Tridium releases new client driver for demand response

As part of its focus on helping building owners reduce energy use and cost, Tridium has announced the market availability of a new OpenADR (open automated demand response) simple client driver for its Niagara AX Framework.

The software driver enables communication between Niagara AX hosts and utilities, allowing independent system operators and aggregators to support automated demand response programs.

OpenADR specifications outline a specific communication model that uses the internet to send demand response signals to end-user facilities to curtail energy loads. OpenADR programs are used in commercial, industrial and residential settings to reduce cost, promote interoperability among demand response technologies, and allow utilities and energy providers to better manage pricing and critical load issues while actively engaging with their consumers.

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