How to get citywide participation in your smart city planning efforts

November 30, 2020 | Nicole Pennington | 2 min read
Cities and utilities across the US and Canada can benefit from investing in smart city infrastructure and applications. Learn how the E Source Smart City Assessment tool helped the City of Ruston, Louisiana, get the insights it needed to move forward with smart city initiatives.

Cut costs and improve grid reliability with data-driven vegetation management

November 23, 2020 | Tom Martin | 5 min read

How your voice helps guide E Source research and content

October 29, 2020 | John McCracken | 2 min read
For more than 30 years, our customers have guided our research efforts. Now it's even easier to make your voice heard. Have you noticed the bright, new feature at the end of our reports, event recordings, and Ask E Source answers? We've added a brief survey!

Winter is coming: Five water winterization tips to help customers save water and money

October 19, 2020 | Anna Nixon | 3 min read
Our research shows that almost a quarter of your customers may be using more water during the pandemic. Winter is right around the corner, so we’ve put together five tips that can help your customers save water and money when the temperatures fall.

Introducing our new and improved DSM Insights and Measure Insights

October 7, 2020 | Laura Beausire | 3 min read
We’ve rebuilt the powerful E Source DSM Insights and Measure Insights tools with simpler layouts and easier navigation so you can find the data you need faster than ever. Get a sneak peek at the features we’re most excited about!

The promise and challenges of smart home energy management

October 1, 2020 | Essie Snell | 4 min read
Smart home devices have the potential to reduce energy consumption, manage demand, support time-of-use rate structures, and share valuable energy data with customers, among other benefits. Check out some of our key findings from recent research on the pros and cons of different devices and systems.

Get your Wi-Fi ready: This year’s E Source Forum will look a bit different

September 24, 2020 | Jessica Rife
While this year's E Source Forum will look a bit different, we're doing our best to incorporate the education, networking, and fun attendees have come to expect year after year. Register today so you don't miss out!

What the CDC’s eviction moratorium means for utilities and their customers

September 15, 2020 | Lisa Schulte | 4 min read
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a moratorium on evictions until the end of the year. This keeps some Americans housed but it doesn’t address the reality that people can’t pay their bills. What can utilities do to support these customers and prepare for the financial impacts?

The virtual E Source Forum agenda will help utilities and customers get through these turbulent times

August 28, 2020 | Mary Sullivan | 2 min read
We've worked tirelessly to develop relevant, data-driven sessions for the virtual E Source Forum 2020. In this blog, theme leaders for this year's event explain the topics that will be covered and make the case for you to bring your whole team to Forum.

How do you measure energy savings during and after the COVID-19 pandemic?

August 6, 2020 | Liza Minor | 4 min read
Energy use has changed dramatically since the onset of COVID-19, and forecasts show an overall decrease in electricity and natural gas consumption in 2020. Utility evaluators must evolve their approach to account for energy usage and savings in 2020 and beyond.