Benefits and risks of smart home technologies
This UK paper presents the results of a UK survey which characterises the perceived benefits and risks of smart home technologies
PoE Lighting System Energy Reporting Study
This study is the first of a multi-part effort to explore the energy reporting capability of commercially-marketed PoE connected lighting systems
Smart Buildings: Using Smart Technology to Save Energy in Existing Buildings
Examines cost-effective energy savings that smart buildings can achieve. Describes the functions and applications of smart technologies in existing commercial buildings, how they differ
Fostering The Advancement Of The Internet Of Things (USA)
US Government strategy for the Internet of Things (IoT). The prospectivebenefits of IoT to personal convenience,public safety, efficiency, and the environment are clear
CDA Design & Policy Principles for Energy Efficient Connected Devices (version October 2016 including definitions)
Developed by the Connected Devices Alliance, these principles address the energy efficiency of network-connected devices
Energy Aware Devices – Study of Policy Opportunities
“Energy aware” devices refers to a set of technologies that can self-report their own energy-consumption. This report presents information and analysis of policy and program opportunities to encourage energy aware devices
Smart Lighting – New Features Impacting Energy Consumption – First Status Report
This report of the IEA-4E Solid State Lighting Annex focuses on residential smart lighting, with identification and measurement of energy consumption (such as standby power) associated with the new features incorporated into these products
2015 Annual Report – Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes
This third annual report provides a summary of developments for the previous calendar year, for the US Voluntary Agreement for
2015 Annual Report – Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment
This third annual report provides a summary of developments for the previous calendar year, for the US Voluntary Agreement for
Smart Technologies and Connected Products: Early Adopter Toys or Gateways to Energy Savings?
Investigates the potential energy and cost savings of a variety of smart home technologies, including lighting, HVAC, appliances
Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things – EDNA Policy Options Report
Extension of 4E EDNA study to investigate the network standby power of IoT devices. This report further assesses IoT communications technologies and related standardization
Network Connected Audio Products – Measurements and Analysis of Network Standby Consumption
4E EDNA study which examines the standby energy used by connected audio products
Scoping of Intelligent Efficiency Measurement
Communicates the results of a scoping exercise undertaken by the Connected Devices Alliance, to scope measurement methodologies for quantifying the energy savings from real-world intelligent
United States Data Center Energy Usage Report
This LBNL report estimates historical data center electricity consumption back to 2000, relying on previous studies and historical shipment data, and forecasts consumption out to 2020 based on new trends and the most recent data available.
Are there limits to growth in data traffic?: On time use, data generation and speed
This discussion paper considers the nature of growth in data traffic across the Internet, as a basis for asking whether and how such growth might be limited in order to conserve energy
Demand DC – Accelerating the Introduction of DC Power in the Home
CLASP paper which provides a glimpse into use of direct current power supplies in commercial and residential buildings, to power a range of equipment including connected lighting
Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things – Technical Report
This IEA-4E EDNA report provides an overview of the market for key Internet of Things (IoT) products and their impact on worldwide energy consumption. It describes the potential for energy savings
Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things – Policy Brief
This IEA-4E EDNA policy brief synthesizes key insights from the EDNA IoT report of the same name. The report focuses on mains-connected end-use devices deployed in Smart Lighting
Energy Savings from Five Home Automation Technologies – A Scoping Study of Technical Potential
This report by the Consumer Technology Association analyses the energy saving potential of a range of home automation
Own Energy Consumption of Smart Metering Infrastructure and Energy Monitoring Systems
This IEA-4E EDNA technical report explores parasitic energy use of smart meters and energy monitoring systems
