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SmartThings, SkyBell, Arcadia, Resideo, and Universal Electronics Sponsor Parks Associates' 15th Annual Smart Energy SummitResearch event brings together experts from the energy and utility sectors DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced SmartThings, SkyBell, Arcadia, Resideo, and Universal Electronics as sponsors for this week's Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, February 27-28, in Orlando, FL, co-located with DISTRIBUTECH, the largest utility and energy-focused conference in the world. Smart Energy Summit, held in the Orange County Convention Center, Room W311GH, hosts a mix of keynotes, research presentations, and interactive panels discussing the latest smart energy solutions, from smart home devices to demand response (DR) technologies and the increasingly important role the single and multifamily housing markets will play in the future of energy distribution. Parks Associates will host an evening reception on Tuesday, February 27, 6:30-8 pm at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. "Our partnership with Parks Associates is critical to educating electric utilities on the importance of prosumers and their needs," said Stephanie Kolodziej, VP, Energy, Clarion Events. "Utilities have an opportunity to learn and to focus on their customer needs during the energy transition. Parks Associates allows us to support our core audience with this important program." Sofia Berrada, Head of Strategy, SWTCH Donald McPhail, VP Product, Uplight Maryam Mozafari, Program Supervisor - Demand Response/Flexibility, California Public Utilities Commission Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates Juliet Shavit, President & CEO, SmartMark Communications Smart home technology provides valuable benefits—52% of US internet households indicate automating savings and remotely controlling lights, thermostats, and appliances to save energy are valuable or highly valuable benefits. "Consumers want energy-saving solutions," said Elizabeth Parks, President and COO, Parks Associates. "Energy management is key to driving the next wave of consumer adoption for smart home, and utility partnerships will play an important role in the future." Erik Becker, VP, Strategic Accounts, Arcadia Parks Associates is exhibiting at DISTRIBUTECH, BOOTH 1378. To register for Smart Energy Summit, visit the event website or apply for a Press Pass here. To request data or an interview, contact [email protected], 972-490-1113. About Smart Energy Summit 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. Follow #SmartEnergy24 on Parks Associates' LinkedIn and Twitter/X at @SmartEnergySmt. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com. Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smartthings-skybell-arcadia-resideo-and-universal-electronics-sponsor-parks-associates-15th-annual-smart-energy-summit-302070555.html SOURCE Parks Associates |