Consumers Prefer Energy Providers That Offer Renewable Energy Sources

Smart Energy Summit features speakers, interactive panel discussions, and research from Parks Associates on consumer adoption of new utility programs and energy management solutions, including solar, electric vehicles, and other energy-efficient products. Sessions on February 24 include "Energy Management Platforms: Accelerating Growth" and "DERMS: Solar, Storage, and Microgrids," focused on the role of energy management platforms and distributed energy resources management systems in creating new value streams for end users and other partners.

"Consumers care about clean energy resources," said Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates. "At Smart Energy Summit, we will examine key factors driving the adoption of energy management solutions and their integration with other smart home solutions to deliver new value."

Visionary Insight and Executive Spotlight Speakers:

• Abhay Gupta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bidgely
• Manish Pant, Executive VP, Home and Distribution, Schneider Electric
• Taylor Jantz-Sell, Smart Home Strategy Lead, EPA ENERGY STAR

Interactive panel Speakers:

• Brett Lasher, Executive Director, New Growth & Development, Cox
• Rory Lewis, Director, Utility Solutions, North America, Mprest
• Peter Lilienthal, Global Microgrid Lead, HOMER Energy by UL
• Håkan Ludvigson, CEO & Co-Founder, Eliq
• John Radgowski, VP Global Technology & Innovation, Landis+Gyr
• Christopher Turner, Director of Community Solar, Arcadia

At Smart Energy Summit, industry leaders from utilities, service providers, manufacturers, and technology companies participate in virtual panel discussions about the impact of direct consumer participation in energy markets and strategies to increase consumer engagement.