Researched by: IMS research
Date published: June 2010

 

This consumer survey analyzes the attitudes of 1,000 respondents (500 US-based; 500 UK-based) to find out their views on a variety of smart home energy management functions, including: expectations, preferences, and willingness to pay for key services and features. This report includes over 180 tables and figures, and analyzes the following:

• Demographic analysis of demand response ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ respondents, including willingness to pay a premium for demand-response capable devices.
• Willingness to pay for in-home electricity consumption data on devices such as cellular handsets, TVs, and separate in-home display devices.
• Willingness to pay for a range of remote control services, including temperature control, lighting control, and smart plugs.
• Uptake of ‘Energy Star’ and ‘Energy Saving Recommended Products’, including analysis of respondent willingness (and barriers) to pay a premium for certified MHAs.
• Frequency and time of use of a variety of major home appliances.
• Type of heating/cooling and temperature control used by respondents, including key purchase criteria for central temperature control devices.
• Respondent background data, including: age, gender, household income, electricity expenditure, attitudes to technology, renovation and home electricity generation.

Date Published:  June 2010

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