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Chris White

Research Director

Chris is a research director with Parks Associates, covering the smart home and smart energy markets. He was previously a Director of Insights at PeopleMetrics in Philadelphia and the Data Manager of a youth-serving collaborative in New Orleans. He leverages this background in marketing research and data gathering to contribute to the design of Parks Associates consumer surveys.

Chris earned his BBA in Marketing from the College of William & Mary and his MBA in Marketing and Finance from American University.
 

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Part 2: Newbies and Bundles: A Changing Smart Home Landscape
Part 1: Newbies and Bundles: A Changing Smart Home Landscape
16% of US internet households have a smart thermostat
48% of US internet households prefer to get energy monitoring services from an electricity provider
Nearly half of DIY security systems owners purchase their systems online versus just under a quarter of pro-install system owners
Seven percent of US internet households own solar panels, and five percent own an electric vehicle (EV)
17% of US Internet households are very familiar with solar panels
New Energy Devices Enable Real-Time Performance Consumers are Demanding
Nearly half of DIY security systems owners purchase their systems online versus just under a quarter of pro-install system owners
New Energy Devices Enable Real-Time Performance Consumers are Demanding
17% of US Internet households are very familiar with solar panels
48% of US internet households prefer to get energy monitoring services from an electricity provider
Seven percent of US internet households own solar panels, and five percent own an electric vehicle (EV)
My Top Takeaways from CES 2023 - Chris White, Research Director, Parks Associates
Smart Home App Preferences Evenly Divided in New Parks Survey
AmberSemi Develops AC Direct Lighting Control Engine Silicon Chip
36% of consumers would pay more to use power from renewable sources
Electric vehicle owners are two times as likely to own smart home devices and up to five times as likely to own smart appliances
63% of consumers prefer to handle technical support issues over the phone
27% of smart thermostat owners report owning a Nest thermostat

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