Description

Smart homes offer not just convenience but better energy management, the potential for lower electricity bills and reduced pressure on the electricity grid.

This bulletin gives an introduction to the topic of smart appliances, smart homes and a smart grid.

Scope

The bulletin covers:

• Introduction
• Smart appliances
• Smart homes
  • Internet speeds, systems and WIFI
• The role of electric vehicles
• Photovoltaic generation
• Smart grid
  • Demand flexibility
  • Distributed energy
• Standards 
  • SNZ PAS 6012:2022 Smart home guidelines
  • EV charging specifications
  • Matter
• Privacy and security issues
• More information on the websites:
  • Consumer NZ
  • EECA
  • Electricity Authority
  • Engineering New Zealand