Jan 17, 2019
49% of U.S. broadband households are willing to adjust their lighting during peak energy periods
Industry leaders to address consumer behavior and tariff programs at 10th-annual Smart Energy Summit
Research from Parks Associates reveals 49% of U.S. broadband are willing to adjust their lights during peak energy consumption periods, but only 29% of all households are willing to allow a utility or manufacturer to make adjustments automatically. Parks Associates’ 10th-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer will address new strategies to drive consumer adoption of smart energy and control solutions that make it simple for households to save energy. The event will take place February 18-20 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas.
“Consumers don’t like the concept of someone else controlling their household devices, which is inhibiting wider adoption of energy programs,” said Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates. “Smart home solutions offer utilities and energy providers an opportunity to save energy and also promote a stronger relationship with their customers, to build trust that TOU and load control programs won’t inconvenience them or cause them to lose control of their home.”
The session “Smart Home Solutions: Aligning Consumer Behavior and Tariff Programs,” 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, will examine strategies to leverage energy data to drive behavior through recommendations, challenges, and rewards to improve efficiency. Denise Ernst, VP, Parks Associates, will moderate the session, featuring:
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Allison Hamilton, Senior Principal, Markets and Rates, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
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Denver Hinds, R&D Project Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
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Dave Kaintz, Senior Program Manager, Southern California Edison
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Rebecca Roberts, Section Manager, Innovative Pricing Pilot, Con Edison
The 2019 Smart Energy Summit will feature more than 300 high-level executives in an intimate networking environment. The agenda includes keynotes, presentations, and speaker panels from experts in energy management, with discussions on current technologies and consumer research. Keynotes include:
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Leah Barton, VP & GM, Home Protection, Direct Energy
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Aaron Berndt, Head, Central Region Energy Partnerships, Nest / Google
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Erika Diamond, VP, Utility and Market Services, EnergyHub
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Steve Hambric, VP Consumer Energy Management, Itron
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Adrian Tuck, CEO, Tendril
Sponsors for Smart Energy Summit 2019 include Alarm.com, Austin Energy, Bidgely, Inspire, Powerley, Rapid Response Monitoring, STRATIS, Tendril, and Trusource Labs.
About Smart Energy Summit
Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer addresses the evolution of the consumer utility market, the impact of COVID-19 on energy management programs, and new opportunities to drive engagement in utility-sponsored programs. Virtual panels and networking sessions, featuring executive-level experts from multiple industries, address strategies for utilities, service providers, retailers, software providers, and manufacturers to expand and monetize energy management and other energy-focused offerings through consumer engagement, new business models, unique partnerships, and innovative technologies.
Smart Energy Summit features an in-person conference February 13-15 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, with virtual sessions on June 15, August 17, and November 9. The summit agenda features leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs. Follow the event on Twitter at @SmartEnergySmt and #SmartEnergy23. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.
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