38^th PLMA Conference Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

AutoGrid

Autogrid builds software applications that enable a smarter Energy Internet. The company's suite of flexibility management applications allows utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy project developers and energy service providers to deliver cheap, clean and reliable energy by managing networked distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time and at scale. AutoGrid Flex has more than 2,500 megawatts of DERs under contract with more than 30 global energy companies around the world. The world's leading energy companies including National Grid, E.ON, BPA, FPL, SCE, Eneco, PGE, CPS Energy, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, NextEra Energy, and CLEAResult, rely on AutoGrid applications to monitor, predict, optimize and control the operations of millions of connected energy resources. www.auto-grid.com

Gold Sponsors

CLEAResult

CLEAResult is the largest provider of energy efficiency programs and services in North America. Through proven strategies tailored to clients' unique needs and market dynamics, the combined strength of energy experts and technology-enabled service offerings help CLEAResult change the way people use energy for hundreds of utility and business partners. www.clearesult.com

Eaton

Eaton's Energy Automation Solutions division provides a range of power delivery and reliability, automation and control, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to increase efficiency and smart operations. The business serves customers in the utility, commercial, industrial, mining, renewable energy and other markets. www.eaton.com/smartgrid

Itron

Itron is a global technology company. We build solutions that help utilities measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With thousands of employees supporting nearly 8,000 utilities in more than 100 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. Join us in creating a more resourceful world; start here: www.itron.com.

Tendril

Tendril delivers personalized energy experiences for consumers around the world. Leading companies rely on our software and solutions to better acquire, engage and activate their customers. We employ the latest in energy science and data analytics to unveil a complete understanding of the individual consumer and unlock the true value of energy interactions. www.tendrilinc.com

Silver Sponsors

Connected Energy

Connected Energy provides electric utilities with a suite of smart grid solutions that support advanced distribution automation from substations through customer premises. Our solutions collaborate across the grid, helping utilities increase efficiency and reliability to improve their financial, operational and environmental performance. Connected Energy combines our experience in applying smart grid solutions with our market-leading technology to successfully serve leading utilities. www.connectedenergy.com

ecobee Inc.

ecobee Inc. introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat and Room Sensor™ technology. The ecobee4 Smart Thermostat continues to enhance the customer experience with its built-in Amazon Alexa voice service and far-field voice recognition. ecobee’s commitment to enriching the customer experience extends to the relationship between utilities and their customers. We offer residential and commercial solutions that deliver meaningful savings without compromising comfort, with best-in-class customer service and insights into customer energy usage. Find out more at www.ecobee.com/utilities/

Enel X

Enel X is a global business leading the transformation of the energy sector, focused on delivering products and services that create new opportunities for customers to drive progress and discover new ways of using energy around the world. Enel X in North America is a leader in behind-the-meter storage and is the largest demand response aggregator in the world. Enel X’s electric vehicle charging station technology, called Enel X JuiceBox^®, and its companion Internet of Things platform Enel X JuiceNet^®, provide smart management of electric vehicle charging and other distributed energy storage facilities. www.enelx.com

EnergyHub

EnergyHub is the connected home solution for utilities. EnergyHub's Mercury DRMS allows utilities to partner with their customers and deliver more powerful demand response using connected devices, while our Bring Your Own Thermostat℠ service makes hundreds of thousands of existing connected homes available to utilities for demand response without a single truck roll. EnergyHub is an independent subsidiary of Alarm.com, the leading technology provider of connected home solutions www.energyhub.com

Energy Federation Inc.

Energy Federation Inc. (EFI), the industry leader in delivering energy efficiency solutions, is changing the way people save energy and how Utilities engage with their customers. EFI’s leads the market of Utility branded Online marketplaces through disruptive technology and innovative web experiences reaching over 30 Million customers across North America. Our innovative incentive programs, and product bundle/kit programs help Utilities and ESCOs reach hard to serve customer segments. EFI has issued nearly $2 billion of incentive payments, sold more than $40 million in EE products and continues to lead the way in energy efficiency. To learn more about how EFI can help you, visit energyfederation.com and to join our team, visit energyfederation.com/career. Shop our wholesale selection at www.shopefi.com/wholesale/

Honeywell Smart Energy

Honeywell Smart Energy, a global leader in intelligent grid solutions and connected technologies, enables utilities and distribution companies to deploy advanced capabilities that transform operations, reliability and environmental sustainability; while providing solutions that engage customers in more meaningful ways. HoneywellSmartEnergy.com

Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is the leading global provider of integrated energy management products tailored to energy company needs and unique in its ability to deliver true end-to-end advanced metering solutions. Today, the Company offers the broadest portfolio of products and services in the electricity metering industry, and is paving the way for the next generation of smart grid. landisgyr.com.

OpenADR Alliance

OpenADR Alliance The mission of the OpenADR Alliance is to foster the development, adoption, and compliance of the Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) standards through collaboration, education, training, testing and certification. www.openadr.org

Opinion Dynamics

Opinion Dynamics: Emerging Questions. Insightful Answers. Opinion Dynamics is a leading consulting firm specializing in energy efficiency, renewable and demand response evaluation research. Based in Waltham, MA with offices throughout the country, we work to advance knowledge to address your emerging energy issues through sound and insightful research. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you with program integration and customer engagement strategies for your peak load and smart thermostat offerings. www.opiniondynamics.com.

Whisker Labs

Whisker Labs develops advanced home intelligence technologies through a sensing and software platform that mines the home electrical network for safety and savings. Whisker’s sensing services monitor and alert to electrical fire hazards and appliance performance. Our energy management services intelligently reduce demand during peak load times and optimize thermostats for savings and comfort.  Visit www.whiskerlabs.com to learn more.

Zen Ecosystems

Zen Ecosystems provides energy management solutions to businesses and consumers. The company recently released Zen HQ, the simplest, most cost-effective commercial energy management solution on the market. Zen partners with leading brands, distributors, multi-service operators and utilities to deploy new energy solutions that improve businesses, homes and our lives. Learn more at zenecosystems.com.

Promotional Partners

Bloomberg NEF

Bloomberg NEF provides independent analysis and insight, enabling decision-makers to navigate change in an evolving energy economy. www.bloomberg.com/impact/impact/bloomberg-new-energy-finance/

Cooperative Leadership Network

The Cooperative Leadership Network (CLN) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization of electric co-op directors working locally and networked nationally to help advance consumer-centric utility innovations and governance practices to better serve the energy and community needs of their members. CLN is dedicated to helping co-op directors meet the challenges in the industry presented by the ever-changing technological, market and regulatory environments.  For more information or to join, please visit www.cln.coop today!

E Source

For 30 years, E Source has been providing research, consulting, and market research to more than 300 utilities and their partners. This guidance helps our customers advance their efficiency programs, enhance customer relationships, and use energy more efficiently. https://www.esource.com/about-e-source

Energy Central

Energy Central has been a leading news and information provider for the global power industry for over 20 years. Today we are more than just a news provider, we are an online network bringing together the smartest people in the power industry to learn, share, and connect in a collaborative community environment. Join www.energycentral.com today and be part of a growing community of over 200,000 registered members.

Greentech Media

Greentech Media delivers market analysis, business-to-business news and conferences that inform and connect players in the global clean energy market. Our coverage extends across the clean energy industry with a focus on solar power and the electric utility market’s evolution. Greentech Media’s industry-leading coverage is provided by world-class journalists and a global network of expert contributors, supported by a team of analysts from our market intelligence arm, GTM Research. www.greentechmedia.com

Parks Associates

Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. The company's expertise includes digital media and platforms, entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services, digital health, mobile applications and services, support services, consumer apps, advanced advertising, consumer electronics, energy management, and home control systems and security. Each year, Parks Associates hosts industry webcasts, the CONNECTIONS™ Conference Series, Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers, and Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer. www.parksassociates.com

Smart Grid Today

Smart Grid Today's mission is to deliver timely, unbiased, and comprehensive reporting on emerging trends, applications, and policies driving the modern utility industry. Smart Grid Today's signature format, developed by its founders with over 40 years in the trade news business, features highly concise and easy-to-understand news copy based on trusted reporting, exclusive interviews, informed analysis, and strategic insights that our subscribers rely on to succeed every business day. www.smartgridtoday.com/public/14day-Free-Trial.cfm to sign up for a 14-day risk-free trial today.

Utility Dive

Utility Dive covers industry news and provides original analysis on the latest happenings in utility and energy. Their mission is to provide busy executives with a bird's-eye-view of the utility industry in 60 seconds. With a mobile-optimized daily email newsletter, website, and app, Utility Dive keeps you informed on the go. You’ll get coverage of topics such as smart grid, energy efficiency, regulation and policy, grid security, distributed generation, renewable energy, and more. Visit www.utilitydive.com/signup/ to sign up for the free newsletter.