Middleton, MA April 19, 2021 — The Integrated Home Competition presents an opportunity for manufacturers of connected home solutions to gain recognition for their automated and interactive products that not only provide energy savings and load management capability, but also deliver upon consumer expectations for interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. Innovative industry leaders are rewarded through endorsement and promotion from competition sponsors and others.

Residential end uses covered in the 2021 Competition span electric and natural gas equipment; eligible product include heating and cooling equipment, thermostats, water heaters, combination space and water heating equipment, pool pumps, plug load controls, window attachments, lighting and lighting controls, ceiling fans, and other connected home devices that successfully deliver a positive consumer experience, energy management, and relative alleviation of utility system stress. (more…)

Middleton, MA January 26, 2020 — The Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow (LHFT) competition has highlighted nine connected home products and platforms that deliver a compelling value proposition to both consumers and utilities in a new awards brochure. To realize the CEE Integrated Home vision, Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow is designed to help drive the adoption of efficient, connected products that demonstrate interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. In 2020, the competition sought residential connected lighting, lighting controls, ceiling fans, connected plug load controls, connected heating and cooling (HVAC) and thermostats, connected windows and window attachments, and other connected home devices that successfully deliver a positive consumer experience, energy management, and grid benefit.

The awards brochure includes detailed product information and high-resolution photos. Products are available for purchase through a variety of channels.

Award winners have been featured at the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) Virtual Fall Meeting and the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Summit.

These products will also be recognized at an upcoming virtual awards ceremony hosted by CEE in late February. The award-winning products are also showcased on the Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow website, as well as promoted by some CEE member energy efficiency program administrators in local offerings. If you would like to print copies of the brochure, please contact info@lightingfortomorrow.com for a high resolution file. To access complete details on the competition, please visit the website at www.lightingfortomorrow.com.

Middleton, MA December 7, 2020 — The Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow (LHFT) competition awards nine connected home products and platforms that deliver a compelling value proposition to both consumers and utilities. To realize the CEE Integrated Home vision, Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow is designed to help drive the adoption of efficient, connected products that demonstrate interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. In 2020, the competition sought residential connected lighting, lighting controls, ceiling fans, connected plug load controls, connected heating and cooling (HVAC) and thermostats, connected windows and window attachments, and other connected home devices that successfully deliver a positive consumer experience, energy management, and grid benefit.

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The Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow (LHFT) Sponsors recognize the significant disruptions and hardships many are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we appreciate all the manufacturers and service providers that have taken the time to consider entering the competition.

To decrease the burden of entry, we are extending the deadline to enter this free competition until June 5, 2020. LHFT Sponsors wish to provide all entrants with sufficient time to complete the final submission form given the pressing issues many are facing. Shipping deadlines will be established at a later date once we learn more about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on shipping channels and the ability of competition judges to safely travel to the judging site.

The LHFT team is monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will continue to provide updates on the competition timeline as necessary.

If you are unsure of whether you can meet this new deadline of June 5 or need additional support to enter, please contact info@lightingfortomorrow.com. For complete guidelines and entry information, please visit http://lightingfortomorrow.com/enter-now/.

Middleton, MA February 3, 2020 — The Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow (LHFT) competition presents manufacturers the opportunity to distinguish their products and services from other connected home devices and platforms in the market. To realize the CEE Integrated Home vision, Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow is designed to help drive the adoption of efficient, connected products that demonstrate interoperability, reliability, and simplicity. In 2020, the competition addresses residential connected lighting, connected plug load controls, connected HVAC and thermostats, connected windows and window attachments, and other connected home devices that successfully deliver a positive consumer experience, energy management, and grid benefits.

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Middleton, MA November 14, 2019 – The Consortium for Energy Efficiency today released a white paper titled “Connected Lighting & the Integrated Home”, a report on the state of the connected lighting industry and likely interplay with homes that are efficient, connected, and capable of load management.

This report was developed by convening experts in lighting, connected home, energy efficiency, and demand-side management to explore potential value streams of connected lighting and future strategies for increasing consumer adoption of systems that will yield customer and grid benefits. In June 2018, the Lighting for Tomorrow Workshop brought industry leaders together to consider new product capabilities and brainstorm tactics to address market opportunities and barriers. With the goals of fortifying the energy infrastructure and delivering a new level of benefit to consumers, the interactive workshop developed a consensus view that led to the newly expanded Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow competition.

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On June 18-19, key stakeholders from across the residential lighting and integrated home space convened for the 2018 Lighting for Tomorrow workshop. Nearly 40 individuals from 25 different organizations participated, including utility program administrators and regional energy efficiency groups; connected home, home energy management, and IoT strategy experts; lamp, fixture, and lighting control manufacturers; designers, vendors, and consultants; and publication and research entities. It was a remarkable gathering of dedicated people with good ideas and substantial knowledge who engaged in lively, informative discussions about the future of connected residential lighting from a variety of perspectives.

So, what are the next steps? A white paper is expected to be released; it will capture key takeaways from the workshop deliberations and provide a foundation for future activities related to the Lighting for Tomorrow platform. The white paper will also be a cornerstone of the Residential Lighting Breakout Session discussions at the 15^th Annual CEE Industry Partners Meeting in September, where participants will identify potential partnership opportunities across the diverse landscape of connected lighting stakeholders to deliver a positive collective consumer experience.

2018 LFT Workshop Attendees

Lighting for Tomorrow headed to the world’s largest lighting trade show in Chicago this week to showcase recent LFT award winners to LIGHTFAIR attendees. It was a great success, and LFT was able to help familiarize a broader audience with the value of well-designed energy efficient lighting.

At the LFT Booth, CEE Staff were on hand to answer questions, hand out materials detailing the winning products, and offer assistance, directing people to the booths of some of the winners that were also exhibiting.

Sponsors are revisiting the strategy of Lighting for Tomorrow; here’s what you need to know about activities in 2018 and beyond.

Lighting for Tomorrow sponsors are planning a workshop in 2018 that will occur in lieu of the traditional competition. The workshop will focus on reassessing market needs and will allow a variety of stakeholders to better examine how, as an industry, we can continue Lighting for Tomorrow in the current program and market climate. Lighting for Tomorrow will still support and promote the 2017 product winners online and at events like Lightovation and LIGHTFAIR throughout 2018.

Keep reading to find out more about what’s happening and how you can stay in the loop!

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