The company said that this integration will provide utilities a comprehensive solution for delivering energy management programs.

Comverge president and CEO Blake Young said that the Carrier smart thermostat was a natural choice for the program.

"By integrating our leading IntelliSOURCE platform with the innovative Carrier smart thermostats, Comverge is enabling a best-in-class solution that is easy-to-use, flexible, and readily tailored to enhance the way energy is both delivered and consumed," Young said.