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 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
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
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
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
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
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