Ellen Qualls, VP for communications & public affairs, Renovate America, says it is important to put tools in the hands of contractors that can help educate homeowners on the importance of selecting energy efficient options for their homes. She explains investments in energy efficiency can recuperate the initial invest in a home when trying to sell.

Mark Chung, CEO and co-founder, Verdigris, explains the AI (artificial intelligence) company is focused on making IoT accessible to large, commercial buildings to transform normal buildings into smart ones. He explains some projects have seen as much as 22% in energy cost-savings.

Recent research from Vodafone revealed 76% of businesses say IoT (Internet of Things) will be critical to the future success of organizations. Peggy explains that as an industry, we tend to overestimate the number of organizations already using IoT, and adopting IoT really is key to create ROI (return on investment).

Brian Jamison, national procurement director, PulteGroup, explains the Zero Net Energy Home prototype, a high performance home built in northern California. He says the house consumes no more power than it produces and performs like any other home with no special requirements of homeowners.

Peggy says UPS has become a leader in global supply-chain management and is helping transform commercial transportation and logistics. She explains the company has a long history of adopting innovative technology that began with adopting conveyor belt technology before it became mainstream.