The Consortium For Energy Efficiency (CEE) Integrated Home Competition seeks high-performance products that deliver energy savings and automated load management while continuing to meet consumer expectations for interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. Innovative submissions gain recognition through endorsement and promotion by Competition Sponsors.

Residential end uses in the 2023 Competition span electric and natural gas equipment. Eligible products include whole home energy management solutions, heating and cooling equipment, thermostats, water heaters, pool pumps, plug load controls, window attachments, lighting and lighting controls, ceiling fans, electric vehicle supply equipment, home appliances, and other connected home devices that successfully deliver a positive consumer experience and provide load management capabilities.

Entries are judged against the following criteria:

• Energy Savings and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction
• Functionality
• Load Management
• Data Sharing
• Interoperability
• Reliability
• Consumer Value Proposition
• Ease of Installation, Set Up, and Use
• Cybersecurity
• Quality of Design and Engineering
• Innovation

For complete guidelines and information on how to enter, please visit https://www.integratedhome.org/enter-now/, or watch this short video on the submission process.

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David Shiller

David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and President of Lighting Solution Development, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has co-chaired ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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