Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer examines the expanding market for energy solutions and home controls and its impact on utilities, service providers, retailers, manufacturers, and consumers.
At this annual conference, Parks Associates analysts, media, and industry leaders evaluate new partnerships, strategies for consumer engagement, and deployment plans for energy and management solutions in the connected home.
The summit agenda features executives representing utilities, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs presenting on the state of the market and the emerging consumer and business opportunities.
Agenda
The Agenda for the Smart Energy Summit features keynotes, presentations, and speaker panels from experts in energy management, with discussions on current technologies and consumer research.
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Monday, February 22
12:00 p.m.
Smart Energy Summit Registration Open
1:00-5:00 P.M.
Parks Associates Smart Energy Workshop - View Agenda
Energy in IoT: Consumer Trends, Business Models, and Incentives (additional fee to attend - Register Here)
Smart Home Systems: Accelerating Adoption
Distributed Generation, the Smart Home, and Energy Management
Innovation in Energy Management
Segmenting Energy Consumers
Marketing Energy Programs
Cost-effective Marketing and Consumer Engagement
Trends in Smart Product Adoption
Incentives for Smart Product Participation in Energy Programs
Successful BYOT Programs
5:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
Tuesday, February 23
Electric Utilities: Different Paths to Deliver Energy Management at Home
7:30 a.m.
Registration Open
7:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Welcome: Engaging Consumers with Energy Management Solutions - Capital Ballroom
Parks Associates President Stuart Sikes opens the event providing an introduction on the three main themes of the conference – the utility role in the smart home, different paths to deliver energy management and engage consumers, and the convergence of energy management, the smart home, and distributed generation. This presentation focuses on the opportunities and impact that partnerships, technology, and new business models are having on consumer demand for energy efficiency products and services.
SPEAKERS
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
9:00 a.m.
Success Stories in Energy Management - Capital Ballroom
Utilities are moving forward with numerous pilots, testing new business models and new approaches to marketing, installation, and partnerships. This session discusses the lessons learned from these innovative efforts and highlights recent success stories in the industry.
SPEAKERS
Patrick Agnew, Program Manager, In-home Technology, Florida Power and Light
Mark Cosby, Business Development Leader, Westar Energy
Harry Emerson, Smart Grid/SmartHours Program, Director, Product Development, OGEEnergy Corp
David Grant, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tendril
Steve Nisbet, VP - External Relations & Power Solutions, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
MODERATOR
Allen Weiner, Senior Research Analyst, Parks Associates
10:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote - Capital Ballroom
Vice President of Customer Care Operations
Reliant, NRG
10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m.
Unlocking the Value of Energy Usage Data - Capital Ballroom
Energy data is a key element of any energy management solution. Efforts such as the Green Button initiative have enabled numerous applications and consumer-facing solutions. This session looks at the different value-added services derived from energy data and the data needs of industry partners.
SPEAKERS
Martha Amram, Founder & CEO, WattzOn
Steve Nguyen, Head of Marketing, Bidgely
Emmett Romine, General Manager Insight & Demand Side Management, DTE Energy
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Brad Russell, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
12:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Innovation in Marketing and Consumer Engagement - Capital Ballroom
Connectivity and the combined data from all customer interactions are transforming businesses and marketing programs. This session discusses strategies and opportunities to leverage data to target consumers and expand participation in energy programs.
SPEAKERS
Mauro Dresti, Manager Mass Markets, Southern California Edison
V. Rory Jones, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, PlanetEcosystems
Josh Lich, Director of Product Marketing, Opower
Kevin Meagher, SVP Business Development, ROC-Connect
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
2:00 p.m.
Keynote - Capital Ballroom
President
EnergyHub
2:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m.
Integrating Smart Products and Consumer IoT into Utility Programs - Capital Ballroom
Nearly 20% of U.S. broadband households own at least one smart home device, and over 40% plan to buy one in the next 12 months. Leveraging the installed base of smart products into demand response programs provides a low-cost solution for meeting DR goals, but what is the impact on the utility of sharing the relationship with manufacturers and service providers.
SPEAKERS
Andy Baynes, Energy Partnerships, Nest
Denver Hinds, R&D Project Manager, SMUD
Claire Miziolek, Market Strategies Program Manager, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
Paul Wattles, Sr. Analyst, Market Design & Development, ERCOT
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
4:00 p.m.
Direct Participation of Energy Platform Providers in Energy Markets - Capital Ballroom
As energy markets open access to non-load-serving entities, the opportunity for third parties to directly participate and profit in energy markets is increasing. This panel discusses the risks and rewards associated with energy market participation.
SPEAKERS
Jeremy Eddy, Senior Energy Consultant, Itron
Erin Keys, Director, Business Development & Strategy, Comverge
Yann Kulp, Vice President SmartSpace, Schneider Electric North America
Dave Oberholzer, VP, Business and Partner Development, WeatherBug Home
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
5:00 p.m.
Special Session: TBA - Capital Ballroom
5:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
Sponsored by Tendril
7:30 p.m.
Networking Dinner - Stubb's BBQ
Wednesday, February 24
Convergence of Energy Management, the Smart Home, and Distributed Generation
7:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks - Capital Ballroom
SPEAKERS
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
8:45 a.m.
Solar Industry: Integration, Competition, and Impact on IoT - Capital Ballroom
What is the state of the rooftop solar market, and what factors can accelerate its adoption by consumers, smart home companies, homebuilders, and the energy industry? This panel discusses the growth of the solar industry and efforts to integrate with utilities and smart home service providers.
SPEAKERS
Dwain Kinghorn, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Vivint Solar
Karen Poff, Engineer C, Austin Energy
Matt Smith, Senior Director of Utility Solutions, Silver Spring Networks
Ivo Steklac, Vice President General Manager of RLC Solar Energy Solutions, SunPowerCorporation
Ilen Zazueta-Hall, Director, Product Management for Energy Management, Enphase
MODERATOR
Eddie Accomando, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
9:45 a.m.
Keynote - Capital Ballroom
VP Innovation / Head of Silicon Valley Innovation Center
Schneider Electric
10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m.
Integrating Comprehensive Energy Management Solutions into Smart Home Systems- Capital Ballroom
Smart home systems providers offer a variety of value propositions to appeal to a range of consumers. This panel examines how smart home providers are leveraging energy-related products to enhance the value of their offerings, including the challenges and opportunities with integrating and controlling a comprehensive energy solution.
SPEAKERS
Landon Borders, Director of Connected Devices, Haiku Home by Big Ass Solutions
Dan Lieberman, Head of Research & Standards, SmartThings
Letha McLaren, Chief Marketing Officer, Icontrol Networks
Wannie Park, VP of Utility Solutions, CEIVA Energy
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Eddie Accomando, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
Energy Management Solutions
11:30 a.m.
Role of Energy Management in Smart Home Solutions - Capital Ballroom
The core value propositions for smart home systems are safety and security followed by energy management services. This panel discusses the opportunities associated with incorporating energy management solutions into the smart home as well as challenges in creating value successful propositions and developing marketing programs to improve awareness.
SPEAKERS
Bill Alderson, Director of Marketing, Rheem
Dennis Mathew, Vice President, Xfinity Home Product, Comcast
Jeremy Warren, Chief Technology Officer, Vivint
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
12:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Energy Management and Smart Product Solutions - Capital Ballroom
Smart home products offer a variety of value propositions to appeal to a range of consumers. This panel examines how manufacturers and their partners are integrating energy management capabilities into smart products, including strategies to tie energy into the smart home ecosystems, the challenges, and the opportunities in integrating and selling these solutions.
SPEAKERS
Scott Hublou, VP Connected Solutions, Salus
Stuart Lombard, President and CEO, ecobee
Ann Perreault, Marketing Director, Smart Grid Solutions, Honeywell
Matthew Tolliver, VP of Business Development, EcoFactor
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
2:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m.
Interoperability, Integration, and Energy Management - Capital Ballroom
Integrating energy management devices and technologies into the home while communicating with the grid requires communication standards and systems. This panel discusses data and communications standards and their role in accelerating home energy management adoption.
SPEAKERS
Barry Haaser, President, Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance; CEO, Lakeview Group
Dave Hurst, Director, Market Analysis, NextEnergy
Art Lancaster, CTO, Affinegy
Bill Scheffler, Director of NA Sales and Business Development, Sigma Designs/Z-Wave
Mark Walters, V.P Strategic Development, ZigBee Alliance
MODERATOR
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
4:00 p.m.
Retail Energy Providers: Opportunities to Dominate the Smart Home and Energy Management Market - Capital Ballroom
Retail energy providers are in a prime position when it comes to providing comprehensive energy solutions. They have a direct channel to consumers and experience in deploying value-added services. This panel discusses the offerings and new opportunities for retail energy providers to increase their role in the home.
SPEAKERS
Shuchi Roy, Director, Innovation Strategy, Direct Energy
More speakers to be announced
MODERATOR
Tom Kerber, Director, Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates
5:00 p.m.
Closing Comments
