Data-driven storm response for a reliable and resilient grid

January 24, 2024 | Sara Patnaude | 4 min read
Recently, E Source’s Tom Martin had the privilege of speaking alongside Sal Salet, vice president of distribution for PPL Electric Utilities, to share how utilities can integrate AI and data-driven decision-making into storm response and grid investments. Here are some highlights from the session.

How DTE Energy is steering the bus through a data-driven transformation in 2024

January 18, 2024 | Tom Martin | 7 min read
With 2023 now in the history books and a new year officially begun, we sat down with Yong Li at DTE Energy to discuss data science at his company—past, present, and future.

Unlocking value: How data science is helping Alabama Power make 2024 a transformative year

January 16, 2024 | Tom Martin | 4 min read
With 2023 now in the rearview mirror and a fresh year upon us, I caught up with Jesse Woods at Alabama Power to reflect on the role data science is playing at his utility, highlight successes to date, and consider what 2024 has in store.

6 utility New Year’s resolutions to benefit customers and the grid

January 12, 2024 | Sara Patnaude | 6 min read
Happy New Year! As we gear up for another year of helping utilities tackle challenges head-on, we wanted to share a list of New Year’s resolutions that every utility should consider in 2024.

Simply the best: E Source’s top blog posts of 2023

January 3, 2024 | Sara Patnaude | 6 min read
Utility professionals had a lot on their minds in 2023—from grid modernization and advanced metering infrastructure to EVs, affordability, and customer satisfaction. To kick off 2024, we’re highlighting the top 10 E Source blog posts from 2023.

Underserved doesn’t mean undeserved: Bridging the equity gap in energy

December 19, 2023 | Sara Patnaude | 5 min read
At the E Source Forum 2023 keynote address, we had the pleasure of hearing from Naomi Davis, founder and CEO of Blacks in Green, and Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell, senior vice president and chief legislative officer of SoCalGas and SDG&E. Here are some memorable moments from the panel discussion.

Sending you warm and cozy gingerbread wishes this holiday season

December 14, 2023 | Sara Patnaude | 1 min read
This holiday season, may your days be merry and your gingerbread houses sturdy! We hope you enjoy this year’s holiday greeting from all of us at E Source.

So you want to work in demand-side management: Your role in energy efficiency

December 12, 2023 | Tom Lienhard | 7 min read
So, you accepted a job on a demand-side management team! Congratulations! On behalf of everyone in the field, I’m thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you as the newest member of our corner of the industry. What can you expect? Here’s some advice.

Utilities and vendors can empower communities with workforce development solutions

December 7, 2023 | Emily Roberson | 9 min read
A labor shortage within the energy industry is complicating project completion and the achievement of program goals. Read on to discover how partnering with external organizations to train employees without advanced degrees and certificates can result in equitable energy distribution.

The future of AMI and how utilities can maximize their investments

December 5, 2023 | Kody Salem, Joel Westvold | 4 min read
In our recent webinar, we explained how to best leverage an initial investment in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and its next-generation counterpart, AMI 2.0. In this blog post, we share a few key takeaways from the event and feature Halifax Water’s AMI success story.