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Calling All Connected Products: 2021 Integrated Home Competition Launches
April 19, 2021 In Uncategorized

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…)

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2020 Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow Winners Featured in New Publication
January 26, 2021 In Uncategorized

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.

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2020 Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow Connected Home Competition Winners Announced
December 7, 2020 In Uncategorized

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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2020 Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow Entry Deadline Extended to June 5, 2020
March 31, 2020 In Uncategorized

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/.

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2020 Lighting & Homes for Tomorrow, Connected Home Competition Launches
February 3, 2020 In Uncategorized

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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Lights on and Connected: CEE White Paper Illustrates the Need to Identify Household Products that Save Energy, Perform Reliably, and are Simple to Use
November 14, 2019 In Uncategorized

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.

Cover of the White Paper on Connected Lighting and the Integrated Home

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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2018 LFT Workshop Explores Future of Residential Connected Lighting
June 28, 2018 In Uncategorized

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 15th 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

2018 LFT Workshop Attendees

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LFT Winners Shine Bright at LIGHTFAIR International 2018
May 11, 2018 In Uncategorized

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.

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2018 Updates: Lighting for Tomorrow
January 24, 2018 In Uncategorized

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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Lighting for Tomorrow 2017 Awards Announced
September 12, 2017 In Uncategorized

2017lftcoverBoston, MA — Lighting for Tomorrow is a competition that challenges manufacturers to develop residential lighting products that successfully incorporate advances in both design and energy efficiency. By recognizing exceptional new products, Lighting for Tomorrow seeks to meet consumer expectations and leap over market barriers that inhibit the adoption and use of energy efficient residential lighting products.

The 2017 awards were announced at the American Lighting Association Annual Conference on September 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Keep reading to see which companies were honored as being this year’s best of the best in residential lighting!

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