February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

Leveraging ENERGY STAR Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS) for Improved Grid Flexibility, Energy Efficiency, and Utility Customer Engagement

March 25, 2025
D222
Smart Cities , Partner Events , Virtual Power Plants

ENERGY STAR’s Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS) certification offers utilities a pathway for integrated grid flexibility and customer engagement. This workshop will cover how SHEMS can be leveraged for multiple utility use cases including VPP and Demand Response. Hear from utilities currently planning and rolling out SHEMS programs. Attendees will receive a copy of the ENERGY STAR SHEMS Guide for Utility Programs and the ENERGY STAR SHEMS Guide for Utility Programs in Low-Income Communities.

Topics include:
-What is SHEMS-SHEMS Certification Process
-Utility Applications
-Utility Case Studies
-Making the business case for SHEMS at the utility

In Partnership with ENERGY STAR

Speakers
Juliet Shavit
Juliet Shavit, CEO - SmartMark Communications