Smart, Clean, Connected: The Future of Home Energy Management
The smart home provides connectivity that allows consumers and energy service providers to understand and manage energy consumption throughout the home. As adoption of solar, storage, and electric vehicles grows alongside the smart home, utilities have the opportunity to align operation of these devices to the needs of the grid. This research provides insights on consumer interest in clean energy management products and services, including features, price sensitivity, and incentives for energy-efficiency solutions.
Survey Methodology and Definitions
Executive Summary
Industry Insight
Consumer Perception Regarding Renewable Energy Sources
High Familiarity with Major Home Energy Equipment
Potential Purchase Drivers of Solar Panels
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System
High Likelihood of Allowing Electricity Providers to Make Energy-Saving Adjustments
Impact of COVID-19 on Energy Consumption and Attitudes
High Concern about Paying Bills during the COVID-19 Crisis
Remote Worker in Household
Expected Educational Scenarios for Fall 2020 Semester
COVID-19 Impact on Interest in Smart Energy Solutions
High Satisfaction with Handling of the COVID-19 Crisis by Service Providers
Interest in Evaluation for Home Improvement by a Professional
Interest in Evaluation for Top Home Improvement Use Cases, by Specific Provider
Energy Efficiency and Demand for Clean Energy
Type of Electricity Provided by the Provider
Consumer Perception Regarding Renewable Energy Sources
Consumer Perception Regarding Renewable Energy Sources by States
Energy-Saving Actions Taken Over the Past 12 Months
Energy-Saving Actions
Energy-Saving Action Segments
Energy-Saving Action Segments by Age
Energy-Saving Action Segments by Area of Residence
Agreement about Energy Supply by Energy-Saving Actions Segments
Potential Drivers for Making Minor Energy-Saving Actions
Average Saving to Increase Likelihood of Taking Energy-Saving Actions
Adoption and Demand for Major Home Energy Equipment
High Familiarity with Major Home Energy Equipment
Ownership of Major Home Energy Equipment
High Intention of Purchasing Major Home Energy Equipment
High Intention of Purchasing Home Energy Equipment by Energy-Saving Action Segments
Distributed Energy: Payment Preference
Distributed Energy: Purchase Channel Preference
Demand for Residential Solar
Potential Purchase Drivers of Solar Panels
Benefits Increase Likelihood of Purchasing Solar Panels by Energy-Saving Action Segments
High Likelihood of Purchasing Solar Panels by Monthly Savings
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel with Monthly Savings on Energy Bill, by Age
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel with Monthly Savings on Energy Bill by Children at Home
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel with Monthly Savings on Energy Bill by Various Benefits
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel by Energy-Saving Action Segments
Demand for Batteries and Backup Power
Frequency of Using Battery to Power the Home
Importance of Using Solar Panels with Battery Storage
Important Battery Storage Function for Solar Panel by Age
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System by Children at Home
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System by Generator Purchase Intention
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System by Energy-Saving Actions Segments
Electric Vehicle Drivers and Barriers
Reasons for Not Purchasing Electric Vehicle in 2021
Frequency of Charging Electric Vehicle
Reasons for Not Purchasing Electric Vehicle by Income
Purchase Drivers for Electric Vehicle
Smart Energy Device Adoption and Intention
Smart Home Device Ownership
Smart Energy & Lighting Device Ownership
Smart Energy & Lighting Device Purchases
Smart Energy Devices: High Purchase Intention
Electricity Providers & Energy Services
High Familiarity with Energy Programs Offered
Awareness of Energy Services Offered by Electricity Provider
Adoption of Energy Programs
Most Valuable Energy Management Features
Daily Energy Consumption Breakdown
Frequency of Tracking Energy Consumption
Preferred Method of Receiving Energy-Saving Insights
Load Control Program Engagement
Reasons for Not Participating in Load Control Programs
Willingness to Adjust or Allowing Manufacturers/Utility to Adjust Energy Products During Peak Periods
Willingness to Delay Charging Electric Vehicle after Peak Periods
High Likelihood of Allowing Electricity Providers to Make Energy-Saving Adjustments
High Likelihood of Allowing Electricity Providers to Make Energy Saving Adjustments by Energy-Saving Actions Segments
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Executive Summary
Industry Insight
Consumer Perception Regarding Renewable Energy Sources
High Familiarity with Major Home Energy Equipment
Potential Purchase Drivers of Solar Panels
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System
High Likelihood of Allowing Electricity Providers to Make Energy-Saving Adjustments
Impact of COVID-19 on Energy Consumption and Attitudes
High Concern about Paying Bills during the COVID-19 Crisis
Remote Worker in Household
Expected Educational Scenarios for Fall 2020 Semester
COVID-19 Impact on Interest in Smart Energy Solutions
High Satisfaction with Handling of the COVID-19 Crisis by Service Providers
Interest in Evaluation for Home Improvement by a Professional
Interest in Evaluation for Top Home Improvement Use Cases, by Specific Provider
Energy Efficiency and Demand for Clean Energy
Type of Electricity Provided by the Provider
Consumer Perception Regarding Renewable Energy Sources
Consumer Perception Regarding Renewable Energy Sources by States
Energy-Saving Actions Taken Over the Past 12 Months
Energy-Saving Actions
Energy-Saving Action Segments
Energy-Saving Action Segments by Age
Energy-Saving Action Segments by Area of Residence
Agreement about Energy Supply by Energy-Saving Actions Segments
Potential Drivers for Making Minor Energy-Saving Actions
Average Saving to Increase Likelihood of Taking Energy-Saving Actions
Adoption and Demand for Major Home Energy Equipment
High Familiarity with Major Home Energy Equipment
Ownership of Major Home Energy Equipment
High Intention of Purchasing Major Home Energy Equipment
High Intention of Purchasing Home Energy Equipment by Energy-Saving Action Segments
Distributed Energy: Payment Preference
Distributed Energy: Purchase Channel Preference
Demand for Residential Solar
Potential Purchase Drivers of Solar Panels
Benefits Increase Likelihood of Purchasing Solar Panels by Energy-Saving Action Segments
High Likelihood of Purchasing Solar Panels by Monthly Savings
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel with Monthly Savings on Energy Bill, by Age
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel with Monthly Savings on Energy Bill by Children at Home
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel with Monthly Savings on Energy Bill by Various Benefits
High Intention of Purchasing Solar Panel by Energy-Saving Action Segments
Demand for Batteries and Backup Power
Frequency of Using Battery to Power the Home
Importance of Using Solar Panels with Battery Storage
Important Battery Storage Function for Solar Panel by Age
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System by Children at Home
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System by Generator Purchase Intention
Willingness to Pay for Power Backup System by Energy-Saving Actions Segments
Electric Vehicle Drivers and Barriers
Reasons for Not Purchasing Electric Vehicle in 2021
Frequency of Charging Electric Vehicle
Reasons for Not Purchasing Electric Vehicle by Income
Purchase Drivers for Electric Vehicle
Smart Energy Device Adoption and Intention
Smart Home Device Ownership
Smart Energy & Lighting Device Ownership
Smart Energy & Lighting Device Purchases
Smart Energy Devices: High Purchase Intention
Electricity Providers & Energy Services
High Familiarity with Energy Programs Offered
Awareness of Energy Services Offered by Electricity Provider
Adoption of Energy Programs
Most Valuable Energy Management Features
Daily Energy Consumption Breakdown
Frequency of Tracking Energy Consumption
Preferred Method of Receiving Energy-Saving Insights
Load Control Program Engagement
Reasons for Not Participating in Load Control Programs
Willingness to Adjust or Allowing Manufacturers/Utility to Adjust Energy Products During Peak Periods
Willingness to Delay Charging Electric Vehicle after Peak Periods
High Likelihood of Allowing Electricity Providers to Make Energy-Saving Adjustments
High Likelihood of Allowing Electricity Providers to Make Energy Saving Adjustments by Energy-Saving Actions Segments
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