Smart Energy Summit

Reliant, Austin Energy, TXU Energy, and other Texas energy companies toshowcase energy management insights at 2014 Smart Energy Summit

Parks Associates energy research finds both consumers and utilities, through energy-efficiency activities and unique services, are driving innovations in the Texas energy markets. The firm, which hosts the 2014 Smart Energy Summit February 17-19 in Austin, found Texan broadband households, over the last 12 months, made the following efforts t ...read more

2014 Smart Energy Summit to Focus on Connected Appliances for the Smart Home with Keynotes from Austin Energy and Nest

New Parks Associates research shows consumer adoption of smart thermostats could expand significantly if paired with utility rebate programs. The firm's 360 View:  Energy & American Broadband Households Consumers reports 43% of U.S. broadband households are willing to purchase a smart thermostat if offered a $25 rebate, 55% would purchase if offered a $50 rebat ...read more

Energy Companies To Address Incentive Programs at 2014 Smart Energy Summit, February 17-19, in Austin

Energy research from Parks Associates finds straightforward financial incentives are the best options for engaging consumers in energy-related programs. 360 View:  Energy & American Broadband Households, featuring a 4Q 2013 survey, found nearly 60% of U.S. broadband households would participate in a demand-response (DR) program if offered an incentive of $5 per day for each ...read more

Parks Associates and industry leaders to discuss the expanding energy and home controls market at executive conference in Austin, Texas, February 17-19

Parks Associates will host over 200 executives at the fifth-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer on February 17-19, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas. The conference highlights the expanding market for energy solutions and home controls and their impact on utilities, service providers, retailers, manufactu ...read more

66 percent of all U.S. broadband households find a smart home bundled package appealing

Parks Associates is addressing the convergence of utilities, telecom, cable operators, security service providers, thermostat and appliance manufacturers in the connected home during a complimentary industry webcast, Utility Decisions on Home Energy Management, on Feb. 4, 2014. The research firm shows that nearly 40 percent of U.S. broadband households are interested in purchasing energy ...read more

Reliant, EcoFactor, Duke Energy, Vivint, and TXU Energy to discuss consumer engagement strategies at 2014 Smart Energy Summit, February 17-19, Austin

New energy research from Parks Associates finds households with a choice in electricity provider are substantially more satisfied that those without choice, even though two-thirds with the ability to switch have never done so. The research firm will bring together leaders from Reliant, EcoFactor, Duke Energy, Vivint, and TXU En ...read more

Business Partnerships and New Strategies a Key Focus at Smart Energy Summit, featuring executives from Time Warner Cable, Alarm.com, iControl Networks, and Lowe's

Parks Associates research reveals approximately 66% of all U.S. broadband households find a smart home bundled package appealing, which could include a variety of home safety, security, and management offerings. Home management is the most appealing bundle, including safety alerts, remote home monitoring, and remot ...read more

International Research Firm Announces New Research and Speakers for 2014 Smart Energy Summit, February 17-19

New smart energy research from Parks Associates shows U.S. broadband households are adopting energy-saving solutions that could be the foundation for future smart home services and the Internet of Things:

• Roughly 50% own a programmable thermostat, and 11% have a thermostat that can connect to the Internet
• Roughly 20% own smart lighting or door lock equip ...read more