[Article] GridPoint Acquires Lixar

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/archive/j/news/2009/feature_gridpoint_en.jpgGridPoint announced that they have aquired Lixar, a software energy management company.  GridPoint is working hard on building a smart grid service/product, where utilities can control all aspects of the house in order to manage energy demands.  What is interesting here is that Lixar's product supports X-10, INSTEON and Z-Wave.  Can you imagine your utility being able to control more than just HVAC, including your lights, appliances and more?  See below for the full press release.
 
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GridPoint, Inc., a leading smart grid company, today announced that it has acquired Lixar’s energy business, an Ottawa company providing energy management solutions that offer sophisticated user interfaces and support multiple communications protocols and devices. The acquisition enables GridPoint to enhance its enterprise-class software and establish a Canadian presence.



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