Energy Efficiency Seen Growing With Smart Home Adoption Via Smartphones, Says Parks

A third of U.S. broadband homes own at least one product that can be controlled via smartphone, with smart home adoption growing alongside distributed energy resources such as renewable generation, battery storage and electric vehicles, said Parks Associates Monday. Four in five U.S. households believe having an energy-efficient home is important, said analyst Tom Kerber, saying smart home solutions are lowering barriers for consumer participation in energy programs. Of the 18 percent of U.S. broadband households that own a home automation device, 13 percent own a smart thermostat.