This document provides an overview of the connected home market and opportunities for utilities: - The connected home market is growing rapidly, with North American revenue projected to increase from $14 billion to $40.2 billion with an 11.1% CAGR. However, most smart devices currently lack intelligence. - Utilities and regulators are still determining their connected home strategies while customers are increasingly purchasing smart home devices. A single connected home program could meet customers where they are on their unique energy journeys. - Case studies from SCG and ComEd found that connecting smart thermostats through behavioral demand response programs resulted in 8% peak demand reduction, $0.05/kWh incentive costs, and 80%