Membership

Join the global community driving standardization in the energy and water industry

DLMS User Association provides companies with the opportunity to be part of a community that is dedicated to delivering value through enhanced data exchange standardization.

By offering interoperability, scalability, security, and flexibility, the DLMS UA specifications ensure standardizaion across strategic energy and water devices. With over 200 million devices already deployed globally, the DLMS User Association is well-positioned to extend the specifications to other applications throughout the energy and water ecosystems. This expansion allows the association to serve as a data bridge between consumers, networks, and Distribution System Operators.

membership levels

Promoter Member


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  • Highest level of membership
  • Available to companies dedicated to supporting and promoting the goals and values of the association.
  • Can participate at ALL levels of DLMS UA, and may take on the responsiblity of chairing the Strategic, Technical and Qualification Boards.
  • Can drive the creation of Working Groups 
  • May take on leadership roles and participate in Working Groups

8 000 EUR per year

* Promoter Membership is evaluated based on association needs and applicant motivation.
* Promoters in office will vote on the candidature with subsequent ratification by the General Assembly.
* Applicants must submit an application highlighting contributions for achieving associations objectives and growth.
* Membership is not guaranteed, but all applications are considered.

Advanced Member


2


  • Second level of membership 
  • Can participate in Strategic, Technical and Qualification Boards
  • Can drive the creation of specific Working Groups 
  • May take on leadership roles or participate in Working Groups

6 000 EUR per year

Full Member


3


  • Third level of membership 
  • Can participate in Strategic, Technical and Qualification Boards 
  • May participate in Working Groups

4 000 EUR per year

Adopter Member



  • Entry level membership 
  • Allows companies to access working documents, including the latest versions of the Blue and Green Books (DLMS UA specifications) once officially released by DLMS UA.
  • Enables companies to access the Yellow Book and the Qualification Process to certify products.

2 500 EUR per year

Academic Member



  • Open to academic institutions and start-ups with under 10 employees.
  • Allows companies to access all of the working documents, including the latest versions of the Blue and Green Books (DLMS UA specifications) once officially released by DLMS UA.

 

1 000 EUR per year

Membership Benefits

DLMS UA is committed to providing the highest value to its members.

Influence

Grants direct influence in the development of functionality and technical implementation of the DLMS UA specifications through participation in the Operational Boards and Working Groups

Competitiveness

Offers a competitive edge by positioning members as a leader in knowledge and implementation of the specification and allowing them certify their devices for compliance and compatibility

Innovation

Offers a substantial time-to-market advantage to active Working Group members in launching innovative devices with access to new specifications before public release

Sustainability

Allows members to play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing availability and accessibility of the DLMS UA specifications

Collaboration

Provides the opportunity for collaborative testing, sharing of experiences, and acquisition of knowledge

Recognition

Offers marketing benefits to members by demonstrating support for open standards recognized by major international standardization bodies

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Promoter Members

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Advanced Members

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Full Members

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*Only Utilities can participate in the PUAWG