2021 Agenda
All times are in Central Time Zone (US)
Parks Associates will continue to review speaker submissions throughout the year. Submit to speak for an upcoming session.
Feb 23 Impact of COVID-19: Consumer Behavior and Energy Management
Feb 23 Home Services: Rethinking Utility Revenue Models
Feb 24 Energy Management Platforms: Accelerating Growth
Feb 24 DERMS: Solar, Storage and Microgrids
Apr 28 MDUs: Leveraging Proptech for Smart Energy Management
Aug 4 Next Stages of the EV Evolution
Oct 27 Partnerships and Tech Advancements
Oct 27 Shifting Customer Behavior: Energy Efficiency and Demand Response
Wednesday, Apr. 28
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MDUs: Leveraging Proptech for Smart Energy Management
IoT devices and platforms reduce operational costs for MDU property managers through reduced maintenance, reduced staffing, enhanced monitoring capabilities, and improved energy efficiency while driving higher revenue by increasing occupancy and rental rates. This session addresses energy management solutions adopted in the MDU and multifamily environment, including new builds and retrofit, and successful strategies and partnerships in deploying and marketing these solutions.
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12:30 PM CT
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Welcome and Analyst Insights from Parks Associates
Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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12:45 PM CT
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Visionary Insight
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1:15 PM CT
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Executive Q&A
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1:45 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
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2:30 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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2:45 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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Wednesday, Aug. 4
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Next Stages of the EV Evolution
The electric vehicle market continues to grow and mature, with record US EV sales before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Utilities have embarked on major campaigns to identify households that have electric vehicles and market special programs to them that provide incentives, including special rate plans, for charging electric vehicles during off-peak periods. This session addresses the adoption and drivers for EV in 2021, as well as the role of storage in helping to manage the grid.
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12:30 PM CT
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Welcome and Analyst Insights from Parks Associates
Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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12:45 PM CT
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Visionary Insight
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1:15 PM CT
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Executive Q&A
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1:45 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
David Schlosberg, VP, Energy Market Operations, Enel X North America
Laurent Schmitt, Head of Utility & European Markets, Ossiaco
Moderator: Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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2:30 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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2:45 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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Wednesday, Oct. 27
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Partnerships and Tech Advancements
Billions of new IoT devices will connect to operators’ networks over the next decade and beyond. As consumers add smart products to their homes, new opportunities emerge for energy providers to provide new functionality, increased reliability, and better user experiences through partnerships and innovative solutions. This session addresses the disruption and impact of smart home solutions and advances such as AI and 5G on the utility markets and specifically their impact on the energy consumer.
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11:00 AM CT
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Welcome and Analyst Insights from Parks Associates
Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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11:15 AM CT
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Visionary Insight
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11:45 AM CT
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Executive Q&A
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12:15 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
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1:00 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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1:15 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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Shifting Customer Behavior: Energy Efficiency and Demand Response
Energy savings is a strong driver for smart products such as smart thermostats, connected HVAC systems, and solar panel purchases. A fairly high percentage of non-owners would buy a solar panel if it provided 50% energy savings, and consumers are generally willing to grant some control of their smart thermostat to their utility, provided they get some cost savings while retaining the ability to override. This session addresses strategies to drive adoption of renewable and connected energy solutions, including new options for bundled services, and the benefits in cost savings and energy efficiency that truly drive uptake and usage.
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2:00 PM CT
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Welcome from Parks Associates
Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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2:15 PM CT
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Visionary Insight
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2:45 PM CT
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Executive Q&A
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3:15 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
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4:00 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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4:15 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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Tuesday, Feb 23
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Impact of COVID-19: Consumer Behavior and Energy Management
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing so many consumers to work and educate at home, consumer energy bills have increased. Twenty percent of US broadband households report that COVID-19 has increased their interest in a smart home solution that manages their energy usage, cost, and comfort, and 15% report that their interest has increased as a result of COVID-19. This track addresses the shifts in consumer behavior and adoption of energy management solutions as well as opportunities for smart home and energy players to serve consumers in new ways.
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11:00 AM CT
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Welcome & Analyst Insight
Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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11:15 AM CT
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Visionary Insight
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Emilie Tullis
VP of Product & General Manager, Demand Management Solutions
Uplight
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Moderator: Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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11:45 AM CT
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Executive Q&A
Debbie Kimberly, VP, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates
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12:15 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
Travis Allan, Vice-President of Public Affairs and General Counsel, FLO | AddEnergie
Brian Farhi, Head of Energy Services Partnerships, Google Nest
Jonathan Houle, Product Marketing Manager, ecobee Energy
Paul Williams, GM Product Management & Growth, GE Lighting, a Savant Company
Moderator: Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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1:00 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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1:15 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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Home Services: Rethinking Utility Revenue Models
Smart home industry players recognize an opportunity to offer home energy and HVAC monitoring services built around smart thermostats, as well as added connectivity in HVAC systems. New services are also expanding beyond energy, including security and other home service offerings. This session addresses new business models and offerings from innovative market players deploying in the residential space.
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2:00 PM CT
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Welcome and Analyst Insights from Parks Associates
Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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2:15 PM CT
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Visionary Insight
Moderator: Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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2:45 PM CT
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Executive Q&A
Felicite Moorman, Founder, STRATIS; VP of CommunityConnect, RealPage
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates
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3:15 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
Kent Dickson, Co-founder & General Manager, Yonomi
Rob Gilpin, Director of Business Development, American Water Homeowner Services
Alex Segars, Innovation Manager, Reliant
Mike Wajsgras, Executive Director, Constellation
Moderator: Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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4:00 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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4:15 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
Sponsored by American Water Homeowner Services
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Wednesday, Feb. 24
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Energy Management Platforms: Accelerating Growth
Partnerships with digital platform solutions allow energy providers to offer new products, such as dashboards that help consumers understand consumption and save energy. New partnerships with platform providers can facilitate integration with smart home products, allowing these products to be used in demand response programs and facilitate co-marketing of utility energy management programs and smart home products. This session addresses the role of energy management platforms in accelerating the adoption of new products as well as demonstrating new value to consumers.
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11:00 AM CT
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Welcome & Analyst Insight
Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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11:15 AM CT
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Visionary Insight
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Abhay Gupta
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Bidgely
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Moderator: Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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11:45 AM CT
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Executive Q&A
Taylor Jantz-Sell, Smart Home Strategy Lead, EPA ENERGY STAR
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates
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12:15 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
Bob Champagne, GM North America, Grid4C
Brett Lasher, Executive Director, New Growth & Development, Cox
Håkan Ludvigson, CEO & Co-Founder, Eliq
Joel Miller, Principal Supervisor, DTE Energy
John Romero, VP, Industry Solutions, Landis+Gyr
Moderator: Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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1:00 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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1:15 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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DERMS: Solar, Storage and Microgrids
Purchase intentions for distributed energy resources have steadily increased. Distributed energy resources management system (DERMS) can play a vital role to utilities as they manage traditional capabilities and distributed energy resources, like solar and energy storage. This session addresses the role of DERMS in the shift away from a centralized, one-way electrical grid and in creating opportunities for new value streams for end users and other partners.
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2:00 PM CT
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Welcome and Analyst Insights from Parks Associates
Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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2:15 PM CT
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Visionary Insight
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Jenny Roehm
Senior Manager, Utility Solutions, Smart Grid Services
Schneider Electric
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Moderator: Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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2:45 PM CT
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Executive Q&A
Amit Narayan, CEO, AutoGrid
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates
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3:15 PM CT
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Interactive Panel
Michael Grasso, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Sunnova
Suleman Khan, CEO, Swell Energy
Rory Lewis, Director, Utility Solutions, North America, mPrest
Peter Lilienthal, Global Microgrid Lead, HOMER Energy by UL
Christopher Turner, Director of Community Solar, Arcadia
Moderator: Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
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4:00 PM CT
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Q&A with Speakers
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4:15 PM CT
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Networking Discussions
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All times are in Central Time Zone (US)
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