There is no arguing that energy management and energy conservation are important and valuable. But how can utility companies convince consumers that this is true? Parks Associates research indicates that the leading factors in driving consumers to embrace energy management programs are convenience and time saved.

In the opening session at Smart Energy Summit on February 18, representatives from Duke Energy, EcoFactor, Reliant, TXU Energy, and Vivint will address success stories and initiatives that have elicited a response from consumers who would have otherwise paid little attention to energy-savings programs.

Speakers include:

Scott Burns, Director of Product Innovation at Reliant

Scott Burns is responsible for creating the residential and small business product and service strategy for one of the industry’s leading energy retailers.

 

Ted Fagenson, CMO of EcoFactor

Denis Garman, Category Leader - Energy Management & Information Group at Duke Energy

Denis P. Garman leads all residential customer in-home offerings including a growing portfolio of Energy Management, Pricing, Billing, Assessment and Information solutions that provide Duke Energy customer’s greater insight and control over their energy usage.

Tim Lott, Director of Energy of Vivint

Tim Lott  is responsible for the energy management portion of Vivint’s residential offerings, ensuring customers can save on energy and live greener.

Jennifer Pulliam, Director of Products and Innovation at TXU Energy

Jennifer Pulliam is responsible for developing and implementing price plans, products and programs, many of which promote energy conservation and efficiency.