Welcome to the E Source blog! Our staff will share insights and observations about life at E Source, our events, our research, and other fun stuff.


New Methodology Uncovers Top-Rated Utility Websites of 2019

October 8, 2019 | Heather Hilgenkamp
Check out how utility websites rated according to our updated study methodology. See the rankings and find out what makes for exceptional utility website experiences.

Who Benefits from Beneficial Electrification?

September 12, 2019 | Bill LeBlanc
Done correctly, electrification has the opportunity to reduce carbon, lower rates for consumers, and make the grid run more efficiently. E Source has created a framework that shows how utilities, regulators, and government entities can more systematically make decisions around electrification.

Unlocking the Next Generation of Residential DSM Programs

July 31, 2019 | Amy Schmidt
As baselines rise and markets transform, program managers are looking for innovative ways to fill the savings gap. So what does the next generation of residential demand-side management programs look like? We hosted a workshop for program managers at our headquarters to find out.

Big Behavior Savings Drive Big Behavior Spending

July 18, 2019 | Beth Fitzjarrald
Utility behavior programs such as home energy reports are making a big difference on customer energy bills and helping utilities reach increasingly aggressive energy-savings goals. What makes them so popular and effective? We've been tracking these programs for years and can share our insights.

Come to the 2019 E Source Forum for the Content; Stay for the Fun

June 26, 2019 | Jessica Rife
Utility professionals from across the US and Canada come to the E Source Forum for the exceptional content, but they often stay for the fun. From optional tours to a casino night and even a ping-pong tournament, the Forum has something for everyone.

How Billing and Payments Can Make or Break the Utility Customer Experience

June 20, 2019 | Cindy Schweitzer

How do you optimize the billing and payment experience to ensure it meets your customers’ expectations? In the past few years, we’ve engaged with leading utilities to help them overhaul and optimize their billing and payments processes, with some pretty compelling results.

How Customers Feel About Climate Change, and How Utilities Are Addressing It

April 22, 2019 | Shelby Kuenzli
Climate change has been in the news for decades, but today people feel its effects personally. Utilities can improve their brand image by addressing their role in the changing environment and communicating their efforts to customers.

Are You Celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day?

April 18, 2019 | Jeff Stoermer
April 18 is National Lineman Appreciation Day! We've gathered a few examples of how utilities are celebrating and showing their appreciation for line workers across the country.

Preparing Your DSM Portfolio for EISA Uncertainty

March 25, 2019 | Liza Minor

Is your DSM portfolio ready for the US Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) compliance date? Learn more about a recently proposed rule, how it affects utilities, and how to make sure you’re prepared for the uncertainty that the future may bring.

Charting a Path to Business Customer Satisfaction

March 6, 2019 | Devin Fink, Daniel Doutre
The wants and needs of business customers are always shifting, and when it comes to delivering and managing energy, priorities can evolve rapidly. We've compiled six insights to help you make sure you're meeting your business customers' expectations.