Technology Assessment of Internet of Things

Technology Assessment of the internet of things inlcuding privacy, security, safety and other issues. As IoT technologies are embedded in a growing number of devices and applications
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
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
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
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