U.S. Department of Commerce, IBM, and Grid Net to Keynote Executive Conference

Parks Associates today announced the executives on the Advisory Board for the upcoming Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, Austin, Texas, Jan 24-26, 2011, which will examine the business opportunities and technical challenges as smart grid technologies move into the home.

Smart Energy Summit includes interactive panels and presentations focused on strategies for manufacturers, utilities, and other service providers to demonstrate the value proposition of new energy management products, services, and standards. The agenda includes keynote speakers from IBM, Grid Net, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The advisory board for Smart Energy Summit provides guidance and recommendations into topics, strategy, and marketing for the event. This year’s advisory board includes representatives from the following companies:

• Control4
• ecobee
• eMeter Corporation
• Gigle Networks
• GreenWave Reality
• HomePlug Powerline Alliance
• Lantiq North America, Inc., representing HomeGrid Forum
• Sigma Designs
• Smart Grid News
• U.S. Department of Energy

“Smart Energy Summit brings together leaders from government, industry, and tech alliances to present ideas, market strategies, and current deployments of services and solutions for the energy management market,” said Bill Ablondi, Director, Home Systems Research, Parks Associates. “Our Residential Energy Management project finds growing consumer interest in paying for energy-saving solutions, not surprising given many households report over 10% increase in their electric bills in the last 12 months. The industry is working to fulfill this demand, evidenced by recent announcements such as Eragy's Intelligent Home Energy Management software application, the growing list of firms joining Sigma Designs’ ecosystem of solutions, and the number of firms such as AlertMe and GreenWave Reality moving into the U.S. following success in Europe and Asia."

Smart Energy Summit analyzes the business strategies in conjunction with the latest consumer data to determine the best opportunities for success. Agenda sessions focus on smart grid deployments in the U.S. and around the world, new players and business models, cloud-based energy management, new services, growth of the ecosystem, and strategies to engage consumers.

The preliminary list of speakers includes representatives from the following companies:

• Best Buy
• GreenWave Reality
• HomePlug Powerline Alliance
• Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
• PG&E
• Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel
• U.S. Department of Energy
• Wi-Fi Alliance

For more information or to submit to speak, visit www.smartenergysummit2011.com or contact 972-490-1113, [email protected].

About Smart Energy Summit

Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer addresses the evolution of the consumer utility market, the impact of COVID-19 on energy management programs, and new opportunities to drive engagement in utility-sponsored programs. Virtual panels and networking sessions, featuring executive-level experts from multiple industries, address strategies for utilities, service providers, retailers, software providers, and manufacturers to expand and monetize energy management and other energy-focused offerings through consumer engagement, new business models, unique partnerships, and innovative technologies.

Smart Energy Summit features an in-person conference February 13-15 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, with virtual sessions on June 15, August 17, and November 9. The summit agenda features leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs. Follow the event on Twitter at @SmartEnergySmt and #SmartEnergy23. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.
 

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