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The Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Consumer Survey

Smart Meters, Solar Panels, and Wind Turbines

Surveys

Pages
41
Deliverables
Released
3Q 2011
Product Code
SU-1985
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In May 2011, ABI Research surveyed 1,000 adults who are involved in decision making or energy services for their homes, on their familiarity with Smart Grids and Smart Meters and their understanding of the potential benefits offered by each. They also were asked about their awareness and understanding of Solar Panels and Wind Turbines as ways that consumers can generate renewable energy and reduce their home electrical bills.

Table of Contents

Methodology
Summary: Requirements and Familiarity with "Smart Grid"
Role in Decision Making for Energy Services at Home
Awareness of "Smart Grid"
Summary: Meaning of "Smart Grid"
What Does "Smart Grid" Mean to You?
Summary: Smart Meters
Home Equipped with Smart Meter?
Contacted by Electric Company About Smart Meter?
Summary: Benefits of Smart Grids
Benefits That Smart Grid Will Provide?
Summary: Smart Grids - Privacy, Opting Out
Privacy Concerns About Smart Grid?
Would You Opt Out of Smart Grid?
Summary: Electrical Bill Changes
Change in Electrical Bills Over Last Two Years
Reasons for Increase in Electrical Bills
Reasons for Decrease in Electrical Bills
Summary: Solar Panels
Aware That Solar Panels Can Be Used for Residential Electricity?
Consider Installing Solar Panels on Home?
Why Would You Consider Installing Solar Panels?
Why Won't You Consider Installing Solar Panels?
Summary: Wind Turbines
Aware That Wind Turbines Can Be Used for Residential Electricity?
Consider Installing Wind Turbines on Home?
Reasons for Installing Wind Turbines?
Reasons for Not Installing Wind Turbines?
Demographics
Age
Do You Own Your Own Home?
Responsible for Paying Your Home's Electrical Bills?
Gender
Marital Status
Number of People in Household
Number of Children Under Age 18 in Household
Last Year of School Completed
Personal Pre-tax Income in 2011
Ethnicity




29 Charts
  • Role in Decision Making for Energy Services at Home
  • Heard of "Smart Grid?"
  • What Does "Smart Grid" Mean to You?
  • Home Equipped with Smart Meter?
  • Been Contacted by Electric Company About Smart Meter?
  • Benefits That Smart Grid Will Provide You With?
  • Privacy Concerns About Smart Grid?
  • Would You Opt Out of Smart Grid?
  • Change in Electrical Bills Over Last Two Years
  • Reasons for Increase in Electrical Bills
  • Reason for Decrease in Electrical Bills
  • Aware That Solar Panels Can Be Used for Residential Electricity?
  • Consider Installing Solar Panels on Home?
  • Why Would You Consider Installing Solar Panels?
  • Why Won't You Consider Installing Solar Panels?
  • Aware That Wind Turbines Can Be Used for Residential Electricity?
  • Consider Installing Wind Turbines on Home?
  • Reasons for Installing Wind Turbines?
  • Reasons for Not Installing Wind Turbines?
  • Age
  • Do You Own Your Own Home?
  • Responsible for Paying Your Home's Electrical Bills?
  • Gender
  • Marital Status
  • Number of People in Household
  • Number of Children Under Age 18 in Household
  • Last Year of School Completed
  • Personal Pre-tax Income in 2011
  • Ethnicity