Accommodate any Energy Generating Device, Energy Control Device, and Energy Consuming Device protocol or inter-networking function interoperate as a Microcell.
Enable the members of any Microcell to coordinate to achieve locally defined objectives.
Enable collections of Microcells to interoperate as a Microgrid able to support smart energy goals whether or not connected to the Electrical Grid.
Support Microgrid communications with the Electrical Grid to support Grid functions while remaining under local control.
Support easy integration of smart energy device OEMs into Microcells and Microgrids in home and commercial environments.