Energy-efficient solutions in high demand in consumer and small-business environments
Parks Associates today announced Google and Uplight as keynotes for the 15th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, co-located with DISTRIBUTECH, the largest utility and energy-focused conference in the world, held February 27-28, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center. Parks Associates is currently accepting speaker submissions for Smart Energy Summit.
Parks Associates reports increased adoption across the smart energy device category. Nearly 50% of US internet households prefer their electricity provider to provide an energy monitoring service. However, there are many other industry players who can also serve this role, including security companies, tech companies, ISPs, solar providers, and retailers.
Smart Energy Summit will feature keynotes from Tyson Brown, Manager Strategic Partnerships, Google, and Donald McPhail, VP Product, Uplight, to highlight the role of tech players and connected solutions in the energy markets.
“We look forward to bringing the leaders of the connected home and energy management industry to DISTRIBUTECH,” said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. "This is a great opportunity to highlight the important role of the consumer and SMB market as various industries and especially utilities seek to advance energy efficiency, savings, and control of consumption.”
The firm is accepting speaker submissions for the upcoming 2024 conference sessions:
- The Convergence of Smart Home, Energy, and Utility
- Data Security and Privacy in Smart Home Energy Systems
- Electrification of Smart Homes: EV Charging and Beyond
- Evolving Business Models for Smart Home and Energy
- Multifamily Residences: Energy Management at Scale
- Energy Tech: Unlocking Smart Energy for Lower-Income Communities
- The Role of Government and Policy in Advancing Smart Home and Energy Initiatives
- Smart Energy & Smart Home Investments
- Advancements in Smart Energy Devices: Pioneering a Greener Home
- Building for Net Zero: The Role of Home Automation
Smart Energy Summit also features multiple upcoming virtual sessions, available to all attendees:
About Smart Energy Summit
The 16th annual Smart Energy Summit, co-located with DISTRIBUTECH and organized by Parks Associates, brings together leaders and innovators from the energy, smart home, and technology industries to explore the future of energy management, renewable energy adoption, and grid modernization. The summit provides a platform for industry professionals to engage in discussions, hear trending industry and consumer data, network and collaborate with peers.
The 2025 summit is held March 25-26 in Room D162/164 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Center in Dallas and will focus on integrating smart energy solutions, leveraging AI and IoT for home energy management, and tackling the challenges of demand response and grid orchestration.
Follow #SmartEnergy25 on Parks Associates’ LinkedIn. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.
