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SELCO

Established in 1908, Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) is a municipal utility providing electric, internet and cable services to the Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. With a customer-first approach, SELCO is committed to sustainability and modernizing its infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Who Are Spanish-Speaking Energy Consumers?

To better understand the energy-related needs and interests of Spanish-speaking consumers, we recently conducted the “Don’t Leave Us in the Dark: Engaging Spanish-Speaking Households” survey, the latest installment in the Smart Energy Snapshot Series.

4Liberty

With deep utility expertise in T&D programs and grid modernization, 4Liberty provides complete solutions, specializing in solving tough problems then implementing and operating the solutions through turnkey program, project and construction management.

Three Key Takeaways from the Smart Energy Snapshot Series

To stay current on a wider range of topics and keep pace with fast-moving consumer expectations, we launched the Smart Energy Snapshot Series in the summer of 2023. This new research series quickly captures Americans’ thoughts on timely energy-related topics via brief, nationally representative surveys.

How Do Consumers View AI for Home Energy Usage?

2024 may very well be recorded as a significant year in the history of artificial intelligence (AI). While ChatGPT, a watershed AI technology, officially celebrated its first birthday near the end of 2023, AI systems have seemingly entered the mainstream this year.

What’s Stopping Renters from Engaging in Energy?

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To better understand who residential renters are and their attitudes, values and preferences regarding energy management activities and utility programs, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) conducted the “Understanding the Needs and Wants of Renters” report.

How Utilities Can Drive the Customer Experience Around EVs

About one year ago, President Biden welcomed auto industry leaders to the White House for the announcement of a national goal for half of all new cars and trucks sold to be zero emissions by 2030. While largely a symbolic move, as the executive order is non-binding, it does accurately reflect the immense momentum that has been building within the electric vehicle (EV) industry over the past couple of years.

Why Some Consumers Have Not Adopted Smart Home Devices

While smart home devices have grown rapidly throughout the past decade, a recent report from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) suggests that 2021 may be a relative down year for these technologies, with flat revenues and just 11-percent growth in unit sales.

Racial Equity in the Smart Energy Future

With the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020, many in the utility sector began thinking about ways to advance racial equity in the industry – for both their customers as well as their employees.

Who Are Smart Home Device Owners?

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Promising convenience, entertainment, energy savings and other benefits, smart home devices have taken off in recent years. While the economic uncertainty around COVID-19 seems to have impacted this growth, smart speaker adoption continues to exceed “nearly every consumer electronic device”, including, at one point, the iPhone.

Addressing Consumer Pain Points to Electric Vehicle Adoption

Over the past year, which has been filled with unprecedented challenges for consumers, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) has continued to research what consumers want from energy...

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