Advancing The Internet Of Things In Europe (European Commission Working Document)
European Commission Strategy for the Internet of Things (IoT) (Draft). The Internet of Things (IoT) represents the next major economic and societal innovation wave enabled by the Internet. With the IoT, any physical
Home Appliance Connectivity – Limitless Potential
This AHAM white paper outlines the benefits and challenges presented by connected, “smart” appliances. It examines topics such as energy efficiency, smart grid, safety, privacy and security
Data Model Needs for Building Device Interoperation
Examines the development of a suitable single data model for building interoperability, including how numerical information and other data from sensors and devices could be described in a standard way.
How ICT will change the MVE of Energy Efficiency Programs?
This ACEEE report analyses the potential of ICT technologies to change the way energy efficiency program administrators conduct evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) on their
Indian Draft Policy on Internet of Things
Indian Government strategy for the Internet of Things (IoT) (Draft). The digital space has witnessed major transformations in the last couple of years and as per industry experts would continue to evolve itself. The latest entrant to the digital space is the Internet
Development of ICT-Related Electricity Demand in Germany (German language)
This report (in German language) studies the development of ICT-related electricity demand in Germany. The electrical energy demand of information and communication technology (ICT) has risen
Opportunities for Home Energy Management Systems in Advancing Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
This report by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) demonstrates the potential for HEMS as an evolving avenue to
Electricity Consumption in the ICT Layer in Smart Grids (English executive summary)
This is an English language executive summary of a French report commissioned by ADEME, examining the energy consumption of ICT equipment in smart grids. Link to full report
GeSI SMARTer2030: ICT Solutions for 21st Century Challenges
Executive Summary, by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI). Examines the potential of ICT technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Smart homes, control and energy management: How do smart home technologies in uence control …
This ECEEE Summer Study paper presents the results of a smart home field trial of 4 homes. It examines how householders
Not so clever when they are off – standby power use in smart lamps
Presents the results of laboratory research looking at active mode and standby mode energy use of 11 commercially available smart lamp models
USmartConsumer: real-time smart meter feedback to kick-start consumer interest
A review of results from a trial in the Netherlands. Shares practical lessons on consumer experiences and favourable conditions for market actors. Examines issues such as direct energy use
The Internet Of Things: Mapping The Value Beyond The Hype
McKinsey Report which examines how IoT applications create value for a range of sectors. Focuses on actual “use cases” and estimates potential value using a settings perspective
ICT-Enabled Intelligent Efficiency: Shifting from Device-Specific Approaches to System Optima
Explores new and emerging perspectives on ways to harness significantly greater energy productivity improvements by building
Home Idle Load: Devices Wasting Huge Amounts of Electricity When Not in Active Use
This NRDC report assesses the impact of the growing cohort of always-on devices on consumer utility bills. Combines an analysis
The Energy Efficiency and Productivity Benefits of Smart Appliances and ICT-Enabled Networks
Presents a series of thought experiments to indicate economic impacts that might follow from an accelerated deployment of
Faster, Cheaper, Better – Can Utilities Keep Up? New EM&V and Program Approaches for Smart Connected Devices
Explores new EM&V approaches, including results from analysis of field data from residential connected thermostats, digital lighting
Monitoring Real World Usage of Network Connected Products in the Home
Paper by Nicole Kearney and Geoff Bellingham. This paper proposes recommendations to policy makers based on a real time data collection exercise carried out in the UK, to analyze the
Characterization Study of Connected Equipment
This US characterization framework document proposes a draft plan for how to develop characterization protocols for connected buildings, end-use appliances and equipment
Smart Freight: Applications of Information and Communications Technologies to Freight System Efficiency
This paper discusses applications of ICT to save energy by improving the efficiency of freight vehicle operation, making better use of the