Research workshop “Utilities and Consumer Engagement Strategies” attracts leaders from utilities, energy providers, commissioners, and smart home providers and vendors
Parks Associates today announced new researchshowing that roughly one-fourth of U.S. broadband households are willing to share data from a smart home product in exchange for technical support benefits, such as warranty information, product updates, or tips to better use the product. The IoT research firm will present its findings during the research workshop “Utilities and Consumer Engagement Strategies,” on Monday, February 20, prior to the opening reception for Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumerat the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas.
“Data can be used as an alternate currency in the IoT, and consumers are willing to exchange that data for support,” said Patrice Samuels, Senior Research Analyst, Parks Associates. “Twenty-seven percent of U.S. broadband households are willing to share their smart product data to have their products automatically registered for warranties and to receive more information on the extent of their warranty coverage. In addition, 26% will share their data for product updates or improvements.”
The pre-conference workshop takes place from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on February 20 and includes top-line data from Parks Associates’ recent consumer studies. The presentations detail incentives, monetization models, barriers to adoption, and new opportunities for partnerships. Workshop sessions include:
- The Value of Data
- Making Data Meaningful
- Energy Management in the Smart Home
- Smart Home Service Providers and Energy Management
- Interoperability Failures
- The Role of Energy Providers in the Smart Home
- Solar Power and the Smart Home
- Solar Industry Perspective
- Incentivizing the Smart Home
- Utility Perspectives on Incentives
“Manufacturers need to explore alternate methods of monetization, and part of that task requires making the most of the data generated by smart home devices,” Samuels said. “During the workshop, we will examine strategies to reach a broader market and monetize the smart home as a result of crossover opportunities between the grid, energy management, and the smart home.”
The workshop will feature the following speakers:
- Dina Abdelrazik, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
- Amena Ali, Chief Revenue Officer, Whisker Labs
- Tom Kerber, Director, IoT Strategy, Parks Associates
- Derek Okada, Senior Manager, Policy & Planning, Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Brad Russell, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
- Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
- Dr. Kenneth Wacks, President, Home, Building & Utility Systems
The eighth-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, taking place February 20-22 in Austin, Texas, will feature IoT leaders, commissioners, and regulators providing insight on strategies for utilities to leverage the smart home to benefit the grid and develop compelling value propositions for their customers.
More information about the Smart Energy Summit is available at www.SES2017.com. To register for the event or the pre-show research workshop, go to http://bit.ly/SESregistration. To speak with an analyst or request specific research data, contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.comor 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.
