This October 2021 report from RMI, an independent nonprofit, is subtitled “Unlocking Innovation and Policy to Align US Household Energy Use with Ambitious Climate Targets.” It describes the challenges, opportunities, barriers, and emerging solutions associated with aligning household energy decisions with ambitious climate policy targets. The authors conclude with recommendations for solutions providers, policymakers, regulators, and utilities, and an assessment of an example household energy service that could help unlock clean energy for U.S. households. The latter item involves in-depth look at the energy savings potential that can be realized through solutions like Nest Renew, providing customers with features that enable demand response and energy efficiency.
Keywords: Climate Change, Connected Home, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Energy Efficiency/Management, Home Assistants, Zero Net Energy