Zpryme’s May consumer perceptions survey showed that 48.6% believed their utility should place a high priority on climate change, with the Western region having the highest percentage (52.9%) compared to other regions. Respondents in the Western U.S. also represented the largest group geographically (48.3%), who believe their utility should place a high priority on investing in renewable energy.

As record summer heat and related fatalities continue in the Pacific Northwest and western Canadian provinces, utilities, regulators, and legislators will continue to face increased pressure in 2021 to make actionable investments and implement measures to combat climate change and develop next-generation smart infrastructure.

Learn how to access the full report and review findings in detail. Go to Zpryme’s Utility Response website where you’ll find the May 2021 Monthly Consumer Perceptions on Climate Change and Clean Program Investment report.

Michael G. Albrecht

Bringing 10+ years experience conducting interviews, research and writing articles on the Digital Transformation of the electric grid, water and gas utilities. Areas of research include IT/OT Convergence, IIoT, AI/ML, 5G, Cloud, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, edge computing, renewable energy and battery storage, cybersecurity, data analytics, and evolving regulatory and policy activity. Work published in Powergrid International, Transmission & Distribution World, Utility Analytics, Energy Central, Smart Grid Insights, CMG Consulting, and Renewable Energy World. The driving force behind my work is a desire to deliver in-depth research and writing to utilities to assist their technology decision-making and marketing efforts during this period of significant digital transformation and business model transition.

Western U.S. Consumers Most Likely to Demand Climate Action from Utilities

Michael G. Albrecht

Thought Leadership through Energy.