Browse All Primary Research U.S. Electric Utilities and Value-added Services

This consumer research survey quantifies consumer actions regarding their energy usage, ownership and future plans for energy services and products, and relationship with their electric utility.

The project also measures the impact of factors such as CE ownership, deregulation, and bundling options on consumers' energy choices and preferences. Consumers have long associated energy services with their utility. This research provides a comprehensive overview of the strength of that association, opportunities for utilities to expand their offerings, and possibilities for other providers to siphon customers through bundles that include energy-related value-added services.

Ownership, Recent Purchases, and Intentions for Energy Products/Systems

HVAC
Programmable Thermostat
Energy Star Appliances
Electric Hot Water Heater
Automatic Sprinkler System
Home Controls for Lighting and Automation
Swimming Pool/Spa
Hybrid Autos
Electric Cars

Use of Home and Energy Services

Broadband, Pay-TV, and Mobile Services
Bundles
Heat or Air-conditioning (or both) Maintenance Contracts
Premise Security

Electric Utility and Equipment Services

Satisfaction with Current Electric Utility
Energy Program Types and Details
Presence of Smart Meter and other Electric Utility Services

Switching Service Providers

Electricity Providers
      Switching Activity among Consumer with Choice, including Reasons and Intentions to Switch
      Desire for Choice among Consumers in Regulated Areas
Broadband Service Provider
Professional Security Monitoring Provider

The Value of IP Services in Bundles

Ranking and Rating of various Energy and Security Services
Willingness to Pay
Preferred Providers and User Interfaces

CE Ownership

Laptops/Desktops
Smartphone
Smart TV
Tablet

Concept Testing

Video home monitoring
Home security and monitoring
Remote access control
Energy monitoring
Energy management, control, and convenience
Managing energy use to utility rates

U.S. Household Energy Usage: Behaviors and Opportunities for Innovation

Parks Associates’ Residential Energy Management research project, through multiple components, assesses the market for digital systems and services used to monitor, control, and manage home electricity:

  • The best opportunities for products and services in residential energy management

  • Current and planned Smart Grid deployments

  • Market momentum of technologies employing emerging energy management solutions

  • Consumer interest in these solutions

  • Profiles of innovative companies and utilities in this sector

  • Government efforts to promote innovation and adoption



 U.S. Household Energy Usage: Behaviors and Opportunities for Innovation
  • Residential Energy Management 2011: Trends and Opportunities

    This report addresses the rapidly changing market dynamics surrounding the many different opportunities to provide residential energy management solutions. It explains the potential impact of trends driving the market in 2011 and beyond. In addition, it covers some of the major market opportunities and provides forecasts through 2015 for sales and revenues for a variety of solutions, along with background about the forecasting methodology.

    "The market for residential energy management (REM) solutions is entering a period of 'Pervasive Growth' characterized by the entrance of many more firms with a variety of solutions, growing consumer awareness of the benefits of REM solutions, and significant growth in sales volumes within the next five years," said Bill Ablondi, director, home systems research, Parks Associates.

  • AMI Fact Book: 2011 Update

    This report is a catalog of current and future AMI and smart meter deployments in the U.S. Volume I contains information on Demand Response (DR) programs being implemented, summary and detailed profiles of selected utilities (these include status of smart meter deployments and plans, number of residential customers covered, and the types of meters and technologies being implemented) and includes a discussion on the topic of deregulation. Detailed data are provided in a separate Excel file for more than 2,400 utilities for review and analysis.

  • Global REM: Highlights of Key International Deployments

    This industry report examines smart grid and residential energy management activities in key regions around the world. The report focuses on the key drivers and inhibitors to smart meter deployments in Europe, Brazil, Canada, and Asia.

    The implementation of smart grids around the globe has increased exponentially over the past several years. Deployments in many countries are well ahead of the U.S. and provide valuable lessons to utilities, solution providers, and government entities. Although cultural, regulatory, and industrial particulars for each market vary widely, experiences of the various participants in can help guide those seeking success in the U.S. This report examines the factors driving adoption of smart grid infrastructures in these regions including the activities of utilities and their partners.

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