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Charting a Course for Utility Voice Assistant Development
Smart speakers have become one of the most quickly adopted consumer electronic devices of all time. Come learn about our latest research into the topic and hear about a new study designed to help you take the next steps with virtual assistants.
What Emerging Payment Options Should Utilities Be Offering?
You have the opportunity to add emerging payment methods to your current offerings and to create a better customer experience. Learn more about six emerging payment methods, including text to pay, split payment, and cryptocurrency.
How Should We Communicate About Our Transition to Renewables?
Are you starting to shift to renewables but don't know how to tell customers that the transition takes time? Take a look at our examples from utilities that use websites, white papers, social media, and TV ads to educate their customers about balancing resources on the grid.
Developing Your Future-Forward Customer Contact Channel Strategy
Contact channels that weren't common a few years ago (such as chat) are now mainstream and necessary to deliver a positive customer experience. With so many new opportunities for connecting with customers, you need a clearly articulated strategy to prioritize your customer contact dollars.
E Source Announces Winners of the 2018 Utility Ad Awards Contest
This press release announces the winners of the 2018 E Source Utility Ad Awards Contest.
How Do Residential Customers Typically Pay Their Bills?
Curious as to how residential customers prefer to pay their bills with other service providers? Our report, which uses data from the 2017 Claritas Technology Behavior Track and Energy Behavior Track studies, looks into the channels customers use to pay their electric, Internet, TV, and phone bills.
Educating US Customers About the Benefits of HEM
US utilities have an opportunity to educate customers who are interested in home energy management (HEM) on the potential benefits of the smart home, including the ability to monitor and reduce their energy use. Our infographic explains which customers to target and how to reach them; check it out!
Residential Customers' Interest in Energy-Related Products and Services
Utilities are diversifying their product offerings beyond electricity and gas to include behind-the-meter technologies, connected home devices, and efficient appliances. This infographic covers which product lines have the most opportunity and reveals customers' communication preferences.
Channel Preferences of the Future
From mobile apps to online chat, new channels for reaching and engaging customers are continuously emerging. This report explores current customer channel preferences and makes some predictions about which channels utilities can expect customers to use more in the future.
Educating Canadian Customers About the Benefits of HEM
Canadian utilities have an opportunity to educate customers who are interested in home energy management (HEM) on the potential benefits of the smart home, including the ability to monitor and reduce their energy use. Our handy infographic explains which customers to target and how to reach them.
