Bidgely, Cox, Eliq, Landis+Gyr, EPA, Schneider Electric, and more address residential energy management and clean energy at Smart Energy Summit

Parks Associates will host the 12^th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer in 2021 with multiple virtual sessions taking place February 23-24, April 28, August 18, and October 27. The executive conference, sponsored by Bidgely, Austin Energy, Ossiaco, and FLO, examines the evolution of the consumer utility market.  New research from Parks Associates finds 43% of US broadband households report a preference for energy providers that offer renewable energy resources like solar and wind versus providers that offer only traditional sources such as oil and gas.

Smart Energy Summit features visionary speakers, interactive panel discussions, and research from Parks Associates on consumer adoption of new utility programs and energy management solutions, including solar, electric vehicles, and other energy-efficient products. Sessions on February 24 include “Energy Management Platforms: Accelerating Growth” and “DERMS: Solar, Storage, and Microgrids,” focused on the role of energy management platforms and distributed energy resources management systems in creating new value streams for end users and other partners.

“Consumers care about clean energy resources,” said Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates. “At Smart Energy Summit, we will examine key factors driving the adoption of energy management solutions and their integration with other smart home solutions to deliver new value.”

Visionary Insight and Executive Spotlight Speakers:

• Abhay Gupta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bidgely
• Manish Pant, Executive VP, Home and Distribution, Schneider Electric
• Taylor Jantz-Sell, Smart Home Strategy Lead, EPA ENERGY STAR

Interactive panel Speakers:

• Brett Lasher, Executive Director, New Growth & Development, Cox
• Rory Lewis, Director, Utility Solutions, North America, Mprest
• Peter Lilienthal, Global Microgrid Lead, HOMER Energy by UL
• Håkan Ludvigson, CEO & Co-Founder, Eliq
• John Radgowski, VP Global Technology & Innovation, Landis+Gyr
• Christopher Turner, Director of Community Solar, Arcadia

Distributed energy resources management system (DERMS) can play a vital role to utilities as they manage traditional capabilities and distributed energy resources. At Smart Energy Summit, industry leaders from utilities, service providers, manufacturers, and technology companies participate in virtual panel discussions about the impact of direct consumer participation in energy markets and strategies to increase consumer engagement.

The conference will feature data from Parks Associates’ forthcoming research “Smart, Clean, Connected: Future of Home Energy Management.”

To schedule an interview or to request data, contact Rosey Ulpino, rosey.ulpino@parksassociates.com, 972-490-1113.

About Smart Energy Summit

The 17th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer addresses the rising demand for energy, accelerated by the growth of data centers and AI, and its impact on energy management, renewable adoption, and grid modernization. Organized by Parks Associates and co-located with DISTRIBUTECH, Smart Energy Summit brings together leaders from energy, smart home, and technology industries to explore strategies and partnerships critical to the energy transition. 

Smart Energy Summit takes place February 3-4, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center. It will focus on integrating smart energy solutions, leveraging AI and IoT for home energy management, and tackling challenges in demand response and grid orchestration. Supported by Parks Associates’ consumer and industry research, the event provides key insights into market trends and the path forward for utilities, technology providers, and consumer brands.

Follow #SmartEnergy26 on Parks Associates’ LinkedIn. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.