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.


What I Learned About Demand Response on My Summer Vacation

August 18, 2016 | Sam Wallach Hanson - Research Intern, Demand-Side Management Practice
I've learned a lot about demand response (DR) from my time at E Source, and we've got plenty to teach you too! Join us at the annual E Source Forum to learn more about DR from experts at Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Con Edison, KCP&L, and Navigant.

Omnichannel Omniscience at the E Source Forum

August 16, 2016 | Lauren Potter, Jeffrey Daigle
Utilities are prioritizing initiatives to enhance the customer experience (CX). A well-planned omnichannel strategy that meets customers' needs for consistency, preferences, seamlessness, and integration can help utilities realize their CX improvement goals. Learn more at this year's E Source Forum.

Will Big Data Drive Proliferation of Smart Home Technology?

August 12, 2016 | Essie Snell
Your mobile devices collect tons of valuable personal data about you every hour of every day, but your home devices still don’t (yet). That may be changing, and it could drive a new surge in the number of connected home devices.

Lighting the Way to Local Produce

August 10, 2016 | Ira Krepchin
LED lighting is a key enabler for urban and vertical farming, enabling us to eat more locally grown produce year-round.

How to Tackle the 3 Main Challenges of Customer Feedback Management

August 3, 2016 | Keenan Samuelson
Using customer feedback to inform customer-centric business decisions sounds simple, but it isn't. In this blog, we present solutions to three common obstacles in voice-of-the-customer (VOC) management.

There’s a Heat Pump for That!

August 2, 2016 | David Podorson
For the first time in years, heating and cooling doesn’t dominate home energy consumption. I like to think heat pumps are playing a large part in this trend. Come to the "Pump Up the Heat" session at the 2016 E Source Forum to learn about the latest innovations in heat pump technology.

Utility Social Media Strategy in an Increasingly Fast-Paced World

July 28, 2016 | Luke Currin
At the 2016 E Source Forum, a panel of four utility social media managers from across the US will share their perspectives on social media strategy and the experiences that shaped how they connect with customers and the public via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Don’t miss this session!

Two Ways to Get Your Technology Fix

July 27, 2016 | Logan Jacobson
Jonesing for some tech talk? Learn about some of our favorite new technologies and trends we're tracking by tuning in to our August Tech Roundup web conference and joining our technology roundtables session at the 2016 E Source Forum this fall. You'll get your tech fix and meet your tribe!

REVolutionizing Utilities for the Future

July 26, 2016 | Sam Wallach Hanson - Research Intern, Demand-Side Management Practice
It’s never too early to start planning for the future. New York utilities, and many others, are revamping their business models to take future energy needs into account. Are you? Don’t get left in the dust!

Bring da Noise, Bring da Funk: Lessons from Global Retail Energy Markets

July 25, 2016 | Sarah Howie
Whether we’re talking creative rate design and promotion, business model exploration, rewards programs, or just zany advertising, retail players have helped push the envelope in the energy conversation—and regulated utilities can reap the benefits! Learn how at the 2016 E Source Forum.