Press Releases

19% of US internet households use a time-of-use (TOU) rate plan from their energy provider

Research firm Parks Associates will host the workshop “Residential Energy Management: Consumer Engagement Strategies” on Monday, February 28, at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Texas, the first day of the 13th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer. The preshow workshop will feature presentations and analysis of the firm’s research, including key energy-focused findings from a 4Q 2 ...read more

Consumers spend an average of $146 per month on electricity

Parks Associates today announced AutoGrid, Constellation Energy, Google, and TXU Energy as keynote speakers of the 13^th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, hosted February 28-March 2 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Texas. In a return to in person events, the international research firm will share its latest data on the adoption and use of energy management solutions from its ongoing research work, includi ...read more

New research highlights consumer attitudes and experiences in security event management 

In Parks Associates’ new research, Quantified Consumer: Alerts and Alarms: Consumer Perceptions of Security Event Management, 48% of security system owners report that their system triggers too many false alarms. The research explores consumer attitudes, preferences, and experiences in security event management among households with professional monitoring.

“False alerts generate fin ...read more

27% of smart home device owners now own 3+ devices

New research from Parks Associates shows that 27% of smart home device owners now own three or more devices and consumers who own devices continue to buy more. Currently, 37% of internet households have at least one smart home device. The research firm will host State of the Smart Home, the opening virtual session for the 26^th annual CONNECTIONS™: Premier Connected Home Conference on Wednesday, February 16, 11:00 a.m. CT. Ev ...read more

New OTT whitepaper highlights trends and expectations for streaming video market in 2022

Parks Associates’ latest whitepaper OTT Streaming Trends to Watch in 2022 reports 55% of US broadband households own a smart TV, pushing this device to be the default platform for streaming content. The whitepaper features insights from the research firm’s entertainment research team as they analyze the anticipated trends and market shifts for 2022. Parks Associates is also hosting the v ...read more

Research firm hosts executives from Constellation Energy, Georgia Power, Stanley Black & Decker, and more at Smart Energy Summit

New consumer research from Parks Associates finds 44% of US internet households say they are taking active steps to reduce their energy consumption at home. The research firm, which surveyed over 10,000 internet households to determine their adoption, usage, and attitudes regarding smart energy solutions and utility programs, will host the 13^th ann ...read more

Future of Video addresses new trends and strategies focused on content aggregation, with executives from TELUS, Comcast Technology Solutions, IRIS.TV, Philo, and more

New research from Parks Associates shows content aggregators are gaining ground on direct and bundling methods for signing up new subscribers—33% of OTT subscribers have subscribed to at least one service through an aggregator platform as of 3Q 2021. Parks Associates will virtually host “Content Aggregation” on ...read more

International research firm and industry experts to address adoption of new smart home technologies and connected devices at industry event

New consumer research from Parks Associates shows steady purchase intentions for smart appliances and continued growth for smart energy and lighting products, setting the stage for robust panel discussions during Design & Construction Week (the co-located International Builders’ Show® and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show®) in Orlando this we ...read more