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1Q 2012

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RR-UEMS-12

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The concept of home energy management is not a new one, with many industry observers and participants sharing the view that utility companies would take the lead in the deployment of these solutions. While these entities have been involved in many pilot projects to date, there have been relatively few large-scale deployments thus far. Reasons for this include a lack of interoperability between a multitude of devices and a general lack of awareness of these technologies amongst the general populace. The last few years have seen other service providers, such as telcos, cable operators, and security companies, begin to offer energy management as a bolt on to a security/automation offering in direct competition to the utility. Despite all of this, there are many factors that will drive the deployment of utility-provided HEMS, albeit a little later and a tad slower than many thought would be the case a couple of years ago.

This report provides a deeper understanding of the market for utility-led HEMS including six-year forecasts of connected households, segmented by major geographic region. Leading solutions providers, their product offerings, and notable partnerships are also reviewed, alongside an in-depth discussion on the key inhibitors and drivers of growth, as well as the technological developments within this space.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• How big is the market for utility-led deployments of home energy management systems?
• How will these numbers grow over the next six years?
• What are the largest regional markets for utility-led deployments of home energy management systems?
• How will penetration of these devices vary by region over the next six years?
• Which regions will grow the quickest?
• How will the penetration of broadband subscribers, smart meters, smartphones, and tablet PCs develop by comparison?
• What are the main drivers and inhibitors of growth in this market?
• What are some of the more technical aspects of this market?
• Who are some of the leading home energy management providers and what are they key relationships with utility companies?

Who Needs This Report?

• HEMS vendors
• Home automation system vendors
• Broadband service providers
• Utilities, short-range wireless, and powerline technology vendors
• Networking equipment providers
• Enterprise software vendors
• Investors and consultants targeting the smart grid market