Connected devices have increased energy consumption as a result of their network connectivity. Simultaneously, energy efficiency is important to for creating safe, reliable, and affordable and sustainable energy systems.

In partnership with the Electronic Devices and Networks Annex (EDNA) of the International Energy Agency’s 4E Technology Collaboration Program (TCP), Guidehouse published three reports providing technical analysis and policy guidance to improve the energy efficiency of connected devices and their systems.  

• Policy Guidance for Smart, Energy-Saving Consumer Devices: This report provides considerations for policy makers to encourage ‘smart’ consumer devices which save energy and provide demand flexibility. 
• Roadmap for Consumer Devices to Participate in Demand Flexibility: This report provides a roadmap that lays out specific steps needed to achieve widespread demand flexibility of consumer devices in the residential sector.
• Energy Applications within IoT and Digitalisation Strategies: This report provides guidance for developing Internet of Things (IoT) and digitalisation strategies for enhancing energy efficiency (including demand flexibility).