• Three Controls Manufacturing Firms Join ClimateTalk Alliance

    June 25, 2013
    ClimateTalk open standards have been built on the application and industry expertise of leading HVAC, water heating and zoning manufacturers. The ClimateTalk standard is designed specifically for the residential market to enable plug and play connectivity and interoperability of the mechanical systems in the home.

    Davis Energy Group, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Synapse Electronique have joined the ClimateTalk Alliance, a non-profit organization building a universal language for innovative, cost-effective solutions that optimize performance, efficiency and home comfort.

    ClimateTalk Open Standards have been built on the application and industry expertise of leading HVAC, water heating and zoning manufacturers.  The ClimateTalk standard is designed specifically for the residential market to enable plug and play connectivity and interoperability of the mechanical systems in the home. The addition of these members strengthens the Alliance in wireless connectivity and controls, and the participation of HVAC equipment — the largest consumers of energy — in the Smart Grid.

    Davis Energy Group is a nationally recognized mechanical engineering and energy consultancy firm, and a leading innovator of cooling and heating technology systems evaluation and development for residential and commercial applications. They apply their expertise in this area to develop a diversity of practical solutions for improving building comfort and energy efficiency.

    Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm’s engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other.

    Synapse Electronique has been a leader in the Canadian market for ten years, specializing in the design, fabrication and assembly of home electronics focused on energy efficiency, home comfort and well-being. They have shipped over three million products, all manufactured in Quebec, Canada.  Their engineering and manufacturing capabilities are made available to design and build custom products, and have capacity to deliver a complete, turn-key solution.  Customers benefit from their expertise in designing and manufacturing thermostats, humidity controllers, motor controls, and other embedded electronics.