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WSJ Shares Smart Appliance Innovations from CES

As we previously reported, AHAM sponsored the Connected Home Appliances TechZone at the 2011 CES, where manufacturers showcased their newest designs.  These appliances all use digital technology to connect to a smart grid, which will allow consumers to run them more efficiently.  Watch the video below from Jason Bellini at the Wall Street Journal as he shows off what he saw at the show, and keep an eye out for AHAM's Kevin Messner who was interviewed for the story!

AHAM Participating in 2011 International CES

AHAM will be exhibiting in the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) beginning tomorrow in Las Vegas.  Home appliances will be featured at CES for the first time in the Connected Home Appliances TechZone, co-sponsored by AHAM and The Retail Observer. 

The Connected Home Appliance TechZone will display innovative home appliance technologies and allow visitors to experience the latest interactive, energy efficient and Smart Grid enabled appliances as well as concepts that will be incorporated in future product designs.  This is a unique opportunity to experience advanced home appliance technologies.

Attendees can visit AHAM at this TechZone at the Las Vegas Convention Center in South Hall 2 from January 6-9.

AHAM will co-sponsor New Connected Home Appliance TechZone at 2011 CES

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced the launch of the Connected Home Appliances TechZone at the 2011 International CES®,  the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow. The Connected Home Appliances TechZone, co-sponsored by CEA, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and The Retail Observer magazine, will feature 10,000 square feet of exhibit space in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for manufacturers of next-generation appliances. The 2011 International CES will be held January 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AHAM President Joseph McGuire stated: "The home is an essential component to an effective smart grid. Smart appliances and consumer electronics will allow consumers to save money on their electric bill and use energy in a more environmentally friendly manner. Already a leader in energy efficiency and the smart grid, the appliance industry is paving the way with smart technologies for demand-response capable appliances.  In addition to smart grid enabled appliances, the pavilion will showcase other products and technologies that will appeal to savvy consumers.  The world’s leading technology trade show is the ideal venue for AHAM members and other appliance manufacturers to showcase these technologies and the connected home concept."

The Connected Home Appliances TechZone will feature major and portable household appliances and innovative technologies that integrate with other electronics products to improve consumers’ health and productivity while reducing their environmental impact.