The 2021 Integrated Home Competition is no longer accepting submissions.

You can join our mailing list here or register for the Awards Webinar to learn about the 2021 winners this fall and the 2022 Competition.

 

How to Enter

Step 1: Review the entry requirements for your product category.

We invite unique connected products or systems to enter – please see the Open Category Guide for more information and contact Kim at competition@cee1.org to discuss how to enter.

CEE hosted a 30-minute webinar on Tuesday, May 18 from 1:00-1:30pm Eastern  about the 2021 Integrated Home Competition and how to enter your innovative connected products. VIEW RECORDING ONLINE   VIEW SLIDE DECK

 

Step 2: Complete your Request to Submit form by June 25, 2021.

The Request to Submit is simple – just share your contact info and a product description. Once you complete the Request to Submit, you can expect to receive an entry number and a link to the Submission Form. Please consider the following when completing your entry:

 

Step 3: Complete the Submission Form by June 25, 2021

Share detailed product information for the Competition Advisory Committee and Judges to consider. A customized link will be shared after you complete the Request to Submit form.

 

 

Finalists Selected in August 2021

Finalists selected by the Competition Advisory Committee will be evaluated by the expert Judging Panel in September 2021 through one of two pathways:

  • Label and ship products along with installation instruction and return shipping instructions
    • Thermostats, Lighting & Lighting Controls, Ceiling Fans, Plug Load Controls, Window Attachments
  • Submit videos demonstrating product functionality, with the possibility of remote verification or live video demos for the Judges
    • Heating & Cooling Equipment, Water Heaters, Combination Space and Water Heating Equipment, Pool Pumps

Entrants that are not selected as Finalists will receive feedback from the Advisory Committee at this point.

 

 

Winners Selected in September 2021

Winning products will be asked to complete a confidential cybersecurity review and share high resolution photos for the awards presentation.

All Finalists will receive feedback on their entries at this point.

 

 

General questions about the Integrated Home Competition? Please visit the Competition page to learn more and view frequently asked questions or contact us.

 

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