Matter and OpenADR connect smart homes to grid

The organizations behind the Matter smart-home standard and the OpenADR grid protocol have announced a collaboration. This partnership aims to simplify smart energy management by enabling connected appliances to more easily participate in demand response programs. Such programs incentivize consumers to reduce or shift their electricity usage, potentially leading to cost savings. The Connectivity Standards Alliance and the OpenADR Alliance are working together to integrate these technologies, making it more seamless for smart homes to interact with the electrical grid and contribute to grid stability while offering benefits to homeowners.