New announcements recently within the energy management industries continue to underscore the opportunities for new products and services to help reduce energy consumption. 

Currently, only a modest percentage of broadband households report using renewable power, but Parks Associates research shows there is a widespread desire to use clean energy and a reasonably broad willingness to pay more for it. Over 40% of broadband households would prefer to live in a community-powered by solar energy; 35% are willing to pay more for clean energy.

Notable announcements recently include

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DOE Invests $61 Million for Smart Buildings that Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption and Grid Resilience

Schneider Electric Offers ‘Grid to Plug’ Smart Energy Ecosystem

Octopus Energy Agrees $600m Deal With Generation Investment Management to Accelerate Global Green Energy Mission

Bidgely Secures $26M in Financing to Accelerate Utilities’ Leading Role in the Clean Energy Future

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