortune Brands, Google, Haier, Huawe i, IKEA, Infineon Technologies AG, LEEDARSON, Legrand, LG Electronics, Lutron Electronics, Midea, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, OPPO, Resideo Technologies, Samsung Electronics, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Signify (Philips Hue and WiZ), Silicon Labs, Somfy, STMicroelectronics, Tuya, and Verizon.

About the OpenADR Alliance

The OpenADR Alliance, a non-profit corporation created to foster the development, adoption, and compliance of OpenADR and related energy flexibility standards, helps utilities manage the growing pool of distributed energy resources (DER), which includes renewable energy, energy storage, demand response (DR), and electric vehicle charging. The OpenADR standard supports communications to all DR and DER resources to manage changes in load shape, energy inputs, and power characteristics of DER assets. The EcoPort standard additionally enables smart appliances to be connected.

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SOURCE: OpenADR Alliance