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Smart Energy Summit Addresses Emerging Market for In-Home Energy Management Devices and Services

Posted on: Thursday, 15 October 2009, 09:27 CDT

DALLAS, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- International research firm Parks Associates today announced plans to host the inaugural Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, in cooperation with Austin Energy, on January 25-27, 2010. The event will feature expert speakers and analysts discussing the latest developments in residential energy management (REM) and the successful strategies capable of engaging consumers in new programs for energy conservation and cost savings.

The event, taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas, will feature market research from Parks Associates' landmark Residential Energy Management service and real-world expertise derived from Austin Energy's Smart Grid, the largest working Smart Grid in the U.S.

"Government initiatives and stimulus funds have stoked demand for REM technologies," said Bill Ablondi, Director of Home Systems and Energy Research, Parks Associates. "Already over six percent of all U.S. meters are smart meters, and many U.S. utilities are announcing new programs, which will push the number of smart meters to almost 50 million by 2012. This event identifies opportunities for in-home energy monitoring and management systems, accelerated by deployment of energy smart grids."

Early sponsors include Exceptional Innovation and OpenPeak. Andres Carvallo, CIO, Austin Energy, will present a keynote detailing his company's experiences in developing and deploying its Smart Grid.

The event agenda will focus on the roadmap for the emerging in-home energy management technology market, offering consumer and industry research and strategic insight:

• Current status of REM and Smart Grid technologies, with unit and revenue forecasts
• Consumer interest in REM solutions and strategies to engage households
• Impact of government stimulus and green initiatives
• Business strategies for utilities, manufacturers, installers, and service providers
  

For information, or to submit to speak at the event, visit www.smartenergysummit2010.com.

About Smart Energy Summit

Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, hosted by Parks Associates in cooperation with Austin Energy, is the premier conference studying the market for residential energy management enabled by Smart Grid technologies.

The event, January 25-27, 2010, in Austin, Tex., features a unique combination of market research, featuring results from Parks Associates' landmark Residential Energy Management service, and real-world expertise derived from Austin Energy's Smart Grid, the largest working Smart Grid in the U.S. www.smartenergysummit2010.com

About Parks Associates

Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions.

Each year, Parks Associates hosts executive thought leadership conferences CONNECTIONS(TM), with support from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®), and CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe. Parks Associates produces the online publication Industry Insights in conjunction with the CONNECTIONS(TM) Conference series.

http://www.parksassociates.com | http://www.connectionsconference.com | http://www.connectionseurope.com | http://www.connectionsindustryinsights.com

Contact: Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein Parks Associates 972-490-1113 Email: mindi.sue@parksassociates.com

SOURCE Parks Associates

Source: PR Newswire

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