Approximately 70% of Americans are not familiar with the phrase “smart grid,” according to a new survey conducted by EcoAlign.
But once consumers were given a definition, the EcoPinion survey found strong levels of consumer good will and expectation in anticipation of the smart grid rollout. A majority of Americans (55%) believe that the smart grid will be of significant benefit to them. One half of all respondents find the ability to review their own energy consumption to be extremely or very appealing.
“Consumers conceptually like the idea of smart grid,” Jamie Wimberly, EcoAlign’s CEO said.
via Americans Don’t Know What a Smart Grid Is, But They Like it.
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