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U.S. households with time-of-use (TOU) electricity billing are more satisfied with their electricity service, according to new research Parks Associates announced today at the 2014 Smart Energy Summit. Among energy consumers with free nights or weekends, 53% are “very” satisfied with their overall electricity services, but only 34% without this TOU service are very satisfied.

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Analysts to discuss new consumer energy research at workshop to kick off 2014 Smart Energy Summit

In advance of its research workshop at 2014 Smart Energy Summit next week, Parks Associates announced new research today showing 16% of U.S. broadband households are highly likely to purchase a renewable-energy power generator over the next five years. Nearly 60% of these households plan to purchase solar panels, the most popular option among renewable-energy power generators.

Reliant, Austin Energy, TXU Energy, and other Texas energy companies toshowcase energy management insights at 2014 Smart Energy Summit

Parks Associates energy research finds both consumers and utilities, through energy-efficiency activities and unique services, are driving innovations in the Texas energy markets. The firm, which hosts the 2014 Smart Energy Summit February 17-19 in Austin, found Texan broadband households, over the last 12 months, made the following efforts t ...read more

2014 Smart Energy Summit to Focus on Connected Appliances for the Smart Home with Keynotes from Austin Energy and Nest

New Parks Associates research shows consumer adoption of smart thermostats could expand significantly if paired with utility rebate programs. The firm's 360 View:  Energy & American Broadband Households Consumers reports 43% of U.S. broadband households are willing to purchase a smart thermostat if offered a $25 rebate, 55% would purchase if offered a $50 rebat ...read more

Energy Companies To Address Incentive Programs at 2014 Smart Energy Summit, February 17-19, in Austin

Energy research from Parks Associates finds straightforward financial incentives are the best options for engaging consumers in energy-related programs. 360 View:  Energy & American Broadband Households, featuring a 4Q 2013 survey, found nearly 60% of U.S. broadband households would participate in a demand-response (DR) program if offered an incentive of $5 per day for each ...read more

Parks Associates and industry leaders to discuss the expanding energy and home controls market at executive conference in Austin, Texas, February 17-19

Parks Associates will host over 200 executives at the fifth-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer on February 17-19, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas. The conference highlights the expanding market for energy solutions and home controls and their impact on utilities, service providers, retailers, manufactu ...read more