Green Tech Zone to Offer Free Training at 2008 Fall EHX

Business Wire, August 25, 2008

New Pavilion Featuring Innovative Energy Efficient Home Solutions

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Electronic House Expo (EHX) Fall 2008 announced today the emergence of its Green Tech Zone: a new product and industry educational pavilion that will debut at EHX Fall 2008, November 4-7 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.

The Green Tech Zone will showcase commercially available and new to market products that monitor and control energy consumption in the home. The Z-Wave Alliance will sponsor the tech zone and demonstrate, for the first time, complete real world solutions for home energy conservation including smart metering, consumer notification and automated load shedding.

"The demonstrations we will be showing will be made with commercially available products - not just futuristic 'pilot program' products," said Mark Walters, chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance. "By using products that can be delivered today, Z-Wave Alliance members will demonstrate how to respond to new opportunities, which in turn moves the whole industry forward."

In addition, industry leaders will present a series of training sessions on emerging green technologies and changes to consumer behaviors.

"Energy costs are on the mind of all consumers and, therefore, are an important consideration for dealers and integrators of consumer electronics. Demand is growing for ways to reduce energy consumption and this is a compelling way to educate our core audience," says Jim Wagner, General Manager, EH Events. "Green technology is an important trend for our attendees. We're delighted to announce this partnership with the Z-Wave Alliance and appreciate the leadership position they are taking on this important issue."

"Home controls are the perfect tools to make dramatic improvements in home energy conservation," said Walters. "With local, remote and automated control of the homes' largest resource consuming and conserving devices, consumers can join hands with the utilities to realize overall reductions in energy use."

EHX will draw 7,000 attendees and 175 exhibiting companies for four days of education, training, and networking.

Registration for EHX is now open at www.ehxweb.com or by calling 800-315-1581.

About EHX

Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held twice annually and sponsored by CEA's TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products. For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.

About EH Publishing

EH Publishing, Inc. is the information leader and resource for the home electronic industry. Serving the technology and construction markets, EH Publishing, Inc. reaches more than half a million home electronic professionals, builders and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994, EH Publishing, Inc. has defined, cultivated and raised awareness of the $15 billion electronic/installed home industry through its products, which include print publications, on-line publications, trade shows and market studies. EH Publishing, Inc. is the industry's source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted print and on-line publications: Electronic House, Home Electronic Ideas, CE Pro, CE Pro Retailing, ChannelPro, TecHome Builder, Live Sound, and targeted tradeshows: Electronic House Expo (EHX), Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX), RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo, and RoboBusiness Conference and Expo. To find out more, visit www.ehpub.com.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

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