23rd April 2024
The EU has launched the Code of Conduct for Energy Smart Appliances (see press release) in Hanover Fair.
According to the press release: “Energy smart appliances (ESA) in homes enable consumers to shift electricity use depending on the preferences and other parameters, contributing to the stability of the power grid, or potentially lowering the electricity bill of the household. An example is running a heat pump or turning on a dishwasher when renewable generation is most abundant, whilst still delivering the service expected by the consumer (e.g. certain minimum temperatures, or to finish a wash cycle before a certain time).“
Several companies have already signed up to the voluntary code of conduct including Arçelik, Clivet, Daikin, Electrolux, Miele, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Vaillant Group, Vestel and Viessmann. The manufacturers have committed to develop interoperable connected products within a year. In addition, a Home Energy Management System manufacturer, GEO, has committed to support compliant ESA through their products.
Whilst this is a voluntary code of conduct today, there are signs that this will become regulation in the future, building on standards like EEBUS and Matter.
