Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home Area Network (HAN)?
Home Area Network ("HAN") is a term used to define the network behind the Smart Meter. HAN devices enables power utilities to extend control beyond the Smart Meter for demand response programs. HAN also equips the home owner the tools to remotely gain control of its home or building energy usage to reduce consumption, increase efficiencies and save money.
What is HomePlug Powerline Alliance (HomePlug)?
HomePlug Powerline Alliance ("HomePlug") is an industry-led non-profit standard organization with more than 70 member companies that creates specifications and certification logo programs for using the powerlines for reliable home networking and smart grid applications. For more information, visit www.homeplug.org. HomePlug is the ONLY powerline standard that has been listed under NIST as 1 of the 13 Smart Grid interoperability standards. For more information about NIST Smart Grid standard, visit www.nist.gov. HomePlug is also the ONLY powerline standard that is collaborating with the Zigbee Alliance and working to incorporate the Zigbee Smart Energy Profiles into its specification.
What is HomePlug Command and Control (HPCC)?
HomePlug Command and Control ("HPCC") is a one of the three published standards from the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. HPCC is a low speed, low powered, highly robust powerline carrier technologies ideal for remote monitoring and control that delivers convenience through remote accessibility; safety and security products that protect from fire, theft and natural hazards; power management solutions that save money and conserve energy; and healthcare monitoring solutions that save lives and bring peace of mind.
What is Zigbee?
Zigbee is a low-speed, low powered 802.15.4 wireless mesh standard established by the Zigbee Alliance. The Zigbee Alliance is a non-profit Standard organization made up 300+ companies driving development of ZigBee wireless technology. For more information, visit www.zigbee.org. Zigbee is the only wirleess technology standard that has been listed under NIST as 1 of the 13 Smart Grid interoperability standards. For more information about NIST, please visit www.nist.gov.