55% of US internet households find the ability to see disaggregated energy insights valuableDALLAS, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International market research firm Parks Associates today announced the 16th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, co-located with DISTRIBUTECH, to be hosted March 25-26, and the 29th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, hosted May 13-15, both in Dallas, TX. The executive research events focus on consumers, the connected home, and the role of energy management, with strategic insights and networking opportunities for industry players including utilities, energy providers, device makers, software and analytics, insurance, and service providers.Parks AssociatesParks Associates data shows that 55% of US internet households find the ability to see disaggregated energy insights valuable. Energy efficiency is the top reason that consumers are integrating and coordinating their devices in their home. As consumers prioritize energy efficiency, utilities and energy providers have an opportunity to integrate smart thermostats, connected lighting, and energy monitoring systems into their programs."Most consumers (56%) report receiving consumption information from their energy provider, but few review it with any frequency," said Daniel Holcomb, Senior Research Analyst, Parks Associates. "Energy provider apps and web portals are also underutilized, with only about a third of those receiving insights utilizing an energy provider's app, website, or email report

New consumer research shows convergence of services has led to greater customer satisfaction; connectivity is the foundation of the connected home LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Parks Associates research released at CES® 2025 shows that 22% of US households now receive their internet and mobile services as part of a bundle. This finding highlights a growing trend towards broadband expansion through the bundle of wired and wireless access. This firm is hosting CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES today, January 7, sponsored by Schneider Electric, Alarm.com, Schlage, Shelly Group, Ubiety Technologies, SmartRent, ADT, Calix, Kwikset, Silicon Labs, ADT Multifamily, eufy, and Johnson Controls

CONNECTIONS™ Summit addresses how the expanded market of devices and systems is creating new opportunities beyond securityDALLAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates will host CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES® in Las Vegas tomorrow, January 7, 2025, including the panel session "Home Security: Trends and Transformations" featuring ADT, Alarm.com, Allegion, eufy Security/Anker Innovations, and Ubiety Technologies. The firm's Smart Home and Security Tracker reveals that 32% of all US households have a paid security service. Most of these services are connected through security systems, but adoption through standalone security devices continues to grow, offering opportunities to expand paid services and to target a different base of customers