ZigBee Smart Energy Benefits

	UTILITIES	OEMS	END USERS (Residential)	END USERS (Commercial)

AFFORDABLE	Open standard supports competitive marketplace of multiple vendors, which lowers cost	Open standard supports competitive marketplace of multiple platform vendors offering lower cost	Open standard supports competitive marketplace of multiple products that lowers cost through competition Lowers energy costs	Open standard supports competitive marketplace of multiple vendors that lowers cost through competition Lowers energy costs

EASY TO USE	Standard technology, certified interoperability, global 2.4GHz spectrum eases adoption and customer service	Standardized technology provides fast access to new markets Reduced product research and development cycle	Wireless technology eliminates cost and hassle of running wires Certified interoperability, global 2.4GHz spectrum simplifies installation and operation Automatic features simplify use Internet connection for greater access, control

REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION	Improves energy availability, reliability Improves regulatory compliance	Lowers customers' cost to operate	Immediate usage information drives decisions to conserve Improves compliance with conservation programs

REDUCES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT	Improves regulatory compliance Increased efficiency reduces need for additional generation plants	Improves regulatory compliance Allows entry into markets with regulatory requirements	Reduces impact on environment Improves emissions "footprint"	Reduces impact on environment Improves compliance with emission standards