Effective energy management in a house requires timely information about solutions that are easy to use.  Consumers are responding through “mindful actions” such as adjusting lights and thermostats, home improvements, and “extreme measures” such as installing solar panels. Consumers show a “lack of enthusiasm” for data about energy usage.  Saving money is an incentive for energy management.  Messages from utilities should be personalized for the customer. Connected devices in a home can offer opportunities for energy management especially if automated in smart devices. Consumers prefer energy management through automation with very little manual input. This report was written by Parks Associates and published in 2021.

Keywords: Energy Efficiency/Management, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid