There's also integration with a home energy management system, which allows the owner to adjust air conditioning and lock the front door via a smartphone app.

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Zenros, a start up in Denmark has created a new solar powered energy management system for hotels they believe will save hotels at least 35% in HLP costs over current sensor based technology.

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With support for a wide array of input and output options and a large number of protocols available in the industry including IEC 61850, DNP3.0, and IEC60870-5-104, GE has the ability to connect and integrate your power system equipment with virtually any HMI, SCADA or Energy Management System with the security, reliability and dependability you expect from GE.

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The company also demonstrated a home energy-management system that would connect all appliances in the house, potentially over the internet, to show homeowners where they're wasting energy and how they could save money by being more efficient.

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And for customers, that means better performance, less demand for expensive data-center real estate and energy costs, and simplified system management.

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Orion is an energy management company with a focus on high efficiency lighting systems and alternative energy system integration in commercial buildings.

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