Smart Energy Summit, February 20-22 in Austin, features keynote from Toyota

Parks Associates today announced new smart energy research showing 8% of U.S. broadband households plan to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle in the next 12 months, up from 5% at the end of 2015. 360 View: Energy Management, Smart Home, and Utility Programs notes purchase intention for plug-in electric vehicles was only 3% at the end of 2014 and has steadily climbed each of the last two years.

“As electric cars become more prevalent, and as more of these devices plug in to the grid to charge, they will alter the energy consumption of a household,” said Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates. “Utilities are taking important steps to understand and prepare for this new demand. The electric car could also be the basis for new partnerships among the smart home and energy sectors, as households will need management and monitoring solutions to understand and control these changes in their energy consumption.”

Kevin Butt, General Manager, Environmental, Toyota Motor North America, will deliver the morning keynote “Connected Car & Smart Energy - What is the Connection?” at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.

Parks Associates will address the electric car industry at the eighth-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, February 20-22 in Austin, Texas. The event features keynotes and key speakers from Centrica Connected Home, DTE Energy, the Illinois Commerce Commission, Powerley, Toyota Motor North America, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Parks Associates will also host the pre-show research workshop “Utilities and Consumer Engagement Strategies” on Monday, February 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m., featuring detailed findings from the firm’s consumer and industry studies on the smart home, IoT, and energy management markets. The workshop includes a session on disturbed generation with industry insights from Russell Vare, Manager, Business Development, Mercedes-Benz Energy.

This year’s Smart Energy Summit agenda will focus on ways energy providers and energy management companies can capitalize on interest in IoT solutions to create new revenue opportunities. The event includes keynotes, presentations, and speaker panels from experts in energy management, smart home, and IoT, with discussions on current technologies and consumer research.

Parks Associatesis currently accepting press pass requests for Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer at http://www.parksassociates.com/ses-presspass. More information about the Smart Energy Summit is available at www.SES2017.com. To speak with an analyst or request specific research data, contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.com or 720-987-6614.

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.