Smart Energy Summit - March 2026 Virtual Session
by Parks Associates
Event Details
Empowering the Energy Ecosystem
Data, Engagement, and Resilience
The Smart Energy Summit series features two virtual sessions in 2026:
- “Empowering the Energy Ecosystem” was on March 5th
- “The Connected Grid” on August 20th, 2026.
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Topics
00:00 — DER Adoption and Consumer Willingness to Share Data
“Parks Associates presents new consumer research on distributed energy adoption and attitudes toward data sharing. Learn how transparency, interoperability, and perceived value shape consumer openness—and what this means for future partnerships and business growth.”
Daniel Holcomb
Senior Analyst, Smart Home Research
Parks Associates
17:42 — Keynote: DERs, VPPs, and Demand Response Trends
Parks Associates shared insights from DISTRIBUTECH and their latest research on scaling virtual power plants and engaging consumers in next-generation grid programs.
Kristen Hanich
Senior Director of Research
Parks Associates
Elizabeth Parks
President & CMO
Parks Associates
47:56 — Grid Resilience & Flexibility: Scaling DERs
“Residential solar and battery storage are reshaping how consumers interact with the grid, offering both resilience and new opportunities for load flexibility. This session dives into the critical trends shaping the market—from virtual power plants and solar-plus-storage bundling to financing innovations and evolving net metering policies. Panelists discuss how utilities, installers, and technology platforms can align to maximize customer value, grid stability, and long-term sustainability.”
Daniel Holcomb (Moderator)
Senior Analyst, Smart Home
Parks Associates
Cole Ashman
Founder & CEO
Pila Energy
Jeremy J. Roberts
Executive Director & GM
Green Button Alliance
Brad Johnson
Director, Electric Utilities
Bentley Systems
Michelle Kreisig
Senior PR & Public Affairs Manager
Anker SOLIX Europe