Research Objectives

Research Methodology

Respondent Profile—Age and Gender

Respondent Profile—Education, Employment, Marital Status

Respondent Profile—Residence: Area, Ownership, Type of Home

Respondent Profile—Household: No. of People, Income, Tariff

Respondent Profile—Decision Making and Connectivity

Summary of Key Findings

Summary of Key Findings (continued)

Summary of Key Findings (continued)

Summary of Actions Taken to Reduce Energy Costs

Summary of Actions Taken to Reduce Energy Costs (continued)

Summary of Planned Actions to Reduce Energy Costs (Next 18 months)

Profile of Utility Programs

Various Energy-saving Measures

Various Energy-saving Measures (continued)

Various Energy-saving Measures (continued)

Home Energy Solution Benefits and Features

Home Energy Solution Benefits and Features (continued)

Home Energy Solution Benefits and Features (continued)

Summary—Perceptions of Energy Costs

Degree of Concern about Energy Costs

Perceived Trend in Home Energy Costs (Vs. Past Year)

Belief in Ability to Manage Home Energy Costs

Summary—Control Device Details

Devices Used to Program the Switching of Lights

Devices Used to Program or Control the Thermostat

Most Preferred Device to Control the Thermostat

Summary—Satisfaction with Home Energy Solution Capabilities

Satisfaction with Home Energy Solution Capabilities

Satisfaction with Home Energy Solution Capabilities (continued)

Summary—Perceived Impact of Various Solutions on Energy Savings

Perceived Impact of Various Solutions on Energy Savings

Perceived Impact of Various Solutions on Energy Savings (continued)

Summary—The Ideal Home Energy Solution

Most Motivating Benefits to Adopt Home Energy Solutions

Most Motivating Benefits to Adopt Home Energy Solutions (continued)

Likelihood of Adopting the Ideal Home Energy Solution (with the Most Motivating Benefits)

Reasons for Lack of Interest in the Ideal Solution

Summary—Brand Consideration and Preference

Home Energy Solution Brands

Brands to be Considered in the Next 12–24 Months

Brands’ Share of Preference

Summary—Concerns About Home Energy Solution Adoption

Concerns About Home Energy Management Solutions

Concerns About Home Energy Management Solutions (continued)

Summary—Troubleshooting Mechanisms

First Point of Contact in Case of System Malfunction

Types of System Malfunction Encountered

Connected Devices/Appliances That Malfunction Most Frequently

Actions to Facilitate Installation

Summary—Preferred Control Device

Device to Control Connected Home Energy Management Solutions

Most Preferred Control Device

Summary—Possible Providers of Home Energy Solutions and Proposed Delivery Models from Utilities

Summary—Possible Providers of Home Energy Solutions and Proposed Delivery Models from Utilities (continued)

Possible Providers of Connected Home Energy Management Solutions

Most Preferred Providers of Connected Home Energy Management Solutions

Delivery Models for Energy Management Services

Inclusion of Energy Management Solution Fees in the Utility Bill and Preferred First Contact for Malfunctions

Willingness to Allow Utilities to Control Home Energy Consuming System

Connected Products that Utilities can be Allowed to Control

Preferred Timing of Control

Rebate Expectations for Program Participants

Summary—Connected Home Technology Adoption Trends

Summary—Connected Home Technology Adoption Trends (continued)

Concept of a Connected Home—Key Characteristics

Connected Home Technology Adoption

Drivers of Interest in Connected Home Technology

Connected Products at Home

Connected Products Likely to Be Adopted in the Next 12 Months

Other Benefits of Home Energy Management Solutions

Other Benefits of Home Energy Management Solutions (continued)

Legal Disclaimer

List of Exhibits

List of Exhibits (continued)

List of Exhibits (continued)

List of Exhibits (continued)

The Frost & Sullivan Story

Value Proposition—Future of Your Company & Career

Global Perspective

Industry Convergence

360º Research Perspective

Implementation Excellence

Our Blue Ocean Strategy