[SIPForum-discussion] Call for Papers - Smart Energy Summit

[Kim Schofield]

Parks Associates today announced the dates and preliminary list of topics
for the second-annual
<http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/index.html> Smart
Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, an executive conference dedicated to
the consumer and business sides of residential energy management. The
international research firm is accepting
<http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/pages/agenda.html>
submissions to speak at the event, which will take place January 24-26,
2011, in Austin, Texas. 

 <http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/index.html> Smart
Energy Summit focuses on the emerging in-home energy management technology
market, with market research from Parks Associates' landmark
<http://www.parksassociates.com/homesystems/REM.htm> Residential Energy
Management service, which features surveys and analysis of consumer
attitudes toward current energy solutions.

"The market has reached a turning point, where the grid is starting to
connect with other systems in the home," said Bill Ablondi, director, home
systems research, Parks Associates. "Around 20% of U.S. consumers are
willing to pay for a utility monitoring service, but another 40% do not like
the idea of utilities controlling systems in their home, even with override
ability. Market opportunities are dividing along these lines, and a key to
winning market share is communicating effectively with consumers about the
benefits of these new energy solutions."

 <http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/pages/agenda.html>
Conference Topics:

.         Status and market potential of Home Area Networks, Smart Grids,
and in-home energy management solutions

.         Requirements for successful, customer-facing utility platforms and
services

.         Strategies to engage consumers

.         Utility-based solutions versus "independent" energy management
solutions

.         Impact of government stimulus and green initiatives

.         Technical and business requirements for success

.         Business strategies for utilities, manufacturers, installers, and
service providers

.         Perspectives from Retail Electric Providers (REPs) 

.         State of residential microgeneration of electricity

.         Electric vehicles, batteries, and charging stations

.         Smart appliances

Andres Carvallo, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Grid Net, will present the
opening keynote.
<http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/pages/sponsors.html>
Early sponsors include
<http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/pages/sponsors/spons
ors_descriptions.html#gigle> Gigle Networks and
<http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/pages/sponsors/spons
ors_descriptions.html#homegrid> HomeGrid Forum.
<http://www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit2011/pages/sponsors/spons
ors_descriptions.html> Supporters of the event include AltEnergyMag.com,
CABA, Display Plus, Energy and Utility, ESNA, Global Smart Energy, Home
Toys, POWERGRID International, Public Utilities Fortnightly, RFP Magazine,
SIP Forum, SmartGridCareers.com, Smart Grid Today, and U-SNAP Alliance.

For more information or to submit to speak, visit
<http://www.smartenergysummit2011.com/> www.smartenergysummit2011.com or
contact 972-490-1113,  <mailto:sales at parksassociates.com>
sales at parksassociates.com. 

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