The document summarizes research conducted by the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CABA) Internet Home Alliance Research Council (IHA-RC) on consumer attitudes toward connected home technology and the environment. It provides an overview of CABA and IHA-RC membership and outlines research objectives, including defining what 'green' means to homeowners and identifying opportunities for builders. Key findings show that while interest in connected home applications remains highest for entertainment, interest has declined slightly since 2005 among mass market consumers in the US.

1. Canadian Home Builders’ Association TRC Meeting Ottawa, ON June 6, 2008 Your Information Source for Home & Building Automation Ron Zimmer CABA President & CEO

3. 11. Daniel Hogan - Panasonic Corporation of North America 12. Robert Huggard - Direct Energy 13. Jack Merrow, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. 14. Dr. Satyen Mukherjee - Philips 15. Steve Nguyen - Echelon Corporation 16. Carol Priefert - Whirlpool Corporation 17. Gene Shedivy - Trane 18. Andrew Stroede - Panduit Corp. 19. Ron Wilson - Vantage/Legrand 20. Ron Zimmer - Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) CABA Board of Directors

4. CABA Vision “ The knowledge-based forum for industry leaders who advance the use of technology and integrated systems in the global home and building industry.”

5. Internet Home Alliance Research Council (IHA-RC) Advisory Board Members: Affiliate Members:

7. Going Green Summary of Characteristics High I spend my money and time to take action to preserve the environment, e.g., own/lease a hybrid car, do business with companies that promote green products, donate time and/or money to local and global environmental causes, etc. Some I consider preserving the environment an important issue but rarely use that has a factor in my purchase decisions, e.g., recycle newspapers and plastic bottles when it’s convenient and/or conserve resources such as water, energy and gasoline but will not spend the extra money on products such as a hybrid car, energy efficient appliances to replace current appliances that run fine or donate money to environmental causes. Little I consider preserving the environment an important issue but do not recycle paper and plastic, use alternative methods of transportation or engage in other environmental programs that are made available Doubtful I consider preserving the environment more of a popular trend and am doubtful that man can have a significant impact on the environment, such as cause or reverse global warming. I am skeptical of most of the information given about the subject Ambivalent I have no thoughts or opinions about environmental issues

8. Going Green Summary of Characteristics When managing energy in the home, there is substantial opportunity for value creation Consumers see ‘Green’ along many Dimensions in addition to energy

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15. Intelligent Buildings Roadmap May, 2007 http://www.caba.org/ibrm FREE Executive Summary

16. AND THE SURVEY SAYS?

17. Buildings 39% Industry 33% Transportation 28% Buildings use 71% of electricity 21% 18% Why Buildings: Huge Opportunities Residential Heating 32% Other 4% Water Heat 13% Computers 1% Cooling 10% Refrigeration 9% Lights 12% Electronics 5% Wash 5% Cooking 5% Source: 2004 Buildings Energy Databook with SEDS distributed to all end-uses Commercial Other 10% Lights 28% Heating 16% Cooling 13% Water Heat 7% Ventilation 7% Cooking 2% Computers 3% Office Equip 7% Refrigeration 4%