As part of its efforts to implement universal electronic television measurement in all 210 Local TV markets, Nielsen has announced that it will be installing nearly 15,000 TV audience meters in approximately 7,000 homes across 140 markets.

More people are dropping the number of TVs they have in their house, with more than ever saying they don’t need one at all according to the “Residential Energy Consumption Survey” from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Practically three out of every four homes that use broadband in the U.S. now has an internet-connected TV, according to the most recent report from The Diffusion Group (TDG).

More homes have been going broadcast-only with their TVs over the last five years, according to a recent study by Nielsen.

The next five years are going to see a surge in households making the move to be broadband-only according to media research group Kagan.

This is an increase of 400,000 homes from last year.

Hearst Television’s 30 stations and majority of digital sub-channels will continue to get its numbers from Nielsen, as the two companies have announced a new multiyear deal.