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Leveraging Smart Home Devices In Energy Programs (It Comes With A Price)

Nearly 30 percent of U.S. broadband households value control of their smart home energy devices over cost savings, but approximately one-half of product owners or those who intend to purchase would permit utility control of their smart appliances -- for a price, according to new research from Parks Associates.

From the article "Leveraging Smart Home Devices In Energy Programs (It Comes With A Price)" by Barbara Vergetis Lundin.

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