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What utilities can do to improve energy equity
Laura Beausire | December 15, 2020
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.
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E Source brings acquired brands under its umbrella, expands data science and consulting offerings for utilities and cities
Sannie Sieper | October 1, 2020
Utility-focused data science company E Source introduces its new logo and website, designed to bring its newly acquired companies under the E Source brand.
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Top-notch smart city planning: Ruston’s holistic, inclusive, and digital results
Nicole Pennington | September 17, 2020
Many communities are interested in taking steps toward becoming an efficient and sustainable smart city, but the overwhelming technology options on the market today may be holding them back. During this webinar, we walked through one city's approach.
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How E Source research and advisory services enable water utilities to optimize customer service and communications
Aleana Reeves | October 26, 2020
Wondering how to achieve better customer engagement? Join us to learn how E Source’s research and advisory offerings can help water utilities improve credit and collections, customer service, and communications.
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The electrification framework that benefits customers, the grid, and the planet
Luke Currin, Steven Day, Bryan Jungers, Bill LeBlanc, Ryan Odell, Jay Stein, Tim Stout, Kevin Andrews, Gabe Cuadra | September 8, 2020
Electrification is the increased adoption of electric end-use technologies. Utilities and governments see electrification as a way to reach their energy, climate, and sustainability goals. This E Source white paper can help organizations develop electrification strategies that benefit everyone.
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E Source expands data science and AI capabilities with acquisition of StrategyWise
Sannie Sieper | July 20, 2020
This press release announces the E Source acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning company StrategyWise, the latest in a series of investments over the past year designed to expand E Source’s data science and AI capabilities.
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Optimizing the new-construction experience for utilities and their partners
Barbara McCabe | June 24, 2020
To accommodate any COVID-19-related safety requirements or customer concerns, you need to reassess your new-construction processes. Take this time to become a better partner for builders, contractors, and end-use customers, and to provide an improved experience during the new-construction process.
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How customers prioritize paying their utility bills during COVID
Sarah Baker | June 24, 2020
Your customers want to pay their utility bills on time and in full. But due to COVID-19, some of your customers have needed to prioritize certain household bills over others. In the 2020 E Source COVID-19 Residential Survey, we asked customers how and why they prioritize their household bills.
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How to use predictive data science to plan for utility operations post-COVID-19
Tom Martin | May 20, 2020
COVID-19 has affected every major industry around the world. For example, utilities have stopped shutoffs for nonpayment at least through May 31. No doubt a necessary act, but it will cause complications: a significant number of utility customers will be overdue on their bills in the next 24 months.
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What utilities can do to positively affect their communities post-COVID-19
Jeffrey Daigle | April 21, 2020
It’s time for utilities to start planning for business post-COVID-19. You’ve already responded quickly to the COVID-19 crisis, and are continually promising the safe distribution of electricity, natural gas, and water into customers’ homes and businesses. But what should you do now?
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