The energy landscape is changing – fast. At MMB Networks, we’re seeing three trends shaping how device makers, utilities, and consumers interact with the grid:
Grid-Interactive Devices Are the New Standard
As utilities scale demand response programs, there’s growing demand for smart thermostats, EV chargers, and appliances that can communicate and respond to grid signals in real time.
Interoperability Is No Longer Optional (We can’t say this enough)
Standards like Wi-SUN, OpenADR, and IEEE 2030.5 are pushing manufacturers to think beyond just connectivity – and toward future-proof, protocol-agnostic designs.
Energy Efficiency Is Becoming a Differentiator
From California’s Title 24 Part 6 to Europe’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), new regulations are making energy efficiency a key competitive feature – not just a nice-to-have.
At MMB, we build connectivity solutions that make it easy for OEMs to deliver smart, standards-compliant devices without reinventing the wheel.
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