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Competition among power companies lights up

So far, though, a relatively small percentage of customers are using the rapidly evolving technologies.

High-tech thermostats are the most commonly purchased smart home devices, but only about 8 percent of U.S. households with the Internet capacity to take full advantage of smart thermostats have them, according to Parks Associates research. Seven percent of homes have wirelessly controlled lighting.

From the article "Competition among power companies lights up" by Jordan Blum.

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