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Press Contact: Schneider Electric Elizabeth deCastro

Phone: 1-800-788-1704 x2957 elizabeth.decastro@schneider-electric.com

Press Contact: Text 100 for Schneider Electric Barbara Ruane Phone: 212-871-3929 barbarar@text100.com

Schneider Electric Enables Energy Management for Utilities and Consumers Wiser Energy Management System provides utilities with a complete residential demand response solution and helps consumers better manage energy use SAN DIEGO February 2, 2011 Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced the Wiser Energy Management System, a comprehensive demand management solution

for utilities and consumers that allows homeowners to reduce or shift energy use during peak times and

improves grid efficiency. The Wiser Energy Management System helps provide visibility into household

energy consumption and costs, allowing consumers to actively manage and reduce energy use to

improve the efficiency of their home. Available initially to consumers through utility providers, the Wiser

Energy Management System also offers utilities a solution that helps to increase grid efficiency, reduce

peak usage costs and maximize power reliability, resulting in improved service to consumers and a

reduced need for expensive infrastructure upgrades.

The residential electric market accounts for approximately 21 percent of total electric usage globally,

said Don Rickey, senior vice president, Energy Business, Schneider Electric. There is a huge need for

active energy management by consumers, and it does not have to be a complex process. With this

system, we are addressing the energy needs of multiple stakeholders along the grid enabling utilities to

improve service and providing consumers with the ability to gain greater insight and control of their

energy use, while improving the efficiency and comfort of their home.

Schneider Electrics comprehensive offering includes utility-side solutions as well as home automation

products, installation and services. Schneider Electric provides utilities with services to design residential

demand management programs from beginning to end, including recruiting and signing up customers to

participate. The Wiser Energy Management System includes the following products:

Wiser Smart Thermostat: Programmable thermostat that communicates usage and pricing alerts via changing color screens. Its built with ZigBee Smart Energy technology allowing the

thermostat to be connected to other system components and remotely controllable by the In-

Home Display, the Wiser web application, and a smart phone application, in the future.

Press Release

Press Contact: Schneider Electric Elizabeth deCastro

Phone: 1-800-788-1704 x2957 elizabeth.decastro@schneider-electric.com

Press Contact: Text 100 for Schneider Electric Barbara Ruane Phone: 212-871-3929 barbarar@text100.com

Wiser In-Home Display: Control center and data dashboard designed to serve as the real-time communication portal from the utility to the consumer. Consumers can easily view current energy

price, demand level and use, current energy cost per hour as well as daily, weekly and yearly

energy-use reports.

Wiser Load Control: Secures and manages large loads to enable demand management by both the utility and the consumer. The Wiser Load Control also supports demand response/load

control functions in demand response programs, as well as consumer features such as simple

timer functions. This device can be used for remote monitoring and management of HVAC

compressors, water heaters, pool pumps and other power circuits. For devices that require less

load 30A and 5A relays are also available.

Additionally, the Wiser Internet Gateway communicates home electrical use between components, and

the Wiser Smart Plug intuitively manages small device electricity use. All products in the Wiser Energy

Management System comply with ZigBee Smart Energy standard. The Wiser web application is also

available to manage and view real-time energy use, set system limits, and allows homeowners to control

their energy consumption from anywhere, at anytime.

Schneider Electric is demonstrating the Wiser Energy Management System at the DistribuTECH 2011

conference, booth 1729, taking place this week February 1-3 at the San Diego Convention Center, in San

Diego, CA. The Wiser Energy Management System is available today through Schneider Electric and

pricing varies depending on the project scope.

Supporting Resources:

Video overview of the Wiser Energy Management System: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxifd2dpGKk

For more information visit: http://www.schneider-electric.us/go/wiser

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ZigBee is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance.

About Schneider Electric As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 100,000+ employees achieved sales of more than $22 billion in 2009, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations Make the most of their energy. www.schneider-electric.us