Innovative Energy Solutions Recognized at 2025 CEE Integrated Home Competition

Groundbreaking Innovations at the 2025 CEE Integrated Home Competition

The 2025 CEE Integrated Home Competition highlighted the future of energy-efficient technology during its annual event held on September 11, 2025, in Austin, Texas. This competition, part of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), recognizes innovative products that align with the core tenets of the Integrated Home Vision: energy savings, demand flexibility, consumer amenity, and security.

Four standout products were awarded, each contributing uniquely to the evolution of integrated home technology:

1. Flair's Bridge Pro - This solution specializes in staged heating and smart vent zoning, allowing for precise air balancing throughout the home.
2. Eco-Logical® Omni® Split System Heat Pump Water Heater - This advanced heat pump water heater represents a leap forward in efficiency and environmental consideration.
3. GE Profile™ GEOSPRING™ Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater - Merging smart technology with energy efficiency, this water heater offers practical solutions for modern homes.
4. Midea EVOX G3 Central Ducted Systems - Featuring a heat pump unit, an air handler, and a smart thermostat, this system exemplifies integrated home technology.

The judging panel comprised experts in fields such as energy efficiency program administration, usability, and technology performance. They evaluated the entrants based on their capability to demonstrate energy efficiency, load flexibility, and interoperability, alongside user interface efficiency.

John Taylor, Executive Director of CEE, expressed his enthusiasm about the award winners, stating, "These efficient, connected products help reduce energy cost burdens for consumers while meeting comfort expectations." He emphasized that the innovative characteristics of these products are vital in enhancing grid and gas system reliability, which benefits both CEE members and consumers across the U.S. and Canada.

The award-winning products will be prominently displayed on the Integrated Home Competition's website and will also be featured at significant trade shows. Additionally, select CEE member energy efficiency program administrators will promote these innovations through local initiatives. This effort further supports the goal of creating a society where energy-efficient solutions are accessible and beneficial.

The vision of the CEE Integrated Home encompasses a connected, fuel-neutral, and interactive living environment. This is achieved by having devices and systems communicate effectively to provide value to customers, utilities, and society as a whole. The Integrated Home Competition plays a crucial role in advancing this vision, promoting commercially available, reliable, and highly functional solutions that drive energy savings.

For more information on the Integrated Home Competition and its showcased products, you can visit Integrated Home’s official website or reach out via email at [email protected].

In conclusion, recognizing these innovative products not only highlights their technological advancements but also their potential to significantly influence consumer lifestyles and energy consumption in the future. The CEE Integrated Home Competition stands as a testament to the continual evolution of energy efficiency and smart home technology, paving the way for sustainable living and operational efficiency in contemporary homes.