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The Intelligent Energy Home: Automation, Demand Response, and the Consumer

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The growth of smart thermostats, connected appliances, energy management platforms, EVs, solar, and battery storage is creating new opportunities to manage energy use across the home. As utilities and energy providers look to reduce peak demand and improve grid flexibility, success increasingly depends on engaging consumers and coordinating a growing ecosystem of connected energy devices.

This session examines the evolution of home energy management and demand response, including the technologies, programs, and consumer behaviors shaping participation. Panelists discuss how utilities, energy providers, device manufacturers, and technology companies can make energy management easier for consumers, automate participation, and translate connected devices into measurable energy and grid benefits.

Key discussion points:
  • Consumer adoption of smart thermostats, energy management solutions, EVs, storage, and other flexible loads
  • How automation and AI can simplify energy management and demand response participation
  • Consumer motivations and barriers for enrolling and remaining in energy programs
  • Strategies for coordinating multiple devices and loads across the home
  • Business models and partnerships that create value for consumers, utilities, and technology providers

 

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