Consumer understanding of energy terms falls

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New survey finds many US consumers do not understand the terms energy firms are using to promote smart grid and energy efficiency initiatives

While most consumers view "energy efficiency", "smart energy" and "energy conservation" as positive concepts, few fully understand what those and other energy-related terms mean, according to a recent...

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