Smart Energy Summit addresses consumer impact of solar, energy storage, and smart home devices and solutions on the grid
Parks Associates research finds that 28% of U.S. broadband households consider battery storage to store for excess power from solar to be very valuable, although only approximately 4% own this solution and 7% plan to purchase in the next 12 months. Parks Associates analysts will host its 10th-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer on February 18-20 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, where industry executives will discuss new opportunities and challenges for utilities and grid operators.
The executive event, with over 200 executives in attendance, features sessions on the aggregation of energy storage and the changing role of the distribution system how utilities can lay the foundation for their future profit and participation.
“Energy providers face significant challenges in maintaining reliable power delivery as solar and EV adoption increase,” said Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates. “Smart home vendors must understand that challenge and work in partnership with utilities to develop solutions that help to guarantee reliable power. We look forward to addressing key issues around solar, storage, and energy distribution at Smart Energy Summit.”
Speakers for the sessions “Aggregation of Energy Storage” and “Solar, Storage, Smart Home, and the Grid: New Utility Roles in Future Distribution Systems” include:
- Richard Barone, Director, Demand Response, Hawaiian Electric
- Rolf Bienert, Managing and Technical Director, OpenADR Alliance
- Ben Cohen, Director, Global Strategy, AutoGrid
- Obrie Hostetter, Director, Market Development, Hubject
- Debbie Kimberly, VP, Customer Energy Solutions & Corporate Communications, Austin Energy
- Patrick Maloney, Founder & CEO, Inspire
- Michelle Meyer, Director, Marketing, Greenlots
- Marco Terruzzin, Director, E.ON Climate and Renewables
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:
- Leah Barton, VP & GM, Home Protection, Direct Energy
- Aaron Berndt, Head of Central Region Energy Partnerships, Nest / Google
- Erika Diamond, VP of Utility and Market Services, EnergyHub
- Steve Hambric, VP Consumer Energy Management, Itron
- Adrian Tuck, CEO, Tendril
About Parks Associates
Parks Associates helps companies identify new opportunities, refine strategy, and accelerate growth in connected technology markets through data-driven insights and industry expertise. With more than 40 years of experience, the firm delivers proprietary consumer and industry research, market forecasts, and strategic analysis that guide business decisions across personal, connected home, small business, and commercial technology ecosystems. Parks Associates supports clients in navigating evolving markets including AI, security, smart home, broadband, entertainment, energy, multifamily, smart buildings, and connected health.
The firm also fosters industry growth and collaboration by convening thousands of leaders each year through its flagship executive conferences, including CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. Learn more at https://www.parksassociates.com.
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