Reflections on the E Source energy equity framework
Energy equity continues to be the priority for many in the utility industry. And we don’t expect these important efforts to lose momentum any time soon. Let’s reflect on what the utility industry has accomplished so far, based on each element of the E Source energy equity framework.
This press release announces the E Source acquisition of Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG). DEFG is a utility customer research and advisory firm with expertise in low income, equity, and customer experience.
To best serve low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers, utilities need to understand them at a granular level. Data science and ethnography can help us treat LMI customers as an Audience of One so we can develop holistic, equitable solutions that will address the root causes of LMI challenges.
In this episode of PowerTalking, Dr. Tony Reames, senior adviser of energy justice at the US Department of Energy, and Ben Nathan, lead analyst for E Source Customer Energy Solutions, discuss how energy equity can benefit utilities, cities, and their customers.
An E Source white paper
Diversity, equity, and inclusion isn’t a new concept for utilities, but there is a new energy equity movement sweeping the utility industry. In this white paper, we present our energy equity framework that will benefit customers, utilities, and underserved communities.
Utilities are applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their customer offerings, trade ally programs, and internal operations. But how do we make energy equity a reality? We can’t do it in a vacuum. It will require collaboration between industry leaders, thinkers, and doers.
Immersion Neuroscience and behavior change
In this episode of PowerTalking, we hear from Laura Beavin-Yates of Immersion Neuroscience and E Source’s Rachel Cooper to learn about an exciting collaboration that produced guidance for using ads and messaging to change consumer behavior around EV adoption.
Understanding customer differences is the first step
Traditionally, utilities have approached customers as equals, offering them one-size-fits-all solutions. But equality doesn’t equal fairness. You need to be offering tailored solutions to your customers to improve energy equity. Learn how in this report.
When designing a better billing and payment experience, whether it's for residential or business customers, it's critical to look at each interaction from the customer's point of view.
Utilities have significantly increased demand-side management (DSM) program spending in the past decade, but based on market data found in E Source DSM Insights, we expect overall spending to decrease from 2018 through 2020.
