80 % of Americans said they would be willing to use a smart device if it would help to better manage their energy usage

People power : Eighty-eight percent of Americans said they would be willing to use a smart device such as a meter, thermostat or appliance if it would help to better manage their energy usage — the same number of people who think energy investments are a necessity. Better yet, 82 percent of those willing to use these devices believe smart meters and smart appliances are the future. Image: http://www.itsyoursmartgrid.com/