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Google, Constellation Energy, TXU Energy, and AutoGrid to Keynote 13th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumers, Feb 28-March 1 in Frisco, Texas

Consumers spend an average of $146 per month on electricity

Parks Associates today announced AutoGrid, Constellation Energy, Google, and TXU Energy as keynote speakers of the 13th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, hosted February 28-March 2 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Texas. In a return to in person events, the international research firm will share its latest data on the adoption and use of energy management solutions from its ongoing research work, including quarterly surveys of 10,000 US internet households. The firm’s research shows consumers spends $146 per month on average on electricity.

“New business models and technology provide opportunities to change the customer relationship, drive engagement and participation in utility programs that optimize energy usage, and incentivize consumers to be more energy efficient,” said Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates. “We are ecstatic to bring the industry back together for our annual event focused on the future of energy.”

Sponsored by Schneider Electric, SmartThings, Rapid Response Monitoring, Zen Ecosystems, and Particle.io, the event focuses on the impact of renewable energy and smart energy solutions on the consumer mindset and trends toward a more energy-conservative concept for the connected home.

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About Smart Energy Summit

Parks Associates’ 15th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer is co-located with DISTRIBUTECH 2024 on February 27-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Smart Energy Summit addresses energy and renewables technology trends in the residential and small-to-medium business markets.

Industry players join expert panels and networking sessions to address the expansion and monetization of energy management and other energy-focused offerings through consumer engagement, new business models, unique partnerships, and innovative technologies.

The conference also features 2024 virtual sessions January 23, July 23, and October 10. Follow the event on Twitter/X at @SmartEnergySmt and #SmartEnergy24. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.