1. Connected Home Council (CHC)
Chair: Yann Kulp (Schneider Electric)
Vice-Chair: Larry Ehlinger (Pella Corporation)
Vice-Chair: Obiorah Ike (ABB, Inc.)

2. About the CHC Yann Kulp (Schneider Electric)
CHC Chair
Yann Kulp
VP SmartSpace
North America
Schneider Electric
CHC Vice-Chair
Obiorah Ike
Product Marketing Manager
ABB Inc.
Proposed CHC Vice-Chair
Roy Perry
VP. Ecosystem Alliances Alarm.com
Established in 2004, the CABA Connected Home Council initiates and reviews projects that relate to connected home and multiple dwelling unit technologies and applications. The Council also examines industry opportunities that can accelerate the adoption of new technologies, consumer electronics and broadband services within the burgeoning connected home market.

3. Keynote Presentation from Oct 25 CHC meeting
Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Josh Bradshaw
Business Strategy & Marketing Consultant
WorkTechWork.com
Tim Woods
General Manager
Autonomous Vehicle Alliance

4. Research Update
1. “Connected Multi-Dwelling Units and the Internet of Things” Update

5. Research Update Project details
There has been 3 Steering Committee Meetings
Survey and interview questions are being finalized
Final Draft expected early April, 2017
Research Components:
Literature review of ecosystem
consumer/industry surveys
60 in-depth interviews with subject matter experts
Recommendations to stakeholders

6. Research Update Next CHC Landmark Research Project
Energy Roadmap for the Connected Home:
This research would address the challenges and opportunities surrounding the need for more energy efficient homes. Topics that may be covered, include: renewables, battery storage including EVs, role of IoT devices, micro & nano-grids, efficient technologies and solutions, the role of utilities & energy pricing, integration, energy policy, funding and incentives, energy management systems, smart grid and alternative sources of energy etc.
Tentative Timeline:
Early Dec: Close of RFP Mid/End Dec: Selection of Research Firm

7. White Paper Sub-Committee Update
1. “Smart Sleep & Health“
2. “Academic Training for the Connected Home and Intelligent Buildings Industries“
All previously completed CHC White Papers can be downloaded at:

8. CHC Town Hall at CABA Forum, April 2017
Call for CHC Speakers at the Town Hall
Ideas/discussion regarding the Town Hall

9. Announcements
Next CHC Meeting (Jan 2017)