The USNAP Alliance is open to anyone interested in developing, influencing or using a connectivity standard for linking Home Area Network products to utility smart meters. USNAP Alliance membership will consist of major stakeholders in the utility and consumer products industry.

Who Should Join the USNAP Alliance?
  • Utilities
  • Device Manufacturers
    • Thermostats
    • In-Home Displays
    • Appliances
    • Load Control Modules
    • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    • Renewable Energy Suppliers
  • Retailers and eTailers
  • Industry Consultants
  • Energy Providers
  • Regulators
  • Universities
  • Research Labs
Why Join the USNAP Alliance?
  • Influence the development of the specification for Home Area Network device connectivity
  • Gain early access to the standard and its specifications for faster certification of products
  • Be a part of a diverse and robust ecosystem that creates new business opportunities for everyone involved
  • Accelerate the development and adoption of HAN devices
  • Gain access to many other membership benefits
USNAP Alliance membership consists of three classes:
  • Promoter Membership consists of companies interested in leading the organization by sitting on the Board of Directors, leading committees, contributing specification development and approving the final specification.
  • Contributor Membership consists of manufacturers, suppliers and other companies interested in producing compliant products based on the specification. Contributor Members participate in the development and promotion of the specification through committees and work groups.
  • Influencer Membership consists of non-manufacturers such as utilities, regulators, consultants and academics interested in obtaining specification proposals and use of logos for marketing purposes.
Member Benefits Promoter Contributor Influencer Liaison
Automatic Board of Director Seat X      
Candidate for Officer Position, Executive Committee X      
Chair Work Groups X      
Approve Committees/Work Groups X    
Vote in Officer Elections X      
Final Approval of Alliance Specifications X      
Propose Committees/Work Groups X      
Vote in Board of Director Elections X      
Approve Draft Specifications to 0.X X      
Vote in Work Groups X X    
Certify & Certify Products X X    
Attend Annual Meetings, Workshops, Events X X X  
Participate in Work Groups X X X  
Participate in Email Reflectors X X X  
Contribute to Work Group Work Items X X X  
Propose Work Items X X X  
Access to "Members Only" Section of Website X X X  
Pre-release Access to Documents X X X  
Approve Documents Within a Work Group X X X  
Participate in Marketing Events and Press Releases X X X X
Use Alliance Logo X X X X
Company Listing on Alliance Website X X X X