On Wednesday 24 April, the European Commission announced that it had launched a code of conduct for energy smart appliances, which aims to ensure the interoperability of home appliances.
Ten companies have already committed to developing interoperable connected products within a year as part of the initiative: Arçelik, Clivet, Daikin, Electrolux, Miele, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Vaillant Group, Vestel and Viessmann.
The aim is to facilitate demand-side flexibility, which is...