SHEMS Utility Leadership Roundtable

The roundtable is an assembly of utility industry professionals with an interest in learning about and/or deploying smart home solutions at their utility. It is comprised of utility experts interested in leveraging smart home solutions for energy efficiency, consumer engagement, new homes and builder programs, distributed energy resource management, and demand response and more. Participants are encouraged to attend quarterly meetings and provide valuable feedback on program materials—both during meetings and throughout the year via email. The Roundtable will publish two white papers in 2024 including a Best Practices Guide and an Industry Case Study collection. 

The roundtable was formed to convene utilities and utility program implementers in growing and deploying ENERGY STAR SHEMS. It is a forum to share best practices for successful smart home deployments across the United States and work with technology providers to get more smart home platforms certified to the ENERGY STAR specification. 

Utility professionals and implementers with an interest in utilizing smart home solutions for energy reduction are eligible to join. 

Participants agree to participate in quarterly meetings and provide feedback during these meetings, as well as in periods in-between, when documents are circulated. 

EPA hopes that participants will learn from each other and utilize EPA as a resource for understanding how to successfully deploy smart home systems to help achieve multiple goals, customer engagement, energy reductions, peak energy management, and demand response. 

Many consumers prioritize energy efficiency when making purchasing decisions, often seeking out ENERGY STAR-certified products. Obtaining this certification reinforces consumer trust in the Smart Home platform, especially during a time when privacy and security are top concerns. Certification signals that the product is not only energy-efficient but also trustworthy and reliable.

Learn more in our interview with Samsung SmartThings Energy:

Brian Lotsbom from SmartThings Energy explains "view ENERGY STAR certification as a long-term investment that continues to pay off. The certification not only builds trust with consumers and partners but also helps future-proof your business. As energy efficiency trends evolve and regulations become stricter, having ENERGY STAR certification positions you as a leader in sustainability and gives you a competitive edge.

Additionally, use the certification process as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of energy efficiency trends and customer demands. This insight can guide future feature development and enable you to explore new use cases, like driving additional energy savings through your platform’s offerings.

Ultimately, ENERGY STAR certification can help your solution stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing energy landscape"

Read the full interview with Samsung SmartThings Energy (PDF, 284.34 KB)

The Business Case for Certifying SHEMS (PDF, 132.06 KB)